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We are a group of people, mainly from Oakley and the surrounding areas, who enjoy walking in the countryside.

We welcome new members of all ages. Young walkers up to age 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

There are 3 walks a month which are usually between 4 and 12 miles depending on time of day and leaders. Walks occur every second Wednesday in the month and every third Sunday in the month. During the summer we also organise some shorter evening walks.

Want to come along and walk with us? Why not try out a walk or two for free, then if you want to join us it’s just £7 for annual membership which is renewed on 1st February every year.

Most daytime walks meet in the lay-by near Oakley Junior School (check walk details for times). We usually share transport to the walk location so don’t worry if you don’t have your own transport. Coordinates/sat nav references/postcodes are provided for those who prefer to meet at the walk location.

Generally we walk within a 30 minute drive from Oakley. Longer walks further afield are arranged from time to time.
Once a year a Walking Weekend away is organised.
Walks are lead by any club members who want to volunteer.
After each walk there is often the opportunity to socialise in a pub or cafe. You will have the option to stay for a meal, or a drink or just head off home.
We also have a Christmas party and a couple of additional social events throughout the year.

NEXT WALK

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Wednesday, 14^th October 2026
Location of walk	Oakley to Overton return unless you choose to bus back.
Distance of Walk	4 miles one way, 8 miles return
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start)	Oakley Junior School layby – meet at 9.45 for 9.55 am start
Leaders	Lynn Martin/Carolyn Currie
Leaders’s Contact Details	lemartin351@gmail.com 07485 475372
Walk description / difficulty	Straightforward walk from Oakley to Quidhampton on the outskirts of Overton. Part of the Wayfarers Way and part of Jane Austen trail. Some uphill tracks, over fields, woodland.
Terrain	Few roads, one crossing the B3400 at Palm Brasserie, walking mainly on tracks and using designated pathways
Number of Stiles	None
Distance to start	Begin in Oakley return by 76 bus from Palm Brasserie or Overton, or retrace steps to Oakley Junior School layby.
Where we are parking	Park at Oakley Junior School layby
Directions to start of walk	Oakley School layby, meet at 9.45 to leave by 9.55
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)	Stitch & Toast in Quidhampton see menu attached. The cafe closes at 3 pm, but we should arrive about 11.30 am. The 76 bus runs every half hour and can be caught from Palm Brasserie, or from St Mary’s Hall if you choose to walk into Overton.
Other notes	This is a short walk if you choose to follow it one way. The path surface is good, but we have had some rain so there may be puddles. There is some uphill walking across fields on the Jane Austen Way from Ashe. On the return journey there is some uphill walking on the Wayfarers Way out of Deane.
Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks.
Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc.

Sunday 25th October – New Forest. Details to follow.

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