Trail Walker

2nd Tuesday

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Leader: Steven Phelps

A lot of us enjoy walking but lack confidence or means to attempt trail walking routes alone. If you are tempted to try long distance trails in bite size chunks, then the Devizes U3A trail walking group is for you. New members are really welcome to join our small friendly and supportive group as we ramble along England’s finest public footpaths, sometimes rounding off the day’s efforts with a refreshing debrief in a local hostelry or cafe. We take particular care to walk at a comfortable pace for everyone with regular breaks so that we all enjoy the trail walking experience.

The Trail Walker group, usually meet every second Tuesday of the month, aiming to complete long distance trails in sections of approximately 10 miles. There is some flexibility with timing to ensure as many people as possible can experience the sense of achievement in completing a full trail walk. Members share transport so there is no need to retrace our steps.

During November 2026 we will commence walking the Palladian Way from Bath to Woodstock (Blenheim Palace). A distance of approximately 90 miles. The tentative schedule is outlined below:

Stage 1: 10 November ’26 Bath to Box (10 miles)
Stage 2:  8 December ’26  Box to Sevington (10 miles)
Stage 3: 12 January ’27 Sevington to Malmsbury (10 miles)
Stage 4: 9 February ’27 Malmsbury to Tarlton (9 miles)
Stage 5: 9 March ’27 Tarlton to Ampney Crucis (10 miles)
Stage 6: 13 April ’27  Ampney Crucis to Hatherop (10 miles)
Stage 7: 11 May ’27    Hatherop to Burford (10 miles)
Stage 8: 8 June ’27    Burford to New Yatt (10 miles)
Stage 9: 13 July ’27    New Yatt to Woodstock (9 miles)

We look forward to welcoming you on our next trail adventure.

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Updated on 18-10-2026