Walking and Outdoor Activities
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Ambling 1
We are a friendly group, made up of like minded individuals, with a range of ages and different backgrounds. We walk between 4 and 5 miles on alternate Wednesdays, usually followed by a pub lunch. Therefore the end time will vary. We often do longer walks on 'awaydays' during the school summer holidays and we…
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Ambling 2
Why not join our friendly group of walkers who meet fortnightly on Wednesday mornings to enjoy countryside walks in the local area? Circular walk routes of 4 to 5 miles start locally or up to 20 miles from Farnborough (30 min. drive). We pause at the mid-point to enjoy our own drinks & snacks. For…
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Bird Watching
Visits are made to nature reserves, sometimes locally, but typically between an hour and an hour and a half's drive away. Car numbers are minimised and costs are shared. We meet on the third Monday of the month in all months of the year except August. The Leader Peter checks the weather a few days…
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Croquet - Thursday
We are a group of players who are keen amateurs. We play every Thursday from after Easter to the October half term, weather permitting. A small fee of £5 per member for the year is charged.
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Croquet - Wednesday
We are a group of players who are keen amateurs. We play every Wednesday from after Easter to the October half term, weather permitting. A small fee of £5 per member for the year is charged.
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Croquet Beginners
A short tutored beginners' course to learn the basic rules for playing croquet. The Group meets every Thursday in September and then again for the first two weeks after Easter the following year. Once the course has been completed members will be able to join the Wednesday or Thursday croquet groups (£5 annual fee applicable).…
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Cycling
The cycling group usually meets fortnightly on Fridays at 13:20 for a 13:30 start, somewhere in Rushmoor, for a fairly leisurely ride of 8 - 15 miles sometimes stopping for refreshments en route. Occasionally we deviate and meet outside Rushmoor and/or earlier for a longer excursion. The meeting point is advised to members via email…
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Petanque (Boules)
This is a friendly group who play for fun and always encourage newcomers as well as people who have played before. Additional charge applies.
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Strollers
Country walks of 2½ to 3 miles taking 1¼ to 1½ hours. These are on reasonably flat public rights of way through farms and heathland, with an optional pub lunch. Boots or walking shoes and wet weather gear are required. Each walk will start from a different location which will be advised to members by…
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Tennis
We play throughout the year, including school holidays (weather permitting). The photos demonstrate what a hardy bunch we are! Members are of beginner and intermediate standard. Numbers are limited and the group is currently full. Please contact us to discuss future availability.
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Trekkers
Walks range from 6 to 12 miles, with most starting and finishing at the same point; occasionally public transport is used. Trekkers meet either at Church Circle, Farnborough (to enable car sharing) or at the start point of the walk. Start times and other information are advised by the walk organiser by e-mail. Trekkers walk…
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Walking - Wednesday
We walk every two weeks throughout the year. These are country walks between 5 and 6½ miles. Boots or strong footwear are necessary. We try to organise car sharing and start our walks at about 10:00. Details of each walk are sent by email the weekend before the walk. Members take it in turns to…
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Walking Fri 1
We are a very friendly group of like-minded people who enjoy easy walking in the local countryside and meet every other Friday morning throughout the year. A full list of planned walks and meeting places is always available. We encourage car sharing and meet locally to travel to walks, generally within a 30-minute drive. We…
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Walking Fri 2
Country walks of between 5 and 6½ miles, lasting about 2½ hours. Most of our walks are in the Surrey and Hampshire countryside and start and finish at a pub, where anyone who wishes can enjoy a pub lunch. Boots or strong footwear are required. Walks are in the morning and continue every two weeks…












