If you are new to walking or have never experienced walking with a club please read on and then decide if the LDWA is for you.

The LDWA is not a commercial company - it consists of people who love walking and who have organised themselves to further that interest.

 

The LDWA exists to promote walks that are more challenging than those say of the Ramblers Association. You should be able to walk at least 20 miles at a steady 3 miles per hour. If you have not walked for some time it may be better to build up your confidence and walking stamina with a less demanding walking group before considering an LDWA walk.

We do have a lot of people who join, who come once or twice and then never again, put off by the pace or the distance.

You may walk as a guest on any three social walks, after which you should join the LDWA.

Please let the walk leader know that you are a newcomer.

The route, duration, walking pace and timing of any walk is up to the leader on the day. Please support the leader by staying with the party. If for any reason you decide to leave the party do let the leader know.

Any member can offer to arrange and lead a walk, give their time to assist at a challenge event or take on a committee post. You will find people to help you if you are a novice. We are always pleased to receive assistance and suggestions. Help at events by members is essential for their continued success.

As an alternative there are a number of local walking groups in and around London that offer shorter walks at an easier pace. If you find that you enjoy club walking and then feel the urge for longer walks you can give the LDWA a try after building up your experience and distances.

The Ramblers Association, a YHA local group, CLOG (Central London Outdoor Group) all offer very good walks programmes as well as other activities. Another good place to try is your local library which should have further options. London also has a number of mountaineering clubs for those seeking something more adventurous.

You will probably find walks from as little as 5 miles on offer but many will be around 10-12 miles. In London there is generally an overlap with members belonging to more than one association. By joining one you may well meet people from other organisations including the LDWA.

Links

Ramblers Association

Central London Outdoor Group

YHA (Youth Hostels Association)