What we’re about
We are a 20s to 40s group set up to cater for the demand of younger walkers looking for people to walk with who are of more their own age. Our members are scattered over a large area in the Midlands. As far south as Malvern and as far north as Lichfield, however most of us live in Birmingham and surrounding areas. New members are always welcome.
Please check out our website for full information about our walks and events, and how to contact us. We are a Ramblers group that has been going for almost 20 years, and you'll generally find that there are more people on our walks than have signed up here!
Most of us are not on Meetup so it's best to use email (see event details) for contacting walk leaders. Your comments and direct messages are monitored by only one volunteer and not always seen in time. You can find the email adresses in the walk descriptions.
You can turn up to walks without the need to ‘book on'. However, we limit numbers of Meetup joiners to 20, as a little reminder that our walk leaders are volunteers and not always comfortable with managing very large groups. Please also note that we only put a selection of our walks and socials on here - there is more going on with the group and you can find this on our website.
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Ramblers information: Newcomers are welcome to join us for a couple of walks to decide if the group is for them or not. After that we ask that you join the group by joining the Ramblers - the UK's largest charity which aims to represent the interests of walkers and that we are part of. The Ramblers goal is to protect the ability of people to enjoy the sense of freedom and benefits that come from being outdoors on foot. It's an association of people and groups who come together to both enjoy walking and other outdoor pursuits and also to ensure that the infrastructure and places people go walking are protected and enhanced. You can read more about the Ramblers work here.
You can join the Ramblers online. By joining you will become part of Britain's biggest walking community and help to support the charitable work of the Ramblers. You will also be emailed a pdf copy of our full programme, which includes contact details for all our walk leaders as well as those organising weekends away and socials. From the Ramblers you will also receive:
• full access to Ramblers Routes online library;
• four issues of Walk magazine a year;
• access to the Ramblers extensive map library;
• a discretionary 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoor; and
• a range of other offers from the Ramblers partners.
If you'd like to sign up to our weekly email or have any other questions about the group then please send an email to wmwg.info@googlemail.com.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- The Murderers Walk, Oddingley, Worcestershire (8.5 miles)WR9 7AN, Droitwich
We will be exploring the hamlets of Hadzor and Oddingley passing some of the key places mentioined in "Damn his Blood" by Peter Moore. The book recreates the terrifying events of Midsummer's Day 1806, a sensation of early 19th century England, and the solving in 1831 of the crime - or crimes, as it turned out!
Additional notes
Get there early because the car park is in high demand. If full, park on the Holloway. The start point is 1.3 miles by foot (25 mins) from Droitwich Spa Railway Station.How to find us
Meet at 10:30 at the lychgate to St Peter's Church, Oddingley
Postcode: WR9 7AN
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/52.260695,-2.143612What do I need to bring?
Yourself and weather appropriate footwear/clothing.Who runs this group?
We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £35~ a year).
The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
If you have any questions, please send us a message on Meetup.com.
- Church Stretton, Shropshire (10 miles)Co-operative Food, Church Stretton
A joint walk with the Ramblers, Black Country Young Walkers Group. Starting from Church Stretton we cross countryside to reach Hope Bowlder, along the ridge to Battle stone and down to Cardington for lunch at the Royal Oak pub. After lunch we make our way to the summit of Caer Caradoc with excellent views across the whole of Shropshire on a clear day. Then make our way back to Church Stretton.
How to find us
Meet at 10:30 at Car Park opposite CO-OP, Easthope Road
Postcode: SY6 6BQ
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/52.537719,-2.806599What do I need to bring?
Yourself and weather appropriate footwear/clothing.Who runs this group?
We are known as West Midlands Walking Group (WMWG), and are a Ramblers Association group, ran by volunteers. As well as walks almost every weekend, we regularly have social events and trips away multiple times per year. You can find more information on our website: https://www.wmwg.org.uk/You are allowed to attend 3 walks before you need to become a member of The Ramblers (around £35~ a year).
The Ramblers is a walking charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoying walking in green spaces, as well as preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland and Wales. Find out more on their website: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/
If you have any questions, please send us a message on Meetup.com.