| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Convenor: | |
| When: | Fortnightly all day Fortnightly on Wednesday or Thursday |
| Venue: | Varies |
| Cost: | When cars are shared, the reimbursement to the driver will be in line with the charges specified on the page below |
The Roamers are a friendly intermediate-level rambling group walking at a moderate pace and undertaking rambles from four to eight miles in length, with ascents rarely exceeding 2,500 feet. On offer is a varied programme of low and medium level walks, taking in lesser known Wainwrights as well as the outlying fells of Lakeland and beyond.
You will need to join the Skiddaw U3a before you join this Group. On joining you will receive a planned list of walks.
The walks take place fortnightly, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays, although they may be re-scheduled in light of an inclement weather forecast.
Before each walk, the Convenors check the weather forecast three days in advance, choose the best route accordingly and notify the group by email. This email gives a description of the route, an approximate length of the walk and the height of any fells to be climbed as well as highlighting any potential difficulties. It is up to individual members to ascertain if they feel they can cope with the demands of the walk as described. Our walks usually start at either 9am or 9:30am. Meeting places vary but are always specified in the walk notification email.
All walks are free to join, although, if cars are shared, each passenger will reimburse the driver for the lift. Although the Convenors carry out risk assessment before every walk, all group members walk at their own risk. Whenever you walk with us, please keep the contact details of those who should be contacted in case of emergency somewhere obvious (e.g. in a wallet/purse in your rucksack) and dress appropriately: Sturdy boots with a solid grip are particularly important.
New members are most welcome. Please contact the Convenors at roamers@skiddawu3a.co.uk if you would like more information.
FAQs:
Yes you need to be either an Individual (full) or Associate member. Details of how to join can be found on the Membership Page If you are a full member of one of the following u3as you can join Skiddaw u3a at no additional charge: Penrith, Ambleside, Carlisle. When you request to join the Group, we use the membership list to enrol you.
No, Dogs are not permitted on Group walks.
Walks are 4 to 8 miles with up to 2500 ft of ascent normally lasting 5 to 7 hours. Your experience should have included this type of walk already. If in doubt, some walks have two convenors to allow for two paces of walk. You will receive a list of walks after joining The Roamers.