Annan Walking Group had its first walk in July 2003. Our Group continues to have regular walks on the second Sunday and fourth Saturday of each month.
Next Walk Notice: click for details of the next walk - LOCKERBIE
LATEST NEWS - Dates for the diary:
Saturday 6th August - Afternoon Tea (Ladies Only)
Upstairs in the Corner House Hotel being organised by Ann ( 01461 205 286 or 07722 104 950 ).
Monday 12th September 7:45 pm - Annan Walking Group AGM
Advance notice of a date for the diary, the AGM will be held in the St Andrew's Social Club, Newington House, Standalane, Annan, DG12 5JW
Saturday 24th September – Away Day
A day trip further afield for a walk around Hawick followed by a meal at the Douglas Hotel Langholm.
Friday 28th of October 8pm until 11pm - Social Evening and Finger Buffet
Instead of a dance all walking group members and friends are invited to a Social Evening with music provided by Craig, a member of our walking group who has very kindly offered his services. More details to follow.
Pictured below - Annan Walking Group on Saturday 23rd July 2022 at the Repentance Tower overlooking Hoddom Castle:
Walks are scheduled for the second Sunday and fourth Saturday of the month and are normally under 6 miles in length and within a 50 mile radius of Annan. The walks are varied and may be local or further afield in Kirkcudbrightshire , Cumbria ( Eden Valley, Lake district etc.) or throughout Dumfriesshire.
As well as car share we often hire a Community Transport minibus to help get members to and from the start of the walk. The minibus leaves from Murray Street Car Park in Annan and seating is on a "first come first served" basis. Members are asked to pay a £4 fare and please bring a change of shoes with you to keep the minibus clean. Covid safety measures apply to passengers using the minibus (please see Covid guidance for bus passengers below under other walk information). Please contact the Transport Co-ordinator on the numbers below (under group information and membership) if you have any transport queries.
When we can, we arrange an Away-Day each year, which takes us further afield and incorporates a post-walk meal to round off a good day out. Similarly every second year we try to arrange a Weekend-Away where we base ourselves at a particular location and enjoy several walks over the weekend in the surrounding area. So far the walking group have been to Whitby, Oban, Hawes, Kirriemuir and Melrose to enjoy the weekend away.
Walk Notices are always posted above. For further information about the Group please contact the Secretary:
Secretary and Walk Coordinator: Duncan Card r 01461 700554
Treasurer: Maureen Kane r 01461 204143
Transport Coordinator: Alan Scott r 01461 202730 / 07759214242
Membership costs £6.00 per annum for those over 16 and may be obtained by contacting the above.
Non-members may join the walks - the first walk is free, thereafter there is a Walk Fee of £2.00 per walk payable to the Coordinator on the day (fee does not apply to under 16s).
Guidance for Walkers / Leaders etc
Covid-19 Information for Bus Passengers
DUMFRIESSHIRE: Local | Annandale (other) | Nithsdale | Eskdale
KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE:
All Kirkcudbrightshire
CUMBRIA: All Cumbria
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l The Annan Shore Walk
l The Annandale Way
The only bridge club in the Annan area which is affiliated to the Scottish Bridge Union.
