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Oadby Hillwalking Club
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Spring Hiking
Those Pesky Ticks!
With the arrival of spring, we must remain vigilant about those pesky ticks that can be found in the countryside. Please ensure you look over this article on the risks of ticks and how to protect yourself: Those Pesky Ticks!
Next Mid-Month Walk (Bank Holiday Walk):
Monday 25th May 2026 - 9.45am start
Somerby, Leicestershire! (9 Miles)
Starting from Somerby Stilton Cheese pub, park in Newbold road.
Please see the map below for this route, and we hope to see you there!
Sommerby Mid Month Walk Map
Next Monthly Walk:
Sunday 7th June 2026
Hayfield, Derbyshire!
See our March Newsletter below for all details, and join us for another fabulous day out.
Click on the newsletter just below
Route map for Hayfield is below!:
Hayfield Route Map Here!
Newsletters
Look in the latest newsletter and click on the map route link below to see the walks available, the distances and elevation, whos leading them, and plan your day Remember, its not just the length of the walk you need to consider, but the elevation (height) and the weather forecast too. If, for any reason the club committee feels the walk shouldn’t take place, we will send out emails to club members as soon as we can, so please be vigilant and check your emails, phone etc for any last minute adjustments. Thank you
Our most recent newsletter can be found here! May 2026 Newsletter
Previous Newsletters can be found at the bottom of this page!
If you haven’t paid as yet and are able to pay online, using BACS, please do so.
Bank details for coach payments:
Barclays Bank, Account Name. OHWC , Sort code. 20-49-08, Account. 50124990 (Please quote surname and month of walk.)
If you do not have online banking we can provide contactless or chip and pin payment on the coach.
If you haven’t walked with us before, can you visit the club website and note what you will need to bring with you.
You’ll find this under the Walks Tab and Essential Information Tab. Walking boots with ankle support are mandatory for our insurance purposes.
Walking shoes, trainers and wellies are NOT appropriate. Whilst there, could you download and complete the Safety Form and keep a copy in the top pocket of your day sack or ruck sack.
We have a boot/toilet stop on the way so you can wear your normal shoes on the coach, changing into your boots at the stop.
If you haven’t already booked, but would like to go, then please contact us as soon as possible. Should you have already booked, but then cannot go, then please advise us by the midnight on the Tuesday before the walk, otherwise you will still have to pay for your seat.
Please don’t forget to bring some loose change to give as a tip to the coach driver.
We look forward to seeing you all.
- An up to date safety form should be carried in the top pocket of your rucksack (see Essential information on drop down menu to download a form).
- Walkers must wear sturdy walking boots
- You must book a place in advance on the coach or you may not be allowed to travel!
Contact membership secretary by using our email: ohwcmail@gmail.com
The club has a Facebook page Oadby Hillwalking Club, please consider joining the page to keep up to date with the club and share your photos and experiences with other members.
The committee would like to remind all walkers of the following:
Previous Newsletters: