We have several groups for walkers for all abilities. You can decide to walk, hike or dawdle. Please enquire for joining availability as some may be full and have a waiting list. Please be aware all walks are at the participant's own risk.
Photos kindly donated by the photographers from each group with the permission of the group.
Most groups meet monthly at various locations. It's usually a distance of 4 - 5 miles (6 - 8 Km) usually ending up in a pub or restaurant for lunch. Many walkers are members of more than one group.
Members of each group may be required to organise and lead walks - usually once per year. Help and advice with organising a walk is available from the group leader who may have a good library of walks available. Furthermore, walk leaders can access advice on organising walks on the national u3a website. Click here to find out more.
Walks 1 led by Kitty.
Meets once per month every 3rd Thursday.
Slidehow of group meet one month during 2025. Easy walks followed by lunch at a local. Super fun.
Walks 2 led by Bob and Gail.
Meets once per month every 1st Thursday.
Photo shows SWG2 on one of our recent walks during 2025.
Walks 3 led by Paul.
Meets once per month every 2nd Wednesday.
At the Dorsetshire Gap
Walks 4, led by Rosemary.
Meets once per month every 2nd Thursday.
Walks 5, led by Liz.
Meets once per month every 3rd Tuesday.
Walks , No longer active.
Walks 7 led by Nick.
Meets once per month every 3rd Thursday.
Walks 8 (Dawdling), led by Joanna.
Meets once per month every last Friday.
The Dorset Dawdlers group, is for those who like to walk shorter distances, less hills and/or stiles but would still enjoy a stroll with good company in the fresh air.
F4T Walking (Fit For the Trail), led by Graham. we meet monthly, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
We are a friendly group running 2 walks a month. These two shorter walks are between 4 and 6 miles.
With 12 walks a year every member of the group either leads or helps lead at least two walks a year. If this is something new to you then there are plenty of members who are willing to pair up to plan, recce and lead a walk with you.
For reasons of confidentiality the contact details of our group leaders are not listed here. Please register your interest with the Group Co-ordinator via the Contact Page. The Group Coordinator will be in touch with you.