Our group is part of the Merseyside and West Cheshire Area. We welcome all age groups from 8 to 80+.
We aim to go out every two weeks on Sundays. Our walks can be in any of the following areas: Lancashire; Cheshire; North Wales; Cumbria; Lake District; Yorkshire; Peak District; Staffordshire, and others.
We travel by coach that picks up from various points across the Southport area, between Formby and Crossens. Travelling this way is not only more environmentally friendly but we also avoid the problem of finding (and paying for) sufficient car parking places and avoid the prospect of having to drive home.
Following the walks, we always allow time for well-deserved refreshments, be that tea/coffee and cake or a pint from the local pub. The departure for home (normally 5pm in Winter and 6pm in Summer), is adjusted on the day to suit the needs of our walkers.
Our group walks allow you to meet like-minded people, make new friends and experience new adventures!
We offer the opportunity to walk amongst a variety of different places and explore the countryside that is available to us, whilst feeling confident in the knowledge that we are in the safe hands of our leaders.
All our walks are free of charge, but there is a £15 charge for the coach. There are normally 3 walks you can choose from (A- strenuous, B- moderate and C- easy.) These are led by experienced leaders.
The details of each walk for that day are circulated on the coach, giving a description of the terrain, length of walk and showing the route on a map. Previews are often posted on this page and/or our Facebook page.
For all our walks, walking/hiking boots must be worn. You need to bring food, drink and wet weather clothing. Walkers should bring a change of footwear and a bag to put their dirty boots in.
We actively monitor the condition of the footpaths we use, and the stiles/gates we encounter, providing input to the local councils to help maintain the viability of the paths.
To view our latest news, walk information and photos please see our Facebook page - Southport Ramblers. WhatsApp is used for those members on our coach so we can share information "in the moment", including if the departure time of our coach changes. We reply to any emails received, but we do not actively phone or email individuals for marketing purposes.
*******For New Walkers - please email us for more information about our walks. southportramblers@hotmail.co.uk *******For Regular Members - to book a coach seat text or call 07946 254 188. Booking early is recommended as the coach often fills up quickly. Text messages may be sent at anytime, please state your name and pick up place, please note your booking is only confirmed by a return text message. Voice calls: Monday to Thursday 7pm - 8pm only. Verbal & text bookings will always be regarded as firm. Payments for seats will be taken on the coach. Coach fare is £15 for adults and £6 for under 16's. Cash only at this time, non-refundable. The bookings are taken by our lovely Volunteers, so if you are on the coach return journey please pay when booking ahead. *******Non-members are welcome to join us for two walks, after which they will be expected to join the Ramblers Association.
The group is currently looking for members to fill the following roles:- Bookings Team member to help manage the Bookings mobile phone, and a Social Secretary to organise non-walking activities. We would also like to increase our pool of Walk Leaders as we run 3 walks per trip. The Ramblers Charity provides online training, and our existing Walk Leaders are happy to support with maps, previous walk routes, reccies and practical skills. If you wish to help please chat with our Walk Leaders/Committee and other members.
