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Every Saturday and Sunday during term time the Walking Club organises a Local walk, all you need to do is turn up on the day and enjoy a good day out! The walks either start in Oxford or use public transport to get to the starting point and there is no need to book your place in advance. Please bring sufficient money plus some spare just in case. We might find a nice pub en-route. Also, don't forget to bring a packed lunch if one is required, and it's always a good idea to bring some emergency chocolate rations/fizzy sweets. Please come wearing warm clothing, strong walking shoes or boots and waterproofs if you have them. Note that denim jeans are usually unsuitable for walking because they become heavy when wet and can rub against your skin.
The club has a subsidy scheme whereby it refunds members up to £3, depending on the cost of the transport... so walking with the club is a little easier on the pocket! The leader will organise the reimbursement at the end of the day so initially you will need to have sufficient money to pay for the full fare. Please make sure you bring your termcard along to show the leader that you are a member of the club, otherwise a subsidy cannot be given. Unfortunately we cannot pay any extra fares incurred by not having a railcard or a student card. The return times really are estimates because public transport may not be running efficiently or the group may not make the recommended connections. Also, although the costs have been thoroughly researched, they cannot be guaranteed. Keep an eye on the weekly emails in case any details change.
For the walks that Gloucester Green Bus Station, please gather near the Bus Station side of Harveys (next to the Oxford Tube stand). For the walks that meet at the Railway Station, please gather inside the main entrance. For the walks that meet on St Aldates, please gather outside the entrance to Christchurch College. For the walks that meet at Queen's Lane Bus Stop, please gather at the Oxford Tube stop on the High Street, directly in front of The Queen's College main entrance. When you get to the meeting place, simply look for someone wearing walking gear and a rucksack. Please try to arrive by the stated time - we may be able to save money by buying a group ticket, and we cannot wait for you if you are late.
Please notify archivist@ouwc.org before the end of this term if you would like to lead a walk next term. You can either plan your own location, route and transport or leave us to plan a good day out for you!