
This group is for shorter walks from two and a half to three and a half miles (depending on terrain), usually ending in a café or other place of refreshment for a cool down and chat.
We usually meet at 10:30 a.m. on the first Friday each month (or 11:00 a.m. if we are using public transport to get to the starting point). Location information is provided to members using Dunston & District u3a Facebook page and the group's own WhatsApp media. Here is an example:

If it's the first time on a particular route there is normally a "recce" before each of the ambles to ensure that there aren't excessive steps, gradients or unplanned diversions as we are aware of the physical capabilities of some of our members. Each of the ambles culminates in an end stop at a refreshment providing hostelry. Have a look below in the Links to find out some of the places we've been and what we've seen and learned when we've been out and about.
If you want to find out more, please send a message using our Group email link at the bottom of the page.
The Group Organiser is Geoff Marshall
Pictures from some of our previous ambles: follow the links to find out more!








Links
- Leazes Park and Town Moor September 2023
- Land of Oak and Iron February 2024
- Hebburn Shipyards March 2024
- Derwent Walk to Nine Arches June 2024
- Causey Arch and Tanfield July 2024
- Tyne Riverside Country Park August 2024
- Souter Point to Seaburn October 2024
- Durham Battle of Nevilles Cross November 2024
- Tynemouth and North Shields February 2025
- Durham Festival of Fire and Ice February 2025 "Music"
- Dunston Staithes to the Ouseburn March 2025
- Tynemouth and South Shields April 2025.
- Newburn Tyne Country Park May 2025
- Rising Sun Country Park June 2025
- Chopwell Woods August 2025
- River Wear and Cox Green October 2025
- Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail November 2025
- Newcastle December 2025
- Durham Festival of Fire and Ice February 2026 "Out of this World"
- Washington Wetland Centre April 2026
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Group email: | Amblers group |
| When: | Monthly on Friday mornings 10:30 AM-2:30 PM 1st Friday of the month |
| Venue: | Venue advised by the Group to members on Facebook or WhatsApp |
| Cost: | No cost for the group. Only your own for refreshments and getting there! |
