About the Group.

The Ramblers enjoy a wide range of walks, typically between 5 and 6 miles in length, over varying terrains, usually within one-hour travel from Comber. Since the group’s instigation, walks have been chosen from over 30 routes with different degrees of difficulty.

Walks are chosen and led by members and a walking programme for the year is posted on the website. This details the length of each walk together with a description of the terrain and meeting arrangements.

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Hi Ramblers

Firstly should you no longer wish to be on the Ramblers mailing list please let me know so you don’t receive unwanted emails.

If you’re receiving this U3A Ramblers email for the first time it’s because you indicated an interest in the group at the Open day on Monday 28th September 2026.  You are now on the mailing list and will receive regular emails about walks.  Should you wish to attend a walk simply turn up at the starting point at the given time which is generally 11.00am.  To avoid receiving unwanted emails you can ask to be removed from the mailing list at anytime. A number of people indicated an interest in the group and I look forward to meeting new members at the next or subsequent walks.

The Ramblers is a walking group and dogs are not allowed.

Group Leader Role.

To ensure the Ramblers continue there will be a more collective approach to how we organise walks. We need individual members to volunteer to lead walks throughout the year,  provisional dates for the next 6 months listed below.  A number of Ramblers have already expressed their willingness to lead walks which is great.

Have a look at the dates and let me know if you are available to lead 1 or more walks.  For me to organise a schedule can you give me several dates giving your preference.

This is an opportunity for individual Ramblers to select their favourite walk, new walks for the group are always welcome.  I have a bank of walks to assist anyone with a selection.  If you have a walk in mind please let me know or you may wish to leave it closer to the time.  Just for clarity I will continue to send emails in consultation with the walk leader.  I still hope to attend most walks throughout the next 6 months.

The most important issue for anyone agreeing to lead a walk is they are familiar with the route including obstacles along the way.  Included in the bank of walks is some very straightforward ones which you could choose. 

Bob Bell, Group Leader.

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Previous Walks.

The last Comber U3A Rambler’s walk was on Monday 21st September 2026 when 18 Ramblers enjoyed a walk along Newry canal between Scarva and Poyntzpass. The weather was fine and the return walk was in hot sunny conditions unseasonable for late September.

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Provisional Schedule for walks to end-2026.

I would invite anyone who would like to lead a walk to email me with details of the walk and any date they have in mind. Alternatively if you have a favourite walk and would like it included in any of the following dates let me know.

• 21st September 2026
• 5th October 2026
• 19th October 2026
• 2nd November 2026
• 16th November 2026
• 7th December 2026
• 21 December 2026

Bob Bell, Group Leader

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Links

• Guidelines for Walk Leaders.
• Guidelines for Walkers

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