Burntwood & District u3a

The joys of walking, especially around our local areas, are found in the changing of the seasons.The trees and hedges in full leaf in the summer months are so different from winter where you can see through the foliage and the views beyond, the vibrant colours of autumn are often the best times to appreciate the scenery.

Wildlife is also to be seen. Coming across a herd of young calves recently on the Chase was a pleasant surprise, the deer and free-roaming cows often make an appearance on our monthly Chasewater walks, and the ducks, geese, and swans in the pools around Lichfield are always a joy to see.

The walks are very accessible, parking is usually not a problem, and of course, we include a coffee stop during the walk.

If you haven't walked with us before, you will find us a friendly, welcoming group, so just get in touch with a leader or check out our walking diary for the coming months.

KEY to walk difficulty:

Easy – mostly flat

Moderate – Gradients and styles

More demanding – Longer and harder gradients.

 NOTE: If lifts or directions are required, please contact a walk leader via the group link. 

Please take a moment to read the disclaimer.  All walkers with the group will need to sign it.

 U3A Walking Group Disclaimer

Walking is one of the healthiest and safest Outdoor activities.

u3a WALKING GROUP PROGRAMME FOR JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER  2025

KEY: Easy – mostly flat     Moderate – Gradients and styles      More demanding – Longer and harder

Start time:  10am

 AUGUST

28^th Moderate   McLean Way Car parking on Whitehorse Rd, Burntwood WS8 79G Coffee stop at The Hussey Arms, Brownhills

SEPTEMBER

4th   Easy   Lichfield City Meet in Waitrose Car Park, Limburg Avenue WS13 6RX Coffee stop to be decided on the day (probably The George Hotel)          

11th Moderate Cuckoos Nook. Meet at Walsall Garden Centre, Sutton Road. WS9 0HG   Coffee stop at the Garden Centre.  

18th Moderate   Norton Bog (Meeting) Meet Chasetown Football Club, overflow car park, Church Street, Chasetown WS7 3QL.  Coffee stop at The Station Café, Burntwood  

25th    Moderate   Hazel Slade Nature Reserve.  Meet Nature Reserve Car park in the dip on the right before T junction.  WS12 0PW    Coffee stop after walk at Bradshaw’s Farm shop

NOTE: If lifts or directions are required, please contact a walk leader :-

Terry: 01543 305962, Colin: 07503 212668 or Liam: 01543 675694

Please take a moment to read the disclaimer on the following page.  All walkers with the group will need to sign it.

U3A Walking Group Disclaimer

Walking is one of the healthiest and safest Outdoor activities.

However, neither Burntwood U3A nor the Walk Leader/organiser has control of the environment of the walks, the weather, any animals or indeed any of the walkers themselves and whilst taking normal precautions, providing reasonable help and assistance, if necessary, they cannot accept responsibility for any circumstances affecting the Health and Safety of the walker in the party.

Walks organised by U3A Groups automatically receive Public Liability Insurance cover, provided the leaders are members of the Third Age Trust.  This is designed to protect the leaders against claims for damage to property and for injury or death which might have been occasioned on the walk.  This is NOT a personal accident insurance and accordingly participants on walks are responsible for their own Health and Safety and also the safekeeping of their equipment, clothing, belongings and for administering their own First Aid should the need arise.

Children and dogs are not permitted on U3A walks

Participants on walks should follow the advice / instructions of the Walk Leader in order to minimise risk to themselves and should also ensure that they do not endanger any others in the party.

I have read, understood and accept the foregoing Disclaimer