Welcome to the website of the East Yorkshire group of the LDWA

East Yorkshire is one of 43 groups throughout the country that represent the Long Distance Walkers Association at local level. The group was founded in Beverley in 1982. We currently have 217 primary members and a further 493 associate members, who are primary members of another group.

Group Social Walks

We hold group social walks every Wednesday starting at 8.30am, with occasional walks on other days. Group walks are typically between 16 miles and 22 miles – shorter in winter, longer in summer. Our walks are not limited to East Yorkshire, but often extend into North Yorkshire or, sometimes, North Lincolnshire. Each walk has a walk leader, who knows the route, and there are typically two, sometimes three, short breaks for refreshments. Walks are at a decent, but not excessive pace, usually averaging 2.5 to 3 miles per hour over the day (including breaks). No-one gets left behind!

You can find the walk programme on the Future Events page, with the next few walks also listed at the bottom, right-hand corner of this page. Our walks are open to all LDWA members, irrespective of where they live. Non-members, who may be considering joining the LDWA, are welcome to join us for a couple of walks before deciding whether to join. All walkers are guaranteed a warm welcome and a good day’s walking in the fresh air. We want you to feel, at the end of each walk, that you’ve had an enjoyable day out in the countryside with like-minded people and that you are looking forward to the next one.

You can view photos from some of our recent walks at the bottom of this page. To view previous walks, see the Group Activities tab above.

Walks Secretary and Walk Leaders

We have a Walks Secretary who aims to ensure that we have a full programme and liaises with members who are thinking about leading a walk. Walk Leaders are volunteers, without whom there would be no walks programme, so expressions of interest in becoming a future Walk Leader are always welcome. Walk Leaders are ultimately responsible for planning and recceing the route, determining break times and locations. They also ensure that the group follows the agreed route, walks at an appropriate pace and does so in a safe and enjoyable manner. If you are able to lead a walk, then please get in touch with the Walks Secretary by email to eastyorkshire.walks@ldwa.org.uk

Challenge Events

Until recently, we organised three Challenge Walks throughout the year, where entrants can test themselves mentally and physically, on routes with defined checkpoints, within a specified maximum time limit. LDWA Challenge Walks are open to all, although there may be restrictions on persons under 18 years of age. Entry fees cover a downloadable written route description, GPX file, refreshments at checkpoints, a certificate and badge for all who have taken part. Our plans and aims for the next couple of years can be viewed at Challenge Walks. Challenge walks can be over-subscribed, so book early to avoid disappointment.

You can also find details of three "anytime challenges" at Anytime Challenges .

Governance

Our group is run by a committee of volunteers, whose details can be found here.

Primary members of the Group can obtain the minutes of the most recent committee meeting by email request to the Group Secretary.

Our most recent AGM was held on 18 May 2026. Minutes of the AGM can be downloaded here > AGM 18 May 2026 .

The East Yorkshire LDWA Constitution (2024) may be found here.

The Group's Volunteering Policy can be found here.

Social Media

In addition to this website, we have an active Facebook group. To join, either use the Facebook button at the top of this page or search Facebook for “East Yorkshire LDWA Group”. Then click ‘join’ and you’ll be a part of our growing on-line community.

You can also follow us on Instagram and Bluesky.

Photos from some recent walks

Path of Folly - 22 July 2026