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Wed 3rd Mar 2021

History of the IoW Group

Following the merger of Wessex LDWA Group with the Isle of Wight LDWA Group on the 3rd March 2021, this page is a short history the IoW group:       The Isle of Wight LDWA Group was re-formed in April 2013 after a seventeen-year lapse.  Led by author and former Royal Navy Warrant Officer David…
Sat 7th Dec 2019

In memory of Tony Farrell 1931-2019

The Opening of Tony's Gate on Saturday 7th December, 2019 at 11am In memory of Tony Farrell, a popular Founder Member and Past Chairman                            Tony Farrell enjoying a Pint Don Shipton lifelong friend of Tony and early Wessex Member and Adam Farrell was present…

Future Walks

Future Walks

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Past Walks

Past walks

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Local Group News

Long Distance Paths

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National LDWA

National LDWA

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LDWA Walks

The LDWA organises many challenge events and local group social walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. Social walks are normally led walks of around 20 miles.

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Social Walks

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