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Heart of England

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
Region:
Central England
Web Site:
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/heartofengland
Chairperson:
Position Vacant
Email:
heartofengland.chair@ldwa.org.uk
Group Secretary:
David Hood
Email:
Heartofengland.secretary@ldwa.org.uk
Membership:
Mike Buckley
Email:
heartofengland.membership@ldwa.org.uk
Treasurer:
Yvonne Court
Email:
Heartofengland.treasurer@ldwa.org.uk
Acting Chairperson:
Neil Bromley
Walks co-ordinator:
Graham Jones
Telephone:
07721027942
Email:
heartofengland.walks@ldwa.org.uk
Data Protection Officer:
Robin Richmond
Email:
heartofengland.data@ldwa.org.uk
IT Officer:
Ian Kelsey
Email:
heartofengland.itofficer@ldwa.org.uk
Equipment Officer:
Rupert Connolly
Email:
heartofengland.equipment@ldwa.org.uk
Publicity Officer:
Vacant

Current Walk Programme:

Date Name Event Type Mileage
Sun 26th Jul 2026 Birmingham Canal Canter - Marshals Walk Group Walk 17ml.
Sun 2nd Aug 2026 Birmingham Canal Canter 2026 Challenge Event 30, 26.6 or 18.5ml.
Sat 8th Aug 2026 Cotswold Delights Group Walk 19ml.
Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Dorridge & rural area circular Group Walk 21ml.
Sat 5th Sep 2026 Forest Marathon Marshals Walk Group Walk 17ml.
Sat 26th Sep 2026 Forest Marathon Challenge Event 27 or 20ml.
Sat 24th Oct 2026 Phil's Walk from Henley Group Walk 18ml.
Sat 31st Oct 2026 The Southern Heart of England Forest Group Walk 18ml.

General Information:

Challenge Events

Challenge Events

A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.

Social Walks

Social Walks

There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.

Long Distance Paths

Long Distance Paths

Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.

100 Mile Challenge

Annual 100 Mile Challenge

The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Quick links
 
The Long Distance Walkers Association

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Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AD

Long Distance Walkers Association
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