News of our Wales away trip in July, but first a call for walk leaders

 

Could you lead a walk?

It's your group and becoming a walk leader is a great way to contribute to the life of the Dorset 4050s: a variety of leaders ensures a variety of walks - whether that's in the terrain and places we explore or the distances we cover.  

You can chose when and where you want to walk, but you're never on your own. New leaders are always supported by an experienced leader - your walk leader 'buddy'. Your buddy might join you to recce a walk in advance, plan the logistics, help with writing a walk description and, on the day, be there as your back marker or for any advice and help. To get started, you just need to complete the Ramblers Walk Leader training modules - these online courses take about 2.5 hours and are full of useful information to help you feel confident leading your first walk. 

Recognising that our walk leaders are volunteering their time and effort, the group is able to cover the cost of maps (paper or digital, such as the OS Maps app) and portions of any travel expenses incurred doing recces... and we contribute to an annual Walk Leader's lunch - usually a pub Sunday roast. 

This is a great way to get more involved with our group and to join our merry band of walk leaders - a friendly bunch who keep the group alive by putting their hand up. 

Speak to any of our leaders, committee members or regular walkers to find out more.    

 

Wales Walking Trip - 9th to 12th July 2026

Please get in touch with Tim H (mobile 07825 773363) if you're wanting to join the Wales trip to help with coordinating travel and accommodation options. 

South Snowdonia in north-west Wales is the location for Dorset 4050's away trip next July. There are four walks on offer across four days - full details of each walk will be published as soon as possible, but here's key information for those interested and keen to find accommodation.

When:           Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th July 2026

Where:         We will be based in Dolgellau, Gwynedd.  There is quite a lot of accommodation in Dolgellau and the surrounding villages from hotels, Airbnbs, bunkhouses and campsites. 

The walks:     

Walk 1: Aran Fawddwy circular, 12 km (7.5 miles); 820 m ascent (2700 feet)

Walk 2: Cadair Idris circular, 19.2 km (12 miles); 1075 m ascent (3525 feet)

Walk 3: Rhinog Fach and part of the Rhinogs, from Cwm Nantcol circular, 20.5 km (12.75 miles); 1121 m ascent (3680 feet)

Walk 4: Llanelltyd via New Precipice Walk to Rhaeadr Du and Afon Mawddach circular, 17.6 km (11 miles); 650 m ascent (2150 feet)

Priority will be given to Dorset 4050 members. We may need to limit numbers on the harder walks, depending on the level of interest.  You don't need to commit to doing all four walks but of course, being in Snowdonia means that a good level of fitness will be needed for the ascents - certainly to tackle all four consecutively. We expect to offer some training walks in north Dorset and the Purbecks the month before to help get everyone Wales-ready!

More information: 

Organiser and walk leader for this trip is Tim H., please message Tim on 07825 773363 if you have any questions or to express interest in joining.