Stroud Rambling Club was founded in 1953 and has been very active since that time. The objects of the club are to arrange a programme of Rambling, Youth Hostelling, Caving, Mountain Walking, Cycling, Pony Trekking, & other outdoor pursuits & to encourage a greater knowledge, love & care of nature & the countryside

Stroud Rambling Club is an independent organisation affiliated to The Ramblers Association for insurance purposes & does not necessarily hold its views

The Club has a wide programme of events including:

Full Day Walks    Usually between 10 & 14 miles with a picnic / pub stop mostly in ’The Cotswold area’ Walks start between 8 am - 10 am from Stroud Leisure Centre.

Half Day Walks - Usually 5 to 6 miles, fairly locally starting 2 pm from Stroud Leisure Centre

Weekends - Usually 2 full days walking staying in Youth Hostels or B&B within the UK.

Walking Holidays - Usually 1 - 2 weeks staying in Youth Hostels, B&B or Hotels in both the UK and

Cycling - Usually full day rides and weekends at B&B or Youth Hostels in the UK & abroad.

Caving - Full days caving once a month 

Winter Indoor Meets - With speakers, slides, map reading, demonstrations etc

Social Events - Barn Dances, BBQ, Theatre Trips etc

Horse Riding  Usually once a month on a Saturday

Multi Activity- Special weekends which can contain any of the above &  canoeing, sailing and mountain biking

Stroud Rambling Club Officers Chairman                              Rita Apperly    24 Quietways, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 2NW    email                01453 827080                  Membership Secretary   Adrian Roberts                                                    33 Selwyn Close, Kings Stanley, Stonehouse Glos GL10 3LH email:                01453 825660 Rights Of Way Officer        Penny Fernando   01453 756029 Vice Chairman                   Tessa Wood  email                01453 884213

Grading System (Rambling & Mountain walking) Grade 1            Easy low level walks involving little or no hill climbing, mostly on well-defined paths. Grade 2            Moderate walks, involving short hill climbs, using field paths, which may not be well defined Grade 3            Harder walking in hilly terrain. Steep gradients & undefined paths or open moorland. Grade 4            Strenuous  walking  in hilly country and low mountains with undefined paths & rugged terrain. Nb All paths may be muddy or ploughed fields, adequate footwear is essential.   For grade 4 meets every member MUST take:  Mountain Clothing (boots,  waterproof jacket & overtrousers, warm fleece or jumper) Torch,Compass,Map,Whistle,Spare clothing, Emergency rations, Pencil & Paper, Polythene exposure bag,  sufficient Water.   If any member has doubts re grading or their fitness they should consult the leader at least 24 hours before.