YORKS OLDEST RAMBLING CLUB

2008 WAS THE CLUBS CENTENARY YEAR Last year York's oldest surviving walking organization the York CHA & HF Rambling Club was one hundred years old. The club holds rambles every three weeks, each with a choice of walks of varying length as well as regular social events and short holiday breaks. The Club holds a wealth of Archive material and old photographs, some of which have been included in a commemorative book, entitled 100 YEARS OF RAMBLING, the book charts the history of the Club and includes photographs and personal memories, some going back many years. It has been researched, written, edited and produced entirely by Club members – truly a book about the members, by the members for the members. Some of our members were associated with the pioneering of the Pennine Way, the Lyke Wake Walk and were responsible for founding one of the country’s first Youth Hostels at the village of Crayke in the Howardian Hills. During the Centenary Year many of the walks carried out during the past 100 years were followed yet once again In April two members walked 100 miles from Grassington to Robin Hood's Bay joined in stages by other members and on the final day by many of the Club’s membership. An evening in June took us to the tiny St. Mary, Lead Church (often referred to as the Ramblers Church) in a field near Towton where the Dean of York joined us for a short service. One ramble early in October was a fun day out when members walked in period dress. Towards the end of October, the main formal event a Celebratory Dinner took place at the York Racecourse. The book is still available at the bargain price of only £7.00 and it is hoped that members, past members, friends and supporters will buy a copy. If you would like to purchase a copy of the book please contact us using mail form facility at the top of this page. Contact details: If you would like further information about the club or details of how you may join please see the HOW TO JOIN US page. For more pictures click here