We try to have at least two social events each year, and will update this page each time one is arranged. If you would like to be kept updated on a more regular basis then please send your email address to info@railrambles.org and we will add you to our mailing list.
15th August 2026
We try to plan two social events each year and this summer we are heading to The Pound at Leebotwood for lunch. They offer an extensive menu and you can find their full meal options here and their lighter options here. As we have to pre order, with Pat and Linda needing time to check the orders, if you wish to join us then please send details of your food choice(s) to treasurer@railrambles.org by the 7th July. We also need your payment by then too and our bank information is as follows:-
Account name Mid-Wales and Marches Rail Rambles
Sort code 51-61-06
Account number 73986828
There will be a short 4/5 mile ramble beforehand, however all are welcome whether choosing to walk or not. For those not walking, please note that the rest of us plan to arrive around 1pm to eat at 2pm. If you look at the photos of previous get togethers you can see lots of happy faces and hopefully in August we will add some more!
8th -11th February 2027
The HF House in Dolserau, not far from Dolgellau, has now re-opened. Several regular rail ramblers have booked 8th-12th Feburary and it may be of interest to others too. For further details please contact Linda on her email social@railrambles.org .
17th January 2026
A very big thank you to Pat and Linda for organising post Christmas lunch in Welshpool. It was a great turn out and it is always lovely to see people who have not been able to come out with us recently. Our walks are not only about keeping us fit but they are so very social too. So a big thank you also to those who turned out!
12th July 2025
Our summer social was held in Welshpool, following a short walk along the canal and up to the castle. The weather was a stark contrast to last year’s summer get together, when it poured with rain and we all got soaked! This time we had beautiful blue skies and soaring temperatures. It was our first visit as a group to The Raven and they did us proud, everyone enjoyed their lunch and it was lovely to see so many there.
6th July 2024 – Celebrating 35 years of Rail Rambles
After a shortish walk, we had a get together in All Stretton for those who had walked with us that day and in days gone by. A chance to catch up with old friends and to celebrate the not only our anniversary but the birthday of one of our regular walkers. It was great to see so many there, and for those who missed out this time we hope to see you at our next social occasion.
Charity fundraising
There are many ramblers who support charities through walking events and we would like to give them a boost on this page.
On May 25th John Mattocks took part in the Mighty Hike in Bangor, to raise money for Macmillan. He has so far raised £315 through sponsorship and Just Giving. If you would like to help boost this to an even bigger amount please click here for a link to his Just Giving page.
Post Christmas Lunch in Chirk January 2024
We had another lovely meal at The Hand in Chirk and were delighted to see so many there, including some who may not be coming out with us as regularly as they used to. A big thank you to Pat for all her hard work ensuring that we all got the meals we ordered and to Linda and Joan for organising a very successful raffle. You can see from the photos below that there were a lot of smiles (and clean plates!).
