Preston & District Walking Club

We are based in Lancashire in the North West of England but our walks take us round the UK's National Parks, central England, the Lake District, North Wales and even Scotland.

In Memory of Dorothy Shackleton

Dorothy Shackleton ex President, Gen Secretary, Treasurer and long time member of the club, passed away peacefully on 28th July 2022 in her 89th year at Sherwood Court Nursing Home, Fulwood, Preston.

Her Funeral service to be held at St. John Baptist Church, Garstang Rd, Broughton, Preston (PR3 5JB) on Monday, 22nd August at 1.15pm prior to committal at Preston Crematorium.

Our thoughts go out to her family.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Dorothy are being gratefully received for 'Macmillan Cancer Support' by:-

H Whalley & Sons, 2-4 Lowndes Street, Preston PR1 7XS. Tel (01772) 254936.

Come and join us on our walking adventures

"Our aim is to provide as many people as possible, regardless of age and ability, the opportunity to experience the great outdoors and to wander the countryside by means of our organised walks."

You will be made most welcome.

We have various grades of walks to suit all abilities (See our Guidelines Section). Alternatively you can do your own walk. If you would like information about joining us or about our Club activities, please select "Contact Us" from the menu.

Please Note: Only assistance dogs are permitted on walks.

Ramblers Walking Holidays

Preston and District Walking Club is a member of The Walking Partnership. This partnership, supported by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, provides direct financial contributions to local walking groups.

For full details select 'Articles' from the side menu.

We are affiliated to the Rambling Association

We are affiliated to the Rambling Association which brings us many benefits and still fits in with out ethos of providing outdoor walking for all.

The Preston and District Walking Club originally started its life in 1932 as The Preston CHA Rambling Club. The club was affiliated to Country Wide Holiday Association hence CHA in the name but in the 1990's the Country Wide Holiday Association ceased to exist along with many other organisations of this type as holiday trends moved away from walking type holidays to package holidays so, in 2007, it was deemed appropriate to re-name the club the Preston and District Walking Club.

Click here to visit the Rambling Association Website

15% Discount at Cotswold!

Preston & District Walking Club members can get a 15% discount on their purchases throughout the year at Cotswold Outdoor with proof of membership.

NOTE: The Preston store has now closed.

Founded in 1974, Cotswold Outdoor is a retailer of Outdoor Clothing and Equipment, including Waterproof Jackets, Baselayer Tops,Baselayer Bottoms, Lifestyle Clothing and Footwear from leading brands such as North Face, Berghaus, Salomon, Lowe Alpine and Merrell.

Click here to visit the Cotswold Outdoor Website