Staying Active
Getting out into the fresh air and enjoying our lovely town and some of the countryside right on our doorstep, is a great way to lift your spirits, clear your head and keep physically mobile. Getting out of town occasionally can be equally good for you too…
Our walk leaders have been busy preparing some well, and not-so-well-trodden, routes for easy and more challenging walks around Masham and the countryside immediately around us. Plans to occasionally go further afield are also in the pipeline. More info below…
If you’re stuck for transport and fancy a day out or a trip to the shops, have a look at our new Social Trips and Outings too. More information about social trips below too.
Walks can be found here on the website and we advertise in our weekly e-newsletter and social media.
Masham Strollers - Weekly Walks
Masham Strollers weekly wellbeing walks are short accessible ambles around Masham.
Kick off is outside the Community Office at 10:00am on Fridays.
The group is friendly, the walks are free and, typically, last around 40 minutes. Walks are planned to take you over easy ground, although there may be some uneven surfaces, and they are circular from the Mashamshire Community Office. Our walk leaders are all volunteers with good general knowledge of the area. Some participants have told us they’ve learnt a few things about Masham and its hidden secrets as they have ambled with their fellow walkers..
Walks take place every Friday morning, meeting at 10:00am for a 10:10am start. Tea, coffee and biscuits over a chat in Masham Town Hall at the end of the walk is kindly sponsored by Morrisons, Ripon.
If you would like to join a walk you will receive a very warm welcome, just turn up.
For further information, please contact us at Mashamshire Community Hub.
Contacts UsLonger Monthly Wellbeing Walks
Our longer brisker walks now take place on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:10am for a 10:15am start.
They are circular from Community Office and are generally longer and a bit more challenging taking between 60 minutes and up to 90 minutes. Just turn up and if this is your first walk with us, please aim to arrive for 10:00am.
The planned walks will follow public footpaths over farmland and around other areas of interest, where there will be some rough, uneven ground and some stiles should be expected. Please ensure you have suitable attire for the walk depending on the weather. You should bring waterproofs and suitable footwear and a bag or rucksack with a bottle of water to keep you hydrated.
Please also feel free to bring a flask and a snack for a short stop along the way.
Free public toilets are available behind the Community Office where we start/finish our walk.
View All Scheduled WalksMinibus Trips & Social Outings
Mashamshire Community Hub has been working hard to make it easier to get out and about without using a car…
In partnership with ‘Heck’ and their community mini-bus, and with the support of our wonderful Volunteer Drivers, we have put together a schedule of monthly trips picking up from Masham and the surrounding villages.
These low-cost outings enable people to get over Masham bridge and explore – on your own or with friends. We aim to cater for a variety of interests, from shopping and garden centres to seaside visits and more adventurous days out.
You can see our current schedule on the events page by clicking below. Please get in touch if you have a destination to request.
Trips depart from Masham Market Place at 10am on the last Tuesday of the month – returning at 4pm. Your place must be booked in advance as places are limited.
Trip costs from £8-£15 per trip, depending upon distance.
****NEW VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WELCOME****
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