{"id":"699e5ad8dc73e0aae612f871","title":"Join","path":"about-us/join","contentMarkdown":"## Join Winchester Ramblers\n\nWalking is better together — and Winchester Ramblers is one of Hampshire's most active walking groups.\n\n### Try Before You Join\n\n**Everyone is welcome to join us for up to three walks completely free** — no commitment, no membership required. It's the best way to experience the group, meet members, and find the walks that suit you.\n\nTo come on your first walk, simply turn up at the meeting point listed in the walk programme. Or [contact us](https://winchester.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/contact-us) if you have any questions.\n\n### Membership\n\nAfter three walks, we ask that you join the **Ramblers** nationally.\n\n**What membership includes:**\n- Access to over 500 groups across England, Scotland and Wales\n- *Walk* magazine (quarterly)\n- Public liability insurance on group walks\n- Campaigning for walking access rights\n- Discounts with outdoor retailers\n\n**Cost:** From around £3.50/month\n\n[Join at ramblers.org.uk](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/join)\n\n### Why Walk With Us?\n\n- **300+ walks a year** — Monday, Thursday and Sunday\n- Walks **2.5 to 12 miles** to suit all abilities\n- **Friendly, welcoming** group\n- Experienced, trained **walk leaders**\n- Beautiful Hampshire and beyond\n- **PathWatchers** conservation volunteering\n- **Active social programme**\n\n## View Walk Programme\n\nSee upcoming walks\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/groupwalk_0.jpg?itok=Yl7TrT3B)\n\n## Contact Us\n\nAny questions? Get in touch\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/Church.jpg?itok=9Aoq5CIF)","contentHtml":"<h2>Join Winchester Ramblers</h2>\n<p>Walking is better together — and Winchester Ramblers is one of Hampshire&#39;s most active walking groups.</p>\n<h3>Try Before You Join</h3>\n<p><strong>Everyone is welcome to join us for up to three walks completely free</strong> — no commitment, no membership required. It&#39;s the best way to experience the group, meet members, and find the walks that suit you.</p>\n<p>To come on your first walk, simply turn up at the meeting point listed in the walk programme. Or <a href=\"https://winchester.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/contact-us\">contact us</a> if you have any questions.</p>\n<h3>Membership</h3>\n<p>After three walks, we ask that you join the <strong>Ramblers</strong> nationally.</p>\n<p><strong>What membership includes:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to over 500 groups across England, Scotland and Wales</li>\n<li><em>Walk</em> magazine (quarterly)</li>\n<li>Public liability insurance on group walks</li>\n<li>Campaigning for walking access rights</li>\n<li>Discounts with outdoor retailers</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:</strong> From around £3.50/month</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ramblers.org.uk/join\">Join at ramblers.org.uk</a></p>\n<h3>Why Walk With Us?</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>300+ walks a year</strong> — Monday, Thursday and Sunday</li>\n<li>Walks <strong>2.5 to 12 miles</strong> to suit all abilities</li>\n<li><strong>Friendly, welcoming</strong> group</li>\n<li>Experienced, trained <strong>walk leaders</strong></li>\n<li>Beautiful Hampshire and beyond</li>\n<li><strong>PathWatchers</strong> conservation volunteering</li>\n<li><strong>Active social programme</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>View Walk Programme</h2>\n<p>See upcoming walks</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/groupwalk_0.jpg?itok=Yl7TrT3B\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h2>Contact Us</h2>\n<p>Any questions? Get in touch</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/Church.jpg?itok=9Aoq5CIF\" alt=\"\"></p>\n"}