GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB (INTERNATIONAL)

There are three walking groups associated with the Gandia Area Social Club: Strollers, Ramblers and Toughies. The Strollers and Ramblers meet weekly on Wednesday mornings between late September and mid-May to enjoy some not-too-strenuous exercise amidst the glorious scenery of this area of Spain (to see the countryside and its nature). And did you know that walking is good for you ? see article (this will open into a new window, and may be slow to download)

The Strollers for walks in the 'easy' to 'moderate' categories, around 2 - 2.5 hours (3 hours exceptionally) or up to 10 km, with frequent rest-stops, 10.30 am for 10.45 (new earlier time) start. Now under leadership of Roger & Jane (96 280 1478 or 666 070 040) new leaders, new numbers. They take dogs.

The Ramblers for walks mostly ín the ´moderate´ to ´a bit difficult in places´ range, usually between 2.5 - 4 hours' duration or 10 - 15 kms distance, with occasional rest-stops. Normally led by Kevin (96 288 8059 or 665 206 322), 10.45 am for 11.00 am (sharp!) start.

The Toughies are a small number of experienced GASC walkers who meet fairly regularly on Saturdays or Sundays to take on more challenging, and longer, mountain walks.

Meeting venues and start-points vary from week to week. All walkers, especially newcomers, are reminded that they participate at their own risk. Bring sufficient fluids and a packed lunch, unless advised otherwise. It is also a good idea to carry a mobile telephone with numbers for several other walkers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on walks under full responsibility of their owners. All walkers do so at their own risk.

Below is info for the Wednesday morning walks (weather permitting). Anyone is welcome, come along, meet some like-minded people, come and try a walk, you don't have to be a member to try.

If there is a mistake or missing info please tell me asap. email

we also have occasional countryside trips, see diary page - there was one in November 2007 brief details, and November 2008 brief details next is this Spring (maybe end of April)

** new walk or one we have not walked for 2 or 3 years

Wednesday 17 March 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Benigánim **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - LlocNou (by the Church) for local walk **

Wednesday 10 March 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Terrateig
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Val D'Ebo (lower road at start of village) for Alcala ** Ian 676 534 980

Wednesday 3 March 2010 - cancelled
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Marxuquera (outsde Bar Carril) for local walk ** Sue and Dave 600 289 282 (directions) - cancelled
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Val D'Ebo (lower road at start of village) for Alcala ** Ian 676 534 980 - cancelled

Wednesday 24 February 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Terrateig
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Font D'En Carros (Bar Parque on big Plaza by main road) for local walk ** Andy 695 014 703

Wednesday 17 February 2010
Strollers: 10.45 meet - Jalon (in car park by Tourist Info) local walk **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Adsubia (on main road or pensionistas bar on side road) for local walk

Wednesday 10 February 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Castello de Rugat **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Rótova (park in new carpark on right at start of village) for Quatratonda

Wednesday 5 February 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Llutxent **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for tunnels walk "bring torch"

Wednesday 27 January 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Barx Cemetery for Els Corrals ** cancelled
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Villalonga (car park behind College on Ador road) for tunnels walk "bring torch"cancelled

Wednesday 20 January 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Rótova (park in new industrial estate on right) for Llutxent **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Xeraco (first roundabout, by turning to station) for Xeresa

Wednesday 13 January 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Almisera (park on bridge mid-village) for local walk **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Rótova (park in new carpark on right at start of village) for local walk

Wednesday 6 January 2010
Strollers: 10.30 meet - Xeraco (first roundabout, by turning to station) for Xeraco Playa **
Ramblers: 10.45 meet - Xeraco (first roundabout, by turning to station) for Xeresa

Friday 1 January 2010 2pm meet
New Year's Day gentle walk for ALL walkers/anyone, meet Viva Espańa car park 2pm Margaret 661063841


** new walk or one we have not walked for 2 or 3 years

for a list and photos of last year's walks (2009) just click here
for 2008 walks just click here