by Malinka van der Gaauw | Mar 1, 2026 | Open Walks
Date: TBC Start: Midhurst area Start Time: 08.30 Distance: approx 16 miles over 2 days Terrain: Undulating, not challenging. Sign up through Eventbrite HERE This August I’ll be leading a two‑day silent walk through some of the quietest and least populated parts... 
by Malinka van der Gaauw | Nov 2, 2025 | Open Walks
Date: TBC Start: Winchester Start Time: 10.00 Distance: 5.5 miles Terrain: Flat with one steep hill Sign up through Eventbrite HERE Step back through the centuries with Alms and Legs, a pilgrimage-inspired walk through the not-so-muddy, historic heart of Winchester.... 
by Malinka van der Gaauw | May 26, 2026 | General
At the end of April, I spent three days church-crawling around the Cotswolds. Not on foot for once, but by car, covering roughly 150 miles through villages, narrow lanes and quiet corners you’d be unlikely to stumble across by chance. It was full-on, but utterly... 
by Malinka van der Gaauw | Jan 7, 2026 | General
Many of our most desirable hotels are in beautiful historic buildings, yet a night’s stay in one often comes with a steep price tag. In contrast, our churches are equally remarkable historic buildings, built by skilled medieval craftsmen, that offer a heritage... 
by Malinka van der Gaauw | Nov 12, 2025 | General
Each year, some Rural Strides’ Open Walks follow a shared theme. In 2026, that theme will be Legacy of Belief – a chance to explore how faith and ritual have shaped both our landscape and the lives of past generations. Belief leaves its mark in many ways. You can see...