Step into the Semester: Join Us for Weekly Walks & Events! 🌿🚶♀️
Welcome to Semester 1 of the 2024/2025 academic year! What better way to kick things off than to explore beautiful St Andrews, meet new friends, and stay active—all while taking in the fresh air and stunning scenery? Our walking group is open to all students who love a bit of adventure, fresh air, and fun activities. We’ve got a great lineup of weekly walks, events, and collaborations. Come join us—let’s make this semester unforgettable!
Here’s What We’ve Got Lined Up for You:
Week 0: 09 September – Fresh Start!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Walk Tour with Lizzy 🌳🏰
Location: St Regulus Hall
Time: 2pm
Kick things off with a tour of St Andrews! Meet Lizzy at St Regulus Hall and get to know the town’s hidden gems!
Week 1: 16 September – Find Your Rhythm!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30
Feeling ready for another week of fitness and fun? Our halls active run is back to keep you energised!
Week 2: 23 September – Explore the Braes
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Lade Braes Walk with Andy 🌲🌸
Location: St Regulus Hall
Time: 11am
Join Andy for a scenic walk through Lade Braes—perfect for a relaxing morning of exploration!
Week 3: 30 September – Take the Plunge!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Cold Dip with Cassice 🥶🌊
Location: Castle Sands
Time: 2pm
Brave the chilly waters of Castle Sands with Cassice! It’ll be a refreshing experience, we promise!
Week 4: 07 October – Keep the Momentum Going!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30
Keep your spirits high with another active run through campus!
Week 5: 14 October – It’s a Doggy Meet-up!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Dog Collaboration with the Dog Society 🐾🐶
Love dogs? So do we! Join us for a paw-some collaboration with the Dog Society.
Week 6: 21 October – Rest Week
Take a breather this week! We’ll be back with more activities soon!
Week 7: 28 October – Spooky Season! 🎃👻
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Halloween Walk and Pumpkin Buying 🎃
Get into the spooky spirit—join us for a Halloween walk and pumpkin-buying adventure! - Ghost Tour Tie-In 👻
We might even link up with a ghost tour… Stay tuned for more eerie details!
Week 8: 04 November – Get Moving!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30
A perfect time to get those endorphins flowing and feel great about it!
Week 9: 11 November – Clean the Beach, Save the Planet!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Beach Clean with Marine Society 🌊🐚
Location: West Sands
Time: 12 noon
Help keep our beaches pristine! A beach clean-up is a fantastic way to give back while enjoying the coastal views.
Week 10: 18 November – Starry Night Stroll
- Halls Active Run 🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Observatory Visit with Physics Society 🌌🔭
Wrap up warm for a night-time stroll to the observatory and gaze at the stars! Who knows what wonders you’ll see?
Week 11: 25 November – Doggy Walk Time Again!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Dog Walk with the Dog Society 🐕
Because we can never have too many walks with dogs!
Revision Week: 02 December – Zen & Stretch
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Yoga Event with Yoga Society 🧘♀️🧘♂️
Recharge your body and mind before the revision week hits with a yoga session. Stay tuned for time details!
Week 12: 09 December – Dance the Night Away!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30 - Ceilidh with the Ceilidh Society 🎶💃
Let’s celebrate the Scottish way with a ceilidh! Dancing and music to brighten up your week.
Week 13: 16 December – Keep Moving!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♂️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30
We’re nearing the end of the semester, but let’s keep up the momentum with another active run!
Week 14: 23 December – Final Run of the Semester!
- Halls Active Run 🏃♀️
Location: Hall wide, Sports Centre ALL
Time: 3pm & 20:30 – 22:30
What better way to wrap up the semester than with one final, fun run? Join us before we break for the holidays!
We Can’t Wait to See You There!
Our weekly walks and activities are the perfect way to explore St Andrews, meet new people, and stay active while at University. Whether you’re dipping into the cold sea, getting spooked on a ghost tour, or just enjoying a simple dog walk, there’s something for everyone.
See you on the trails! 🌟👟