What you need to know
Check that the length and difficulty are appropriate - see Walk Grades for the likely difficulty. If in doubt, ask the walk leader
Contact the walk leader in advance (but not more than two weeks in advance) to confirm the walk details and reserve a place.
Beforehand check the website for last minute changes, especially in poor weather.
What to wear and what to bring
• Warm and fully waterproof clothing (no denim jeans).
• Sturdy footwear - walking boots for Moderate, Strenuous and Technical walks.
• Rucksack.
• Packed lunch, snacks and a drink.
• In case of Emergency (ICE) cards. Available free from the walk leader.
Recommended but not essential
• A hot drink in colder weather
• Personal first aid kit
• Walking poles are helpful on rough ground
• OS Map Numbers are for information only. A map is not needed.
For Car Sharing Walks
• Inform the leader well in advance whether you require or can offer a lift
• Bring a change of footwear and a bag for your dirty boots
• Passengers contribute to the driver's cost (currently around 12p per mile).
Health conditions - Inform the leader of any conditions that might require treatment during the walk
Further Information
Meeting Place - The meeting is always given in the walk description, usually one of these meeting places.
Inform the walk leader if you are going to make your own travel arrangements.
How fast do we walk? - As groups are usually made up of members with varying walking abilities, we should all consider those at the back of the party. We want everyone to enjoy our walks so walk leaders will set a pace that suits everyone, taking account of the type of walk and surroundings. On all but the shortest walks, we have breaks for a drink or something to eat along the way.
Who is liable on a walk? - Please note that neither the Ramblers nor the walk leaders can accept liability for any accident that may occur on a walk. In the interests of enjoyment and safety, all members should always stay within sight and earshot of the walk leader and should not leave the walk without first informing the leader.
Registering Your Mobile Phone with the Emergency Services - In areas where a mobile phone signal is weak and a phone call won’t get through, a text message just might. To contact the emergency services by text you must register your number in advance to call the emergency services should the need arise when we are out and about. To register your mobile phone, text “register” to 999. You will get a reply; then follow the instructions you are sent. This will only take two minutes of your time and could save your life. An emergency call can still be made on a Pay as You Go phone when no money has been credited and, on some phones, although they may be locked with a password.
Photographs & social media - We publish photographs of group walks on this website and social media. Inform the walk leader if you do not wish to be included. Photographs may be removed from the website by emailing: webmaster