Information for Walkers
Responsibility:
All walkers walk “at your own risk”. You are responsible for your own safety. Neither the Rambler’s Association, nor the walk leader, can accept responsibility for accidents or injury to, or damage caused by, any walker during an organised activity. All accidents must be reported to the walk leader as soon as possible.
Start Time:
Please note that times stated are for the start of the walk. Walkers should arrive early so as to allow plenty of time for parking, booting up etc, so as not to keep others waiting.
Walking Etiquette:
If you like to walk at the front with the leader, please do not walk on if they are waiting for others to catch up, as this can mar the enjoyment of others at the back. It also puts unnecessary pressure on the leader. When walking, please look behind from time to time, especially when changing direction, to make sure that those following behind have seen which way to go, otherwise there is a danger of the group being split and some members becoming lost
Transport :
Walkers are expected to make their own transport arrangements, whenever possible.. If you are unable to do so, and require a lift, please contact the walk leader, in advance, who will try to arrange a lift. Last minute requests are very difficult to arrange. It is customary when sharing to contribute in some way to the cost of fuel.
Refreshments:
Drinks and bar snacks are are usually available at lunchtime unless otherwise stated. Please do not embarrass your own leader or the publican by consuming your own food in pubs or pub gardens unless permission has been given. Own drinks are never allowed. If you use any pub facility, toilet, parking etc, you must at least, buy a drink. Refreshment stops are taken “on the hoof” mid morning and, usually, mid afternoon.
