What will I need to Know / bring / wear on a walk?

Please note that what is suitable will vary depending on the length of the walk, the season, and the weather.  For example, things you would take in the summer may not be suitable for walking on a cold and windy February day.

You will need a good pair of walking shoes, preferably walking shoes or boots (trainers are not suitable except for dry summer days, but ideally should be avoided altogether), waterproofs (it may rain even if the forecast says it won't) and sufficiently warm clothing for the time of year.  In the winter, this should include a hat and gloves.  You should also bring a rucksack large enough to carry all that you need.

You will also need sufficient liquid refreshment - hot summer, full day walks in particular.  You should not assume that there will be anywhere to purchase a drink on the walk.

All of our activities are organised on a voluntary basis and we aim to provide them at minimum cost to the participants. In return we politely request that they:

• arrive in good time at the start point
• come appropriately equipped for the expected weather conditions
• inform the leader of the walk, in confidence, of any existing medical problem that might arise in the course of the walk
• always walk behind the leader and in front of the backmarker, who will be appointed by the leader at the start of the walk
• keep dogs on a lead where necessary and under control at all times.

Weekend Walks Programme

(Click here to view our current walks programme)

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