IN AN EMERGENCY RING 999 AND USE WHAT3WORDS TO DEFINE LOCATION

 

WALKERS

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1.    TYPE OF WALK; a reasonable standard of fitness is required – you will encounter steep gradients, dry gravel ( 2 falls in 2021), muddy and wet underfoot conditions, some rough moorland walking, stiles, stepping stones and unpredictable weather!  All to be undertaken at your own risk. When difficult conditions are encountered inform members behind you.

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2.    CLOTHING, FEET & FOOD; wear loose fitting comfortable clothes suitable for the weather, always taking a waterproof top – several layers of clothing insulate best and can be worn as required. Walking boots will give your feet and ankles proper support. Always carry a basic First Aid Kit. Take water and or a suitable hot or cold drink and snack. Carry a whistle (6 long blasts, 1 minute pause)

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3.    SAFETY & INSURANCE; members are responsible for themselves and for their own actions. However, a member who is negligent in carrying out a U3A activity is protected from third party claims by the U3A Public Liability Insurance. When walking, we recommend you carry a Personal details Card with any relevant medical information and emergency contact number.

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4.    GENERAL INFORMATION & CONTACT; the success of a group activity depends on its members. If you can lead the occasional walk or assist with administration, please tell us. We are always pleased to consider fresh ideas and suggestions.

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5.    BAD WEATHER, the Walk Leader to ring the co-ordinator before 8.00am on the walk day, who will email all members to inform of the cancellation and any alternative walking arrangements

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6.    PERSONAL DETAILS CARD -recommended to be carried at all times.

Your Name, Address, Home telephone no.,Mobile no.

Emergency Contact Name,Home telephone no.Mobile no.

Medical details for medical staff.

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WALK LEADER

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1.    Consider season, terrain, heights and climbs and  group membership.

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2.    Recce the full route.

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3.    Report any path or access problems to the Group Coordinator, who will send them to the local Ramblers Association.

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4.    On the day; Ensure Group stays together with re-Grouping  when required.

 

5     Appoint a Back Marker if considered necessary eg large group or complex route. The Ramblers's advice on back markers is

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           Ideally you will have recced the walk with the leader and be familiar with the route but often this isn't practical so the leader should brief              you about the walk before the start or provide you with a map of the route.     

                   - ensure gates, electric fences and other property are left as found.

                   - keep the back of the party in contact with the front.

                   - make sure no-one gets left behind and check nothing is left at stops.

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6.    On the day; Periodically count the number to ensure everyone is present.

       People hanging back should inform the back marker or person at the back of the group who should wait at any path                    junction to ensure that they don’t take a wrong turning . 

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7.  On the day; Be alert to the weather.

 

8 Road walking – follow Highway Code Rule 2

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         If there is no pavement, keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. You should  take extra care and

                   - be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light

                   - keep close to the side of the road.

         It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you. Cross                  back after the bend.

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