ADVICE
FOR WALKERS (REVISED AUGUST 2023)
1 Walkers
should ensure that they arrive at the assembly point in good time to allow the
party to move off at the time shown in the programme.
2 Cars
should be parked safely, leaving room for passing traffic and taking account of
the additional width of some agricultural equipment. Particular care should be taken not to block
accesses.
3 On
A to B walks all participants should first assemble at the point B. There should be no more than 2 persons to a
car arriving at point B. The leader will then select the cars to be used to
transport all walkers to the point A.
Drivers intending to transport passengers should have passenger
liability insurance cover.
.
When travelling in convoy always keep sight of the cars behind and in front.
Particular care should be taken at road junctions to maintain contact with the
other vehicles in the convoy.
4 Walkers
should ensure that they are properly equipped and fit for the planned
walk. If in doubt they should
seek advice from the walk leader in advance. Particular attention should be paid to
footwear and clothing for bad weather.
It should be noted that denim is a poor insulator and is often
uncomfortable for hill-climbing.
5 Walkers
should make the task of the leader as easy as possible by not walking ahead,
even if they think they know the route.
In the unlikely event that a walker wishes to leave the group and follow
a different route, he or she should inform the leader and the Walk
Register noted accordingly.
6 Should
a walker feel unable to continue the walk through
illness or fatigue, he or she should speak to the leader and discuss what
action is then necessary.
7 Dogs
must not be brought on club walks.
8 At
all times care must be taken to ensure that walls, fences and hedges are not
damaged. Stiles and gates should be used
where they exist and gates should be left as found. If it is necessary to climb over gates this
should be done at the hinge end.
9 All
litter should be taken home; even biodegradable items like banana skins or
paper take a long time to rot completely.
10 Care should be taken to avoid the
disturbance of plants, birds and animals.
The rights of landowners should be fully respected.
11 Walkers should show respect for the local
community and should consider using local commercial outlets for purchases etc.
12 Although the leader will have taken all
reasonable precautions in planning the walk, individual walkers are responsible
for their own personal safety and should not take unnecessary risks. Members should comply
with the Highway Code. Members who bring along guests are responsible for the
conduct of their guests.
13 Walkers should ensure
that they have adequate personal accident insurance cover.
14 Walkers should consider carrying a portable
mobile phone charger at all times.