Guidelines and Safety

The Leader is responsible for the whole group, assisted by the back-marker. Please help by following these guidelines.

• Everyone joining the group is expected to stay with the group. If you wish to leave the group for any reason, please speak to the Leader or back-marker first.
• The Leader will decide the pace of the walk. Please do not push on ahead or try to force the pace of the walk.
• Walkers are expected to complete, within a time acceptable to the Leader, the grade of the walk they attempt. If unable to do so they may be limited to easier walks in the future.
• If the group has stopped for any reason please do not start to drift away. Wait for the Leader's instructions.
• Dog owners who wish to take their dog with them should ask the Leader beforehand if this is acceptable.
• Please follow the countryside code and take all litter home with you.

Safety Matters

• The Leader carries a First Aid kit and certain other safety items.
• The Leader has absolute discretion and may substitute an alternative route in bad weather.
• On roads or when walking through hay meadows where there is no footpath, please follow the leader in single file.
• Please ensure that you are suitably attired for the terrain and expected weather conditions.
• The ability of walkers to complete the grade of walk and the suitability of footwear and attire must be acceptable to the Leader.
• All walkers attend the walks at their own risk.

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