club rules
1. Walkers should ensure that they arrive at the assembly point in good time to allow the group to move off at the time given for each walk.
2. Walkers should make the task of the leader as easy as possible by not walking ahead, even if they think they know the route.
3. It is the responsibility of each member to notify the walk leader if they:
4. Check your kit before departure and, especially in cold weather, bring hat, gloves and extra layers.
5. Dogs must not be brought on club walks, for several reasons. Dogs wander off and people can be put in danger chasing them. A lot of our walks are on sheep pastures and even their scent can excite dogs and make them want to investigate the sheep. If we get a name for bringing dogs onto the mountains, even on leads, we will have a hard time negotiating access over fields.
6. Cars should be parked safely, leaving room for passing traffic and taking into account the additional width of some agricultural equipment. Particular care should be taken not to block accesses.
7. All litter should be taken home; even biodegradable items like banana skins or paper take a long time to disappear.
8. Care should be taken to avoid the disturbance of plants, birds and animals. The rights of landowners should be fully respected.
2. Walkers should make the task of the leader as easy as possible by not walking ahead, even if they think they know the route.
- Walkers should accept the Leader's decisions
- Look out for the safety of other members of the group. Don't rush ahead and leave others struggling to catch up - and give them time to catch their breath! This applies especially going up and down mountains. Stop awhile and look around
- Walkers should stay with the group at all times during walks - if you leave the group we are no longer responsible for your safety
- All walkers are advised to carry a well-stocked ruck-sack with personal first aid kit, emergency bivvy bag (especially in winter), spare clothing, food (including emergency rations), drinks (hot and cold), whistle and torch
3. It is the responsibility of each member to notify the walk leader if they:
- Have any medical condition which they feel the leader should know about
- Are unsure of their fitness and/or ability to undertake their chosen walk
- Begin to feel unwell during a walk
- Need to leave the group for any reason. Do not just rush off!
4. Check your kit before departure and, especially in cold weather, bring hat, gloves and extra layers.
5. Dogs must not be brought on club walks, for several reasons. Dogs wander off and people can be put in danger chasing them. A lot of our walks are on sheep pastures and even their scent can excite dogs and make them want to investigate the sheep. If we get a name for bringing dogs onto the mountains, even on leads, we will have a hard time negotiating access over fields.
6. Cars should be parked safely, leaving room for passing traffic and taking into account the additional width of some agricultural equipment. Particular care should be taken not to block accesses.
7. All litter should be taken home; even biodegradable items like banana skins or paper take a long time to disappear.
8. Care should be taken to avoid the disturbance of plants, birds and animals. The rights of landowners should be fully respected.