Notes Regarding Walks
All walks will meet at Wilton Car Park unless otherwise stated and will leave at the given time. There will be a coffee stop unless otherwise stated.
The Grade Numbers refer to hazards which may be encountered on a walk such as steep climbs, difficult stiles etc. and not the distance
Grade 1 No obstacles, suitable for all members. (Easy)
Grade 2 Very few obstacles, suitable for most members. (Easy)
Grade 3 Obstacles to be encountered, suitable for the fit and agile. (Moderate)
Grade 4 Significant obstacles, only suitable for the very able. (Hard)
When considering going on a walk please refer to the grade and the distance and if it is not suitable for you, don’t go. If in doubt, ask the leader!
RTVD: Ramblers Transport Voluntary Donation.
This is a friendly gesture to help offset some of the driver’s petrol expenses if you share transport.
Please note: For linear walks, all moneys collected go to the Walk Leader to be distributed equally amongst all drivers. Some drivers take cars without passengers to the end of the walk to assist with the transport and are entitled to a share of the RTVD.
GUIDELINES FOR CLUB WALKS
There should be at least two leaders and both should know the walk. Leaders must keep ALL walkers in sight at all times. Walkers walk at their own risk. No dogs are allowed on walks
Leaders will arrange for back markers to keep the group together. Any instructions from the leaders must be respected and walkers should not walk ahead of the leader.
Public Rights of Way across fields have a maximum of one metre. Do remember this when walking across a planted field.
When walking on any metalled road do not walk more than two abreast and walk on the right hand side of the road, when safe to do so.
Leaders should carry the First Aid Kit and they are responsible for passing on the First Aid Kit to the next leaders. Two whistles are provided in the kit for use by the leaders. Be aware of the system of signalling with whistles. One blast means STOP. Two blasts means STOP AND GO TO THE WHISTLE SOURCE, there is a problem.