Walks

Walks usually take place over the weekend and often start between 09:00 am and 10:30 am. During the summer months we occasionally run evening walks.

The grades of walks cover most ability levels, from easy five mile walks lasting around two hours to harder fifteen mile hikes.

We have been known to support local business such as public houses and tea rooms when a walk is concluded.

All walks and events are organised by members themselves who are unpaid volunteers.

Grades

Details about the different walking grades are given below, if you are unsure you should ensure that you contact the walk leader.

Easy

Mainly short walks on well-marked paths. Walking boots with adequate grip and ankle support are advised, as some paths may be boggy or uneven.

MODERATE

Longer walks with some ascent and descent may include uneven paths and tracks. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip are strongly recommended.

Hard

Longer, often full day walks, may include steep ascent and descents. Paths can sometimes be both uneven and boggy. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. It is strongly recommended that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.

Strenuous

High level fell/mountain walks, may include scrambling, often over 2000 feet/600m covering from 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km, for which a high level of fitness, good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.

Extremely strenuous

Mountain walks often including scrambling and exposed routes, for which a high level of fitness and preferably experience is required. Over 2000 feet/600m covering 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km possibly more. Good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the clothing and equipment items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.

What should I wear on a walk?

  • Comfortable clothing/layers
  • Jeans are not suitable
  • Waterproof and windproof outer jacket
    • Boots with good sole pattern
  • Trainers are usually not suitable
  • Hat and gloves
  • Spare warm clothing

What should I take with me on a walk?

  • Food
  • Extra energy-giving food/emergency rations
  • Water and/or warm drink
  • Survival bag
  • Whistle and torch
  • First aid kit

safety disclaimer

All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and walking is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

Members and walkers are reminded that they attend walks with this group at their own risk and they are responsible for their own personal safety.