Walks from 5.5 miles to 6.5 miles on the third and fifth (where applicable) Tuesday of each month. Start time 10:00am.

Walk leaders will indicate the location of the meeting place for each walk on the programme and will also be expected to “recce” the walk shortly before the date in the programme and notify the Co-ordinator in good time for details to be sent out to all Group members approximately two weeks prior to the walk.

The walks are over all types of terrain therefore walkers should be prepared for varying gradients, stiles and rough ground as well as mud. The walk leader will describe the general nature of the walk including any particular perceived difficulties. Consequently some walks will be more challenging than others. Members will therefore have the opportunity to consider within the limits of their ability whether the walk would be considered suitable for themselves.

Remember that weather conditions can deteriorate very quickly with little or no warning, particularly on high ground – so be prepared. Walks are scheduled throughout the year so we suggest the following items:

• Comfortable waterproof boots suitable for rough terrain and spare bootlaces
• Waterproof clothing (cagoule and over-trousers)
• Small rucksack plus packed lunch and drinks
• Small personal first-aid kit including crepe bandage
• Spare pullover, woolly hat and gloves
• Change of footwear (essential for return car journeys)
• Personal details to be kept in rucksack, next of kin etc.

Car sharing is encouraged with members making their own arrangements with others living locally.

Should anyone have to leave the walk, for whatever reason, then the walk leader must be informed for safety reasons.

After the walk, it is usual to enjoy a relaxing drink with those who wish to attend at a local pub or coffee shop. We usually return to the cars at the conclusion of walks between the hours of 1.00pm and 2.00pm.

Members are encouraged to consider leading one or more walks and assistance and guidance is available for such volunteers. Please contact the Group Co-ordinator for this.

Please note that walks may have to be changed or cancelled at short notice because of adverse weather conditions or other reasons. Members should check their emails the day / evening before the scheduled walk.

Non-Members of the group wishing to join a walk with a view to considering full membership will be welcome. Please contact the Group Co-ordinator for more information.