Finding the start of your walk

Start and meeting points include nearest postcode and an Ordnance Survey grid reference. Use postcodes with care: in rural areas the nearest postcode may be some distance from the actual start point. The walk listing includes a link for Google Maps.

Please allow suffient time to find the walk start location, put on boots and be briefed. A minimum of 15 minutes before the start time is suggested. Walks will start promtly, 

On the walk

1. Inform the back marker when you leave the walk for any reason and make him or her aware you have rejoined.

2. Stay behind or within close sight of the leader. 

3. At any midway direction change, look behind you,stay until the followers have seen you turn.

5. When encountering livestock, it is important that walkers stay together in a close group and walk quietly . Do not rush or walk in front of the designated leader. If you are nervous of livestock, stay in the centre of the group.
7. Leave no trace. Take any litter, including banana skins ,apple cores and tissues home for disposal. 

7. Walking on roads. Walk in single file behind the walk leader. and follow instructions from the walk leader and/or back marker when to cross.

8. Road crossing spotters will be posted for a safe crossing. Please comply with their directions.

Ramblers National Grades

Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance.

Notes

Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance.

Local Grades

We have a local grading system to help identify the type of walk.

A grade 4 will be on level ground with a good surface and 4 to 5 miles.

A grade 6 will be 5 to 7 miles, some ascents/ descents on rougher ground.

A grade 9 will be long/ strenuous, possibly exposed and at a brisk pace.

A 5 mile walk could be a grade 8 if it had challenging features.

Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

1. Everybody is welcome on walks suitable for their fitness level.  After three walks you will be expected to join Ramblers, 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW or online at www.ramblers.org.uk in order to continue walking with us.  Membership is on a national, rather than on a local, basis.
2. Ramblers encourage car sharing; drivers appreciate it when a contribution is made to fuel costs.
3. Dogs, save for assistance dogs, are not permitted on walks unless specifically indicated on the programme. Not all walks are suitable for assistance dogs due to  livestock, stiles fences and other hazards. Please check with the walk leader in advance.
4. Ramblers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury incurred during these walks.
5. Bring your own lunch and refreshments, especially water.