IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 | As a safety precaution, LEADERS
HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE to take any person who, in their opinion, is not
properly equipped for the elements. |
| Walkers must co-operate with the
leader, and must stay within sight and earshot of the group.
Walkers must not leave the group without informing the leader.
Anyone doing so automatically excludes them-selves from any liability by
the leader, the group, and the Ramblers Association. |
| The leader may choose an
alternative walk at short notice – e.g. due to adverse weather conditions,
or unforeseen
circumstances. |
| Membership of the Ramblers
Association gives automatic membership of a local group. RA members
are entitled to walk with any group nationwide. |
| Non RA members are welcomed for
up to four walks. Thereafter they are expected to join the Ramblers
Association. Application forms are available from the Secretary. |
| NO DOGS are allowed on walks. |
| Warm clothing, stout footwear,
and waterproofs are advisable for all walks. Please bring enough
food and hot or cold drinks for your own needs for a full day. |
| All sporting and
leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them
and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members
always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It
is important, therefore, 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. |
| A first aid kit is carried by the
leader. |
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Grade of Walks
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A+ |
For the very experienced and very fit. Very strenuous,
walks are often over high ground - e.g. 3,000 feet (914 metres) - sometimes
in very exposed conditions. Very steep mountain ascents and descents may be
involved. Walks are often over 15 miles. |
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A |
Strenuous, for the fit. Usually over hilly and rough
terrain. Steep ascents & descents may be involved.
Usually 10 - 15 miles. |
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B+ |
Moderate to strenuous. Not over 2,000 feet. Although
easier than A walks, at least one feature of an A walk may be involved.
Usually 10-13 miles. |
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B |
Moderate. Usually moorland or lengthy low level walks.
Usually 9 - 12 miles. |
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C+ |
Easy to moderate. Mostly on level ground, but could
involve either short uphill sections or rough ground.
Usually 6 - 9 miles. |
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C |
Easy. Mainly level ground, usually on paths, tracks,
or minor roads. Usually 5-7 miles. |
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The Country Code
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| Enjoy the countryside and all its life and work. |
| Guard against all risk of fire. |
| Fasten all gates. |
| Keep to public footpaths across farmland. |
| Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and
walls. |
| Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone. |
| Take your litter home. |
| Help to keep all water clean. |
| Protect wildlife, plants and trees. |
| Take special care on country roads. |
| Make no unnecessary noise. |
| Only take away memories and photographs : only
leave footprints. |
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| Aims and Activities of the Ramblers Association |
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| The Ramblers Association exists to protect the interests of everyone who
enjoys walking in the countryside. Since 1935, it has promoted |
| rambling, protected footpaths, sought access to open country, encouraged
respect for the countryside, and defended its natural beauty. |
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| Local groups of the Ramblers Association organise programmes of walks.
Additionally, the group watches over their local countryside, |
| monitoring the state of footpaths, and campaigning for more access to
the open countryside. |
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