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Responsibility. All walks are 'at your own
risk'. Neither the Ramblers Association, nor the Leader can accept
responsibility for accidents or injury to, or damage caused by, any walker
during an organised activity. All accidents must be reported to a
walk leader as soon as possible.
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Start Time.
Please note that the
times stated are for the start of the walk. Walkers should
arrive early so as to allow plenty of time for parking, booting up etc, so
as not to keep others waiting.
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Walking Etiquette. If you like to walk
at the front with the leader, please do not walk on if they are waiting for
others to catch up, as this mar the enjoyment for those at the back.
It also puts unnecessary pressure on the leader. When walking please
look back from time to time, especially when changing direction, to make
sure that those following behind have seen which way to go, otherwise there
is a danger of the group being split and some members becoming lost.
Walkers are reminded that they should not lag too far behind, or they may
lose touch with, or delay the group.
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Transport. Walkers are expected to
make their own transport arrangements wherever possible. If you are
unable to do so, and require a lift, please contact the leader in advance,
who will try to arrange a lift. Last minute requests are very
difficult to arrange. It is customary when car sharing to contribute a
minimum of £2.00 to the driver.
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Refreshments. Drinks and bar snacks are
usually available at lunchtime unless otherwise stated. please do not embarrass
your leader or publican by consuming your own food in pubs or pub gardens
unless permission has been given. Own drinks are never
allowed. Refreshment stops are also taken 'on the hoof' mid morning
and mid afternoon. Come prepared and have extra fluid on hot days.
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Mud. Please try to avoid taking mud
inside a pub. It is customary to take your boots off outside, or cover
them with something protective. Tesco bags look silly, but the gesture
is appreciated by landlords.
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Dogs. Members may bring dogs on walks,
provided that they are kept on leads at all times, and that permission has
been obtained in advance from the leader.
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Maps. The Ramble Secretary
holds a library of laminated 1:25 000 Explorer O.S. maps. These may be
loaned to members for a deposit of £1.00. The Ramble Secretary also holds
the programmes of walks of other Essex groups. There are also still some
Colchester Ramblers’ badges left. These can be obtained from the Treasurer
for £2.00.
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Clothing. Walkers are advised to
have suitable clothing and footwear appropriate to the conditions and time
of year.
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Fields. Walkers are reminded that
they are expected to stay in single file when negotiating field-edge or
cross-field footpaths, and not stray all over the field – unless the path is
obstructed.
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Roads. Please remember the rules
when walking along stretches of public roads, and especially on bends. The
recommendations in the Highway Code are explained on page 5 of the
newsletter, and we are expected to adhere to them!
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Footpath Problems. Make a note of
the problems and fill in as much as you can on the attached
form and send to the Footpath
Secretary. Details and address are in your printed programme.
