Walking Advice
Some hints and tip
- The attendance of dogs on a walk is at the walk leaders' discretion. Those dogs that are brought must be kept under control at all times and the owner is responsible for the dog in all circumstances. Dogs must be kept on a lead of less than 2 meters on open access land during bird nesting season – 1st March – 31st July and at all times where there is grazing stock.
- Wear suitable clothing - i.e. be prepared for all kinds of weather (cold and wet, hot and sunny) take waterproofs in Winter and extra layers of warm clothes; in Summer don't forget the sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
- Walking boots are usually a must for good grip and to prevent the feet becoming too tired.
- Keep in step with the leader and do not walk ahead - the leaders plan the walks carefully including suitable stops for lunch and afternoon break.
- We plan to have a back marker - make sure you know who that is and do not get behind them.
- When road walking listen for cars
- If a vehicle approaches on a single-track road then we should walk on one side, following the leader.
- On a road walk on the outside of a bend - you will see what is coming and they will see you!
- Help each other by looking out - try not to get out of sight of the person behind you.
- Single file - this is necessary beside a road and in a field with crops - we don't want to upset farmers.
- Ensure you have appropriate drink with you.
- Follow the Highway Code and the Countryside Code (see below).
HIghway Code - Rules for Pedestrians
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Countryside Code
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