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Severnside Ramblers
Information for Walks Leaders
More than anything else, the growing numbers in the Severnside Group are due to the number and variety of great walks that we offer our members. We rely entirely upon group members offering to lead walks. This page aims to provide as much help as possible for walk leaders, whether prospective or established.
We are always keen to have new walk leaders come forward and if you are not yet fully confident, we can provide a walk leader training event, or can find someone experienced to help you. Routes can be based upon your own knowledge, a study of the map or from a book.
For more information see the Severnside Group Information Sheet
Additional information and guidance is available on the Ramblers web site see the pages for Walks Leader and role information for walks leader. Link to information on recceing a walk. See Led Walks Team Newsletter. Link to Bob Barton report on Led Walks.
Download the new Walks Leader Check List
NOTE: The checklist, which is a handy A6 size and waterproof, is designed to be carried in a pocket and act as an aide- memoir, especially in an incident. Copies available from Jean Aellen or by e-mailing ramblers@ramblers.org.uk
See Ramblers web site for information on Walk Grading Scheme and Safe Guarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Insurance for leading walks - A summary of our civil liability insurance as it affects Walk Leaders. Click here for more information. In response to some queries received since the new guidance was issued, additional points of clarification have been published click here for more information.
Navigation for Walkers - Basic map and compass skills are useful for many walkers, and essential in hilly, heavily wooded and remote areas. Even if you are following a signed route or using a good guidebook, knowing how to find your way around with a map will give you more options for diversions and escape routes, and help if you get lost or encounter damaged or missing signs. Navigation skills are also essential for walk leaders intending to take groups of people out into the countryside. See Ramblers web site for more information.
Walking close to cows: Do's and Don'ts click on the link to see the information on the Ramblers website.
Cattle and public access - information and advice from HSE.
The NFU and The Ramblers are urging people to enjoy the countryside, but to enjoy it safely. This includes providing new signs and advice to walkers, on strolling with dogs near cattle. Click here for more information.
Cattle and public access - information and advice from HSE.
The NFU and The Ramblers are urging people to enjoy the countryside, but to enjoy it safely. This includes providing new signs and advice to walkers, on strolling with dogs near cattle. Click here for more information.