Rambles are for members of the Ramblers’ Association but anyone is welcome to come on one or two walks before deciding whether to join. All walkers must act responsibly – you walk at your own risk.

The grid reference (GR) for the starting point of each walk is given and the sheet numbers of both the 1:25,000 Explorer (X) and the 1:50,000 Landranger (LR) Ordnance Survey maps covering the walk. Where two maps in the same series are listed, the one covering the starting point is listed first. Walks are circular unless stated otherwise.

On whole day rambles a refreshment stop will be arranged, either at a pub and/or a picnic. Members who bring a picnic should not eat their own food on pub premises without permission from the staff.

Where public transport is involved please check departure times with the operator or the leader. Train services could be subject to alterations due to engineering works.

Children are very welcome on our walks, if under 18 they should be accompanied by an adult member of their immediate family or an adult holding parental responsibility. This is to accord with the Child Protection Act.

In case of an accident walk leaders should carry their own basic first aid kit which can be offered to walkers at their discretion.

Please note:  In view of the large turnouts experienced on Wednesdays, we are offering two walks on most Wednesdays, many of which will appear twice during the programme.  It is hoped that this will make numbers more manageable.  Where a walk is repeated twice during the programme, we would be grateful if you would choose to do it on the first or the second date it is offered and not on both dates.

The next programme, for the four months March to June 2009, is being compiled by Alan Brignell tel: 01483 429546 mob: 07712 887432 email: alan.brignell@googlemail.com who will cover the weekday walks, and Mike Pope tel: 01428 651385 email: mike@tjpope.orangehome.co.uk who will look after the Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday walks.  It has been suggested that there should be at least one walk on a Saturday each month and if anyone would like to lead one of these then let Mike know.

Walks signing books.  Please would walks' leaders endeavour to pass the book on to the next leader advertised in the walks programme for that day of the week.  If the book has to be posted the costs are 52 pence for first class and 42 pence for second class.  No doubt our treasurer will refund the expense if asked!

We are always pleased to hear from new members willing to lead, so please speak to Damian, Alan or Mike on a ramble or by telephone or email.