• Spare clothing (waterproofs and spare jumper as a minimum) should be carried appropriate to the likely weather conditions
• Sufficient liquid (not alcohol!) should be carried
• A personal first aid kit should be carried
• In the event of first aid being required, it should only be applied within the limits of the competence of the member applying it
• Walkers are obliged to seek the permission of the walk leader prior to a walk regarding bringing a dog
• Walkers should walk on paths where available to minimize damage to flora
• Walkers should communicate their intention to take a ‘comfort break’ so that the walk leader can know at all times the whereabouts of all walkers
• Walkers should not walk so far in front of the walk leader that it makes it difficult for the walk leader to give them advice
• Walkers should use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
• The last walker is responsible for leaving gates as they are found by the walk leader; this may require appropriate communication from walker to walker
• Walkers should be prepared to go at the pace of the slowest in the party however frustrating this might be
• Walkers must consider others and should be prepared to assist others at obstacles e.g. stiles, if appropriate
• Potential hazards should be communicated from walker to walker
• Walkers should remain aware of those in front and those behind
• If on loose/rough ground, walkers should not get too close together and be in danger from stones dislodged from the person ahead or behind
• When walking on a road, members should follow the Highway Code: viz.
• ‘Where there is a footpath, use it
• Where there is no footpath, walk on the right-hand side of the road
• Walk in single file if possible, especially on narrow roads and in poor light.’

All rubbish should be taken home

Disclaimer

• The Civil Liability Insurance is not intended to cover loss or damage to your own property
• The Civil Liability Insurance is not intended to cover accidental injury
• accidents can occur for any of the following reasons
• carelessness e.g. not looking where one is putting one’s feet
• over-estimation of ability
• lack of observation/concentration by chatting or watching wildlife (this is not to say that you should not chat or watch wildlife!)
• lack of judgement e.g. not appreciating a possible slippery surface
• Any claim concerning travel in a vehicle should be covered by the motor insurance for that vehicle