Frequently Asked Questions

Who can come on our Walks?

Anyone who is a current member is welcome to join our walks. Please see the Membership section for further details.

How many people come on our walks?

Numbers do vary, you may find yourself in a small or large group. Usually numbers are between 10 - 20 per walk. Occasionally there may be slightly higher numbers, though numbers tend to be less the further afield we travel.  

We aim to use public transport as much as possible. However, we specify the starting time and location for each walk in our calendar so that anyone can make their own travel arrangements.  Sometimes, train times do vary from the advertised ones, so a day or so before the event, members are advised to double check with the train or bus companies.

National Rail Enquiries:

Tel: 08457 48 49 50 or  The Journey Planner (National Rail Website)

Bus details:

Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or http://www.traveline.org.uk/     

If in doubt, please phone the walks leader for that day. 

Don’t feel that you have to splash out on expensive equipment!  People have been walking for centuries without trendy gear.  Choose something comfortable which takes the prevailing weather and particular terrain into account.  Trainers are often sufficient in dry weather but for rocky or wet routes, boots may be more appropriate especially for people with weak ankles who may need extra support.  . 

To protect you in dreadful weather, we recommend that you invest in suitable waterproofs and you may find it helpful to line your rucksack with a plastic bag to keep the contents dry.

Do I have to bring sandwiches on a walk?

It is best to check this with the walk leader of the day but usually lunch can either take the form of a picnic where people bring and eat their own sandwiches or a pub stop is scheduled into the walk, which has to be long enough for the whole party to be served. Don’t forget to bring something to drink during the walk, especially on a hot day.

Other tips

If your boots have become muddy, you would be expected to take them off or to put plastic bags over them when visiting tea shops or pubs or any places of interest along the way.

Some walks are not suitable for dogs so please check with the leader before bringing one.  

Who are the Leaders?

Anyone who is prepared to lead a walk!   We are always in need of new Leaders so if you would like to be one, or would like to know what is involved, get in touch with a Committee Member or speak to the Leader on any walk. Alan Terry is our Walks Programme Editor so to suggest putting a new walk on our four-monthly Programme, email him on walks@alanterry.co.uk

 It is entirely up to the leader to choose the length and place of the walk.

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