Walks Guidelines

Sunday Walks:
'A' walks will usually be approximately 10-12 miles in length, moderate, at a steady pace.
'B' walks are usually about 8 miles, easy to moderate, at a more leisurely pace.
Wednesday Walks:
Usually easy going to moderate pace, up to about 8 miles in length.
Saturday Walks:
Generally walks of about 5 miles, easy going and at leisurely pace.
Evening Walks:
Up to 5 miles in length, fairly leisurely.

(All walks as agreed by the Broxtowe Ramblers' Group Committee.)

The Walk Leader has the authority to cancel the programmed walk on the day if he/she considers weather conditions are not suitable. If in doubt please contact the walk leader.

The Ramblers' does not accept any responsibility for any incident which may occur during walks or any other activity.

What To Bring

The following is a list of items which you should consider bringing on walks. We walk throughout the year and some of these items are seasonal. However, even on a summer's day, weather conditions - particularly on high ground - can soon deteriorate with little or no warning:

  • Comfortable, waterproof boots or stout shoes (boots should be worn-in before attempting longer walks).
  • Waterproof clothing ( e.g. jacket & over-trousers)
  • Sufficient food and drink for the day
  • Spare sweater, woolly hat, gloves, spare socks
  • Waterproof mat (to sit on)
  • Boot covers (for use in a pub or on the coach - plastic shopping bags are used by many)
  • Change of footwear (essential for coach walks)
  • Torch, map, small first aid kit
  • Small rucksack (to carry it all in)

Please carry an emergency contact card with you whenever you walk with the Group. This should contain details of someone who can be contacted in an emergency ie a name and telephone number.

Children are very welcome but any child taking part in any Ramblers' activity must be accompanied by an immediate adult family member (parent, elder sibling, grandparent).

Conduct On Walks

Please bear in mind that leading a walk involves more than just finding the way; the leader needs to count walkers at the beginning and end of a walk, also after stops when walkers may disperse (e.g. for refreshments) before continuing, and ensure that everyone arrives back at the coach/destination at the right time. He/she must also see that the group causes the minimum disturbance to livestock and crops when crossing farmland. When walking with the Group, please try to make the leader's job easier by observing these simple common-sense rules:

  • Do not walk ahead of the leader.
  • Observe the Country Code - leave gates as you find them, don't leave litter.
  • Walk in single file through crops.
  • Tell the leader if for any reason you have to leave the group.
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.