Walkers

• Walkers should read the information provided by walk leaders in advance of a walk and judge for themselves if they are fit and able enough to cope with the challenges they will meet: - distance, elevation, obstacles and weather conditions.
• Footwear should take into account surface and weather conditions. This may vary with seasons but it is rare that trainers will be suitable.
• Recognised hiking wet weather gear should be worn if conditions demand. Some wet weather clothing should be carried - even if conditions are forecast to be dry.
• Photographs are welcome and, if agreeable, can be posted on this website. Photos should be WeTransfer'd to mac.bardsley@gmail.com

Walk Leaders

• Walk leaders should reconnoiter walks close in time to the day of the walk
• Depending on the distance to be walked, leaders should identify suitable break points for morning coffee/tea and lunch
• A description of the walk should be emailed to all members of the Walking for All u3a group. This description should contain:
  • The time and place to meet
  • The start and finish locations
  • The distance (there and back) from Station Road, Much Wenlock to the start point of the walk - i.e. the overall car mileage and cost per car
  • The length of the walk
  • The overall elevation of the walk
  • The underfoot conditions
  • Any obstacles to be tackled e.g. streams to be forded, stiles
  • The existence of livestock - if any

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