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Website:
http://www.northwalk.org.uk
or e-mail
webmaster@northwalk.org.uk
Alternatively, contact: Andy Wright
Tel: 0191 274 5961
Chair: Gill Atkinson
Email: chair@northwalk.org.uk
Secretary: Claire Rose-Inness
Email: secretary@northwalk.org.uk
WALK GRADES
EASY
Mainly short walks on well-marked paths. Walking boots with adequate grip and ankle support are advised, as some paths may be boggy or uneven.
MODERATE
Longer walks with some ascent and descent may include uneven paths and tracks. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip are strongly recommended.
HARD
Longer, often full day walks, may include steep ascents and descents. Paths can sometimes be both uneven and boggy. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. It is strongly recommended that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.
STRENUOUS
High level fell/mountain walks, may include scrambling, often over 2000 feet/600m covering from 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km, for which a high level of fitness, good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.
EXTREMELY STRENUOUS
Mountain walks often including scrambling and exposed routes, for which a high level of fitness and preferably experience is required. Over 2000 feet/600m covering 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km possibly more. Good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the clothing and equipment items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing/layers; jeans are not suitable
- Waterproof/windproof outer jacket
- Boots with good sole pattern; trainers are not suitable
- Hat and gloves
- Spare warm clothing
It is advisable to have the following with you on a walk:
Equipment:
- Food and water/warm drink
- Extra energy-giving food/emergency rations
- Survival bag
- Whistle and torch
- First aid kit
A number of events on this programme do need payment in advance. Organising an event could carry a financial risk. The group cannot be held responsible for financial losses regarding an organised or attended event.
Members and walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this programme at their own risk and they are responsible for their own personal safety.
Some details for events have not been confirmed for this programme. Please contact the relevant person(s) for up to date information.
NOTE:
PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE WALK TO CONFIRM MEETING PLACE AND TIME ETC. PLEASE ALSO ENSURE ARRIVAL AT MEETING POINT BY START TIME.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION BY E-MAIL: MEMBERS ONLY
Northumbria walking group is part of the Ramblers association. A small amount of your annual subscription to the Ramblers is returned to our group.
We therefore require a Ramblers Association membership so that you can receive regular programme updates.
To receive updates about the programme, please e-mail:
webmaster@northwalk.org.uk quoting your Ramblers Membership number.
Revised 31/07/2010
Tel: 0191 274 5961
Chair: Gill Atkinson Email: chair@northwalk.org.uk
Secretary: Claire Rose-Inness Email: secretary@northwalk.org.uk
WALK GRADES
EASY
Mainly short walks on well-marked paths. Walking boots with adequate grip and ankle support are advised, as some paths may be boggy or uneven.MODERATE
Longer walks with some ascent and descent may include uneven paths and tracks. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip are strongly recommended.HARD
Longer, often full day walks, may include steep ascents and descents. Paths can sometimes be both uneven and boggy. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. It is strongly recommended that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.STRENUOUS
High level fell/mountain walks, may include scrambling, often over 2000 feet/600m covering from 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km, for which a high level of fitness, good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.EXTREMELY STRENUOUS
Mountain walks often including scrambling and exposed routes, for which a high level of fitness and preferably experience is required. Over 2000 feet/600m covering 8 to 12 miles/13 to 20km possibly more. Good outdoor clothing and equipment is essential. Good walking boots with ankle support and soles with adequate grip must be worn. Please ensure that you have the clothing and equipment items listed on our safety checklist in your backpack for walks of this grade.SAFETY CHECKLIST
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing/layers; jeans are not suitable
- Waterproof/windproof outer jacket
- Boots with good sole pattern; trainers are not suitable
- Hat and gloves
- Spare warm clothing
It is advisable to have the following with you on a walk:
Equipment:
- Food and water/warm drink
- Extra energy-giving food/emergency rations
- Survival bag
- Whistle and torch
- First aid kit
Members and walkers are reminded that they attend walks in this programme at their own risk and they are responsible for their own personal safety.
Some details for events have not been confirmed for this programme. Please contact the relevant person(s) for up to date information.
NOTE:
PLEASE CALL THE CONTACT PERSON A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE WALK TO CONFIRM MEETING PLACE AND TIME ETC. PLEASE ALSO ENSURE ARRIVAL AT MEETING POINT BY START TIME.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION BY E-MAIL: MEMBERS ONLY
Northumbria walking group is part of the Ramblers association. A small amount of your annual subscription to the Ramblers is returned to our group.
We therefore require a Ramblers Association membership so that you can receive regular programme updates.
To receive updates about the programme, please e-mail: webmaster@northwalk.org.uk quoting your Ramblers Membership number.
Revised 31/07/2010