We're always looking to encourage new walk leaders amongst our membership. Leading a walk might seem like a daunting prospect at first but, if you take things one step at a time and make use of the support available from the group, you'll probably find leading walks is much easier than you expected. You may even find you start to enjoy it!
The FAQ entries below contain information on planning and leading walks (click on the title or the Read more ... link to see the full answer to the question). In addition, the
Note: Walk leaders must be current Ramblers members or an independent qualified Mountain Leader or similar - this is to ensure that the leader and group are covered by insurance. This is for regular TBR walks and also those on holidays and weekends away.
FAQ
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Mountain Safety Policy
Whilst walking is, in general, one of the safest activities you can take part in, it can be dangerous when you start walking in the mountains - especially...
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Choosing A Route
The first thing you need to do in order to lead a walk, is choose a route. It's best to start out leading short, local walks in areas you know. Once you...
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Planning A Walk
Having found a route that you like the look of, it is suggested that you recce the walk before you lead it. If you are new to walk leading and are not...
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Advertising A Walk
Once you've decided on a route and reccied it enough that you're happy to lead it, you need to advertise it on the group's walk programme. This is done using...
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Using Walks Manager
Before you are able to submit walks, you will need to be registered:
- Register with The Ramblers website - you'll need your membership number.
- Contact the
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Before You Lead The Walk
In the week or two before your walk check for things that may affect people and update the walk information as necessary:
- See if there are any big events on that might ...
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Leading The Walk
Once you arrive at the start point and the group has prepared for the walk, explain what the walk involves and what the escape options are (if appropriate)....
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After The Walk
It's normal to head to a pub or coffee shop after the walk for a drink (time permitting) before returning home. This isn't mandatory, but will normally be...
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Group Walk Kit Boxes
The group has two boxes of useful items for leaders to use on their walk. These boxes contain:
- A set of two walkie-talkie radios.
- A first aid kit.
- An ...