Rules for Walks

 

 

Intending walkers have the responsibility to check walk information and to take a realistic view of their ability to successfully complete a walk.

Walkers shall abide by the Leader’s and Tail-end-Charlie’s decisions.

Any person wishing to deviate from the planned walk must discuss with, and get clearance from the  Leader and Tail-end-Charlie in accordance with the Group's Guidelines..

Walkers must carry their own personal medication.,

Walkers must carry adequate food and liquid for the planned walk together with a basic First Aid kit, a whistle, emergency food, and survival clothing. 

Walkers leaving the track for a toilet stop should notify another walker and leave their pack trackside.

If a walker becomes lost they should stay put and use their whistle to attract attention.

Walkers must leave all gates as found.

Walkers should carry out all rubbish and abide by the Environmental Care Code.

Dogs, firearms, smoking and alcohol are not permitted on walks.

The Group always gets permission to walk on private properties and forests, and members should do all in their power to uphold the good name of the Group and to maintain the goodwill that has been established.

A Leader who considers a walker to be unfit, or not equipped, for a trip, should try to dissuade that member from starting, and has the right to refuse to take them.