Lancashire Weekend Walkers

New Member Nights

Come along to one our monthly pub meets held from 8.00pm.  It’s a great chance to meet both existing and other new members, and to find out more about forthcoming events.  We are usually easy to spot - just look out for the group sign and walks programmes on the tables.  Our next meets are on Tues 15th May 2012 at the Walton Fox, Bamber Bridge, Preston.  Alternatively, just come along to one of our walks.  

Transport &; Meeting Points

For day walks we normally travel by car but are happy to share transport wherever possible to minimise petrol, pollution and car park spaces.  Passengers are requested to offer making a contribution towards the driver’s petrol costs.   If you are interested in car sharing then you are normally best to email the walk leader in advance.  Walks normally depart from the start point between 10.00am and 10.15am.

What to Bring

Below is a brief list of suggested items required for walk.  We walk throughout the year therefore some items are seasonal.

            Walking Boots                                Warm clothing (plenty of layers, no jeans

            Gloves, hat, scarf                         Waterproof jacket and overtrousers

            Small first aid items                    Packed Lunch, Water (hot drinks in Winter),

Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead when near roads or livestock.

Walk Grades

Our walks cover a variety of terrain and are classified using the Ramblers national grading

system.  If you require more information about a specific walk, please contact the walk leader.

Easy Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Comfortable approach shoes or trainers may be suitable.  Most of our summer evening walks fall into this category.

Leisurely Walks for reasonably fit people with a little country walking experience. Frequently includes unsurfaced rural paths and over fields which can be muddy. Walking boots are recommended.

Moderate Walks for people with country walking experience and a moderate level of fitness. May include some steep paths, hills and open country.  May be at a slightly more brisk pace but with plenty of stops. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Strenuous Walks for more experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness are advised to contact the organiser or leader in advance.

Discount off Clothing &; Equipment

Cotswold Outdoor is the Ramblers’ Recommended retailer and their store on Fishergate in Preston  offers members an initial 20% discount voucher off boots, clothing and equipment plus an exclusive local discount 15% thereafter Simply present your Ramblers membership card.     For more details tel: 01772 270910  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

Membership

Membership of the Ramblers brings you a whole range of benefits including:

Guided Group Walks  As a member you can participate in our walks, weekends away and social events as often as you like and also walk with other Ramblers Groups too.

Walk Britain - 50 Greatest Views (rrp £14.99), a lovely colour walking guide to king guide with ideas and  inspiration for walking in Great Britain. 

Walk – the quarterly colour magazine delivered to you free (rrp £3.99)

Walk Lancashire  The newsletter and regional walks programme for  Mid-Lancs Ramblers keeping you up to date with events and campaigns locally. Walks &; Social Event News  Members receive a weekly Group walks &; events email plus Footprint, our own regular Group newsletter.

15% Discount off clothing and equipment at Cotswold Outdoor in Preston

You are very welcome to come along to try a few walks before joining as a member.  Membership forms are available at all events, you can join over the counter at Cotswold Outdoor in Preston or on-line at www.ramblers.org.uk  Postal membership forms are normally available at all events,.  You can join instantly out our New Member evenings (cash only) if you like and receive your Walk Britain book immediately.  When joining please remember to write “Lancs Weekend Walkers” ML70 in the Group box.

Group Newsletter & Email

To keep you up to date with walks and events, we send out a weekly email bulletin.  Non-members may join our email list for a brief, introductory period before joining.

Group Contacts

For more information about Lancashire Weekend Walkers please contact:

New Members Contact: Sarah   Tel: 01772 314367    Email: sarah.matthews123@virginmedia.com   

Group Co-ordinator: Kevin  Tel: 07807 660294  Email: kevin.matthews4@virginmedia.com

Ramblers

Lancashire Weekend Walkers is a local Group of the Ramblers’  - the charity at the heart of walking in Britain.  We work to make it easy for everyone to walk, whether in the countryside, cities, hills, the coast, and on and off the beaten track. We are about all sorts of people doing all sorts of walking in all sorts of places.  Visit the ramblers website at www.ramblers.org.uk

 There are many other Ramblers Groups and special interest programmes in the Lancashire Area including

Lancashire Young People’s Walking Group for people in their 20s-30s

The Scramblers programme for families with young children.

  We also have established Ramblers Groups in Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, Garstang, West Lancs, Fylde, Clitheroe and many more.