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Notes for Leaders​

Please note these notes are written as a guide - they are not rules

Planning
Choose the area, the length & decide whether circular, figure-of-eight or linear
From an OS map or guidebook determine the route, where to park, where to stop & if lunch is to be included determine where 
Prepare a route map

Before the walk
Walk the full route noting critical points and assess any risks
Check timing of refreshment &/or lunch stop

Call the pub / café so as to ensure they are expecting the group & whether they require the group to pre-order 

On the day
Arrive in good time, bring a mobile phone, fluorescent jacket & route map
Introduce yourself, welcome everyone, introduce any newcomers and announce your appointed backmarker
Warn the walkers of any potential hazards

Outline the route of walk and approximate timetable 
Count the number in the group
If delayed, try & contact a another member of the group who is likely to be walking - if you are unable to get to the start within 15 minutes of the lead time then walkers may well make other arrangements


Throughout the walk 
Stay at the front of the group 
Frequently check to see the group is not getting too spread out
Where appropriate wear a fluorescent jacket
Make 
informed decisions about how to lead the group along tarmac roads
Manage the flow of walkers over stiles, bridges and through gates
Make sure you can account for all who started the walk!
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If an emergency situation develops take control of the situation involve and organise others to assist
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After the walk
.Advise Alison Taylor of the number of people taking part in the walk
In the unlikely event of an accident please complete a
Ramblers Incident Report Form & report the details to the Rambles Secretary
Click here to download a copy of the Ramblers Incident Report Form
Risk Assessment Form
Risk Assessment form Downloadable copy
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  • About
  • Newsletter
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    • Previous Programmes
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  • Walks Information
    • Notes for Leaders >
      • Roger's Walks
    • Notes for Walkers
  • Gallery
    • Gallery 2022
    • 20th Anniversary
    • Footpath Working Group >
      • 2022
    • Cloverleaf >
      • 2018
      • 2019
    • Out of Area >
      • Long Melford 2018
      • Kersey 2019
      • Dedham 2022
  • Events
  • Footpaths
    • Changes/closures