Frequently Asked
Questions
Here we aim to answer the most commonly asked questions
about our group. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for then please
contact us using the details given on the 'Contact Us' section of this website
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Do I have to be between 20 to 40
to join this group?
No. The Ramblers Association has eleven local
groups in Lincolnshire, The Lincolnshire Ramblers web site gives details of
these groups (see the links section). The Lincolnshire Walking Group was set up
specifically to cater for the needs and interests of people in their 20's and
30's. It assumes the majority of its members will be very busy during the week
with either work or family so arranges its walks at weekends when people are
less busy. Its social events take place either in the evening or at weekends
and cover activities that reflect the interests of people in that age group. If
you are outside the age range but still feel that the group is what you are
looking for then you are more than welcome to join us. For legal and insurance
reasons you must be over 18. |
Do I need to be a member of the
Ramblers Association to join?
Yes, but not immediately. We would
rather you attended a few of our events to see if you like the idea of the
group. If you decide you wish to continue as a member of the group we would
then ask you to join the Ramblers Associations. Think of it as a "try before
you buy" arrangement. The membership costs £27.00 but there are reduced
levels available. See the 'Join Section' for further
details. |
What sort of clothing should I
wear and what sort of kit do I need for the walks ?
Dress for the
conditions. Remember weather can change quickly especially on high ground. We
would recommend good comfortable walking boots, waterproof jacket and over
trousers, warm clothing with plenty of layers, gloves hat and scarf. Jeans are
not recommended as they become uncomfortable to wear when they get cold and
wet. Other items that are essential is a packed lunch and water (hot drinks are
recommended in Winter), a small first aid pack for cuts, bites and blisters and
a rucksack to carry them in. Getting kitted out need not cost a fortune. The
Ramblers Association has arranged discounts with many 'out-door' shops for its
members. |
Are the walks only within
Lincolnshire?
No. Whilst we are a Lincolnshire based group and
therefore we will hold the majority of our walks within Lincolnshire, we also
have the beautiful countryside of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire in
easy reach by car or train and we intend to walk in all of it! |
Do I need to be super
fit?
No. We will be offering easy half day strolls through to
energetic hikes. Each walk is given a rating of difficulty to help you to
decide. As your fitness slowly improves you will probably find you want to take
on the more challenging walks. If the length of some of our walks sounds scary,
remember 8 miles is not that far when taken over an entire day with a pub stop
or two on route. If you are wanting to get fit you may find this more fun and
cheaper than joining a gym. |
Can anybody join you on your
weekends away?
We regret that our weekends away are open to
Ramblers Members only |
Do you provide lifts to walk
starting points?
Some drivers may volunteer to offer their cars
for car sharing to certain of our walks. These will usually be from major towns
like Lincoln, Sleaford and Louth. Drivers often appreciate it when a voluntary
contribution is made by passengers. As a rough guide, 15p per mile is
considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver
for each trip. |
Do I need to be able to read a
map?
No. Each walk is led by a walk leader who will guide you
along the walk. Courses are run in map reading and navigation on a regular
basis for those who want to know more or want to lead a walk themselves in the
future. |
Can I bring my dog on a
walk?
Dogs are welcome on our walks provided the following
measures are kept to:
- The dog should be kept on a lead and under close
control at all times. Please bear in mind that some people may not like dogs or
may be nervous of them.
- Please do not bring dogs during lambing and
calving seasons on walks were there is livestock present as we would not wish
to do anything that could cause any level of increased distress to animals at
this important time.
- All dog fouling must be cleared up and taken away for
proper disposal.
- You and your dog should be able to negotiate styles and
gates etc without any assistance from anybody else.
- Please contact the
walk leader before each walk as they may have further information relevant to
taking dogs on walks. e.g. access restrictions to farm land, electric fences
etc.
- Dogs may not be allowed on permissive rights of way. Please check
with walk leader before attending walk. If there is any doubt of permission,
dogs will not be allowed on walk.
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