We would like to encourage car sharing where possible to help with parking at the walk destination. This cuts down on costs and helps people without transport. Please note car share is at the driver’s discretion and cannot be guaranteed. It is customary to offer the driver a contribution towards the cost of the fuel used plus wear on the vehicle. The current suggested rate is 30p/mile.

The rate of 30p / mile is shared between all the occupants of the vehicle, including the driver.

For a round trip journey of 40 miles with 4 occupants (including the driver) 40 x 30p = £12.00 divided by 4 people = £3.00 each

You should ensure you are properly equipped: walking boots, waterproofs, rucksack with extra clothing and a packed lunch are all essential.  Participation on walks is at the discretion of the walk leader.  Please check with the walk leader before bringing your dog.  For A, B and C grade walks it should be noted that winter conditions may render these outings more strenuous.

For those volunteering to lead a walk it is absolutely necessary to recce the route and take note of any hazards and risks that members might encounter. Walk leaders who have led and recced a walk are offered financial compensation for the fuel used in their vehicles in the following amounts:

For walks starting up to 30 miles from Brooklands £14 may be claimed.

For walks starting further than 30 miles from Brooklands £18 my be claimed.

Grade of Walks

Grade of Walks
A	Very strenuous hiking, may involve some scrambling, with steep ascents and climbs with a total height gain often over 2500 feet (760 m.), eg. Lake District and Snowdonia. Excellent fitness levels required..
B	Strenuous walk, much rough terrain and steep ascents eg. Yorkshire peaks, High level Pennines (eg. Kinder Scout) and possibly long distances 10+ miles. Strong, experienced walkers with a good fitness level
C	Longish hill walks with some steep sections, may have several ascents with a total elevation gain between 750 – 2200 feet (230 – 670 m.), distances between 8 – 16 miles. A good level of fitness required.
D	Moderate hill walks, possibly one or two short sections which are steep, total elevation gain 500-1500 feet (150 – 450 m.), distances around 6 – 10 miles. Reasonable fitness levels required.
E	Undulating low level walks with no really steep inclines, elevation gain typically 250-800 feet (75 – 245 m.). Suitable for most walkers who want to do slightly longer walks, usually between 5-10 miles in length, without too many long hills or climbs.
F	Flat, low-level walking, easy terrain, elevation gain up to 300 feet (90 m.) over the walk length, distances up to 10 miles. Will suit most walkers, the only likely consideration as to your capability will be the length of the walk.

Walk Co-ordinators

Sunday walks and Mid-week walks co-ordinators, Nick & Janet 07753 367814

Wednesday walks co-ordinator, Eric 07816655744