Our programme is available to members of other RA Groups for £3 per year. If you would like a copy please get in touch with the Membership Secretary, Celia Wells.
Warning
Members of another walking group were walking through an orchard. Some of them decided to help themselves to the fruit. When they reached the edge of the orchard they were met by the farmer and two police officers, who took the names and addresses of everyone on the walk – even those who did not have fruit. Please take heed and do not “scrump” however tempting it may be.
Please make sure that you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first: it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. Most (but not all) walks are off-road in rural areas. Please have suitable footwear and clothing for a walk you intend to join, and bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café stop. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt, contact the walk leader in advance. For your own and others' safety please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the Group and the instructions of the walk leader. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.
Walkers must follow the instructions of leaders when walking in lanes with approaching traffic. It is not always the rule to walk facing oncoming traffic, particularly if there is a sharp right-hand bend in the road.
Note that the times given are the start of the walk. Allow ample time for parking, booting-up etc. so as not to keep others waiting. Please note that if you intend to join or leave the group at the lunch stop you should inform the leader of your intention. The majority of walks fall into either a "leisurely" or "moderate" pace category. ["Leisurely" = walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. "Moderate" = Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness]. If in doubt about any aspect of a particular walk please telephone the leader.
On most linear walks the time given is the meeting time for a two-car trick or transport to the beginning of the walk. Car parking for a walk will be arranged by the leader. If it is to be on a private car park such as a village hall, school or church, donations to cover any parking charges will be collected by the walk leader from all walkers parking there.
Our Group encourages car sharing - drivers often appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers. As a guide £3.00 per return journey per passenger is considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver.
Manningtree Railway Station - Please note that there are two car parks at Manningtree - we always use the furthest car park i.e. not the first one on the left (opposite the station building). Take first turning left before station - go through first car park to park at lower end.
Unless otherwise stated it is advisable to take a packed lunch and sufficient liquid on all full day events. When there are pub stops, the leader will explain whether you are allowed to eat your own food on the premises. If you do use any of the pub’s facilities it is only right to buy drinks and on no account consume your own on the premises. PLEASE keep to these principles so that we do not lose ‘rambler friendly’ pubs. When entering a pub or café please remove or cover up dirty boots so as not to leave mud on the floors.
Dogs are not allowed on any walk with the exception of working guide or hearing dogs which must be in harness.
Footpath Problems - If you come across a "footpath problem" in the Tendring Area, please report it to our Footpath Secretary, Wally Webb (01206 382890) as well as the Highway Authority (01206 573353)
Badges Group Badges are available from Reg Richer at £2.00 each. Please make cheques payable to ‘Tendring Ramblers’
If you are going on holiday or would like a change of scenery why not have a look at the Ramblers walking web site:- www.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder/ Find the nearest Ramblers group to your holiday area, check their walks programme and join them on one of their walks. It is suggested you telephone the contact number in advance.
If you require further information on walks or any other matters relating to this web site please feel free to e-mail us or if you prefer, telephone any of the contact numbers on the Membership & Contacts page.
Don't forget that you can access the Essex Area Update (newsletter of the Essex Area) giving details of Essex events and points of interest by logging onto www.essexarearamblers.co.uk