Staying with the group

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It can be difficult to walk at a slower pace than is natural if you are a quick walker.

Bear in mind, the rules of the club mean if you go too far ahead you will be taken as having left the walk, and consequently not covered by insurance.

Ideally you would stay behind the leader at all times.

What is too far ahead? If you have lost sight of the leader for more than five minutes you have gone too far. It would be best if you try to keep the leader in sight. If someone in the back of the group has an issue and the main body of the group stop you may find yourself isolated some way ahead for some time, standing about, getting cold. In bad conditions you may have a problem also. It's possible the walk may not continue then the leader has the problem of an injured party and members he can’t account for.

 

We all understand that we walk at our own risk but leaders do feel a responsibility for the safety of fellow walkers, leading is not just a case of following a route. So please stop at regular intervals and let the body of the gang catch up.

 

You shouldn't be at the summit or wherever, half an hour before everyone else then wait another half hour while they have lunch. In a big party these problems get magnified so please try and be considerate to the issues the leader has to take into account and to your fellow walkers who don't go that fast.

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