During The Walk

During The Walk

Give a warm welcome!

Say hello, introduce new walkers and provide an overview of the route.
Highlight potential hazards on the route so walkers can keep themselves and others safe.

Register your walkers

We recommend taking a register. Explain details might be shared to support NHS contact tracing.
Consider using the Ramblers app to keep walkers’ data safe and build up a picture of your most popular walks in the Insight Hub.
If taking a paper register, use our template.ou must be a member and recorded on Assemble as a volunteer walk leader. If you haven't previously done so, contact our Chairperson and ask for this to be arranged.
Keep local records securely and delete/destroy them after 21 days. Each walk leader can keep hold of their own registers, or groups can choose someone to look after them.

Set the right pace

•Set a pace to suit your group.
Stay in sight or communication with your back-marker at all times.
Take regular headcounts, be alert to any problems and be prepared to put your risk planning into action.

Be ready for emergencies

Encourage everyone to fill in an ICE (In Case of Emergency) Card.
If there is an emergency, dial 999. Depending on where you are, an ambulance or Mountain Rescue will be able to help.

Look out for other walkers

Be considerate towards other walkers and path users.
Respect everyone’s space – even if physical distancing is not a legal requirement at the time of your walk.
Always follow the Countryside Code when in England and Wales, and the Outdoor Access Code when in Scotland.

Have fun!