Shrewsbury Hillwalking Club (www.shrewswalk.co.uk) - Sunday walks Jul/Dec 2014 For Sunday walks, we meet at north side of Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, at times shown below. We'll see how many cars are required, and who's happy to drive, then travel to the walk start. People wishing to meet at the walk start may do so if agreed with the walk leader. Meeting Grade time Date Place Leader 6th July Llangynog/South Berwyn - walk start SJ052262 Phil & Cheryl Johnston 08:30 B 13th July Pen Llithrig y Wrach Christopher Machin 08:00 B 20th July Glyder Fach/Glyder Fawr Colin Carson 08:00 B 27th July TBA 3rd August Wenlock Edge Shirley Pemberton 09:00 C 10th August North Rhinogydd John Ellerslie 08:00 B 17th August Castle Caereinion Bill Fowler 08:30 C 24th August Suckley Hills Mike Pemberton 08:30 C 31st August Moel Hebog Colin Carson 08:00 B 7th September Cadair Berwyn Colin Carson 08:30 B 14th September Macclesfield area Dave Peters 08:30 B 21st September Vivod/Moel Fferna Bernard Crowhurst 08:30 B 28th September Llanerfyl (Disgwylfa) - 11 miles Mike Pemberton 08:30 C 5th October Llanyblodwel Carol Easthope 08:30 B 12th October Llandinam Nick Marshall and Judith Griffiths 08:30 B 19th October Ironbridge Gill and Nigel Pursey 09:00 B 26th October (GMT) Llantysilio Mountain Bill Fowler 08:00 B 2nd November Meifod Carol Easthope 08:30 B Wednesday 5th Nov Planning meeting and AGM - Reman Club, Albert Rd 9th November Bickerton, Beeston, Bulkeley Dave Peters 09:00 C 16th November Aran Fawddwy John Ellerslie 08:00 B 23rd November Brown Clee - walk start SO572850 Phil & Cheryl Johnston 08:30 B 30th November Stiperstones Colin Carson 08:00 B 7th December Bromlow Callow Jane Williams 09:00 C 14th December Pole Bank/Adstone Hill Colin Carson 08:00 B 21st December Shrewsbury Special Gill and Nigel Pursey 09:00 C 28th December Pandy (Glyn Ceiriog) - 10 miles Mike Pemberton 08:30 C 20:00 Shrewsbury Hillwalking Club www.shrewswalk.co.uk Walk Leaders: Colin Carson Bernard Crowhurst Carol Easthope John Ellerslie Bill Fowler Phil and Cheryl Johnston Nick Marshall and Judith Griffiths Christopher Machen Mike and Shirley Pemberton Dave Peters Gill and Nigel Pursey Jane Williams 01694 722784 01952 254004 01939 260761 01743 360115 01743 874298 01743 241284 01743 365447 01743 246634 01939 210601 01743 232468 01743 272986 01743 244074 Rules: 1 A named member leads each walk. 2 Any walk may be modified at the leader's discretion. 3 Most walks are for a full day of 6 to 8 hours, and are graded as follows: D - easy walks at a gentle pace, several stops; rarely longer than 8 miles C - walks that, while often involving mountains, are usually on obvious footpaths and with relatively easy gradients. This grade also covers lowland walks, and would not exceed 12 miles. B - Mountain or moorland walks which don't include scrambles. A - Any walk including a scramble. 4 Everyone must have footwear, clothing, food and equipment appropriate to the weather and other conditions. They should also carry a basic first aid kit, and a card with emergency contact details. Any medical conditions which may be a liability should be reported to the leader. 5 Leaders may refuse to allow anyone to join a walk or activity if they consider them to be inadequately equipped or unable to complete the walk. 6 Everyone is expected to keep together throughout the walk, and not to get ahead of the leader. Under no circumstances should anyone leave the group without first informing the leader and agreeing a safe route. 7 Children between 12 and 16 may go on grade C and D walks if accompanied by a parent/carer. Young people between 16 and 18 may go on all grades of walk with the written consent of their parent/carer. 8 Dogs are not allowed on club walks. 9 In the event of an accident, leaders must give full details in writing to the secretary, including a list of all people on the walk. Please note that it's usual to share cars where we can, and it is customary to share costs; 25p per mile shared between the driver and passengers. Disclaimer: all sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them, and hill walking is no exception. In spite of members' safety being of paramount concern, accidents will occasionally happen. It is important, therefore, that when rambling or hill walking, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify any hazards, and to take reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise. Club membership has the advantage of civil liability insurance, but this does not extend to personal loss or injury. Membership subscriptions: £8 single, £11 family. Officers: Chairman Vice Chairman Hon Sec Hon Treasurer Mike Pemberton Dave Peters Colin Carson, ‘Instone’, Ludlow Road, Little Stretton, SY6 6RE Jane Williams Committee: Geraldine Lane, Carol Easthope, John Ellerslie, Bill Fowler, Sue Hoult