Welcome!! – thank you for choosing to come and walk with Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Ramblers.
As with all organisations in this modern world there are risks that we have to be aware of and so we have rules to try and minimise those dangers and to make the experience as pleasurable as possible for all those involved.
The main objective of the programme is to help members enjoy walking. With this in mind, the committee would like to emphasise the following:-
Walkers should at all times stay near to the leader and not out of sight or earshot, or leave a walk without informing the leader.
Inexperienced Walkers: Walkers must check with the leader before coming on any grade of walk with which they are unaccustomed. This applies where a walker’s inability to cope with conditions and maintain a reasonable wal king pace can cause a problem for that walker, the leader, or affect the safety of the party.
In the interests of safety, the leader may refuse to lead anyone whom he/she considers to be inadequately equipped or unable to cope with the conditions.
Consideration For Other Walkers: As groups are usually made up of members of varying walking ability and speeds, please consider those at the back of the party.
LEADERS, especially, are reminded that they must set and control the pace of the walk to reflect these differing abilities and MUST NOT ALLOW THE PACE TO BE DICTATED BY ANY MEMBERS OF THE PARTY WHO MAY TEND TO FORCE THE PACE.
Those who may be walking ahead of leaders must stop at junctions and wait for group.
Equipment/What To Bring: Sufficient warm, waterproof clothing and strong footwear should be taken. Walking boots are essential on Grade A+ and A walks and desirable on all walks. Be prepared for changeable weather conditions. JEANS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
On full day walks (Wednesdays and Sundays) a drink, a snack and a packed lunch should be taken. A flask of hot drink is recommended.
The Country Code: Walkers are expected to observe the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the Country Code (England).
The Ramblers: All those interested in walking are welcome to join us, but we would expect those taking part on a regular basis to join the Ramblers Association.
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership
Tel: 020 3961 3232 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Amongst many of the benefits of being a Ramblers member are the discounts available on walking gear, gadgets and more with exclusive discounts from our partners. These can be found when you sign in to your Ramblers account.
Alterations to a Walk: The leader(s) may change a walk because of adverse weather or ground conditions, or for any other good reason.
The leader(s) make a considerable input into planning and organising the walk(s). Please do nothing to undermine their authority and, in particular, if you have any comment regarding the content of the walk, do make it in private.
Insurance: Please note that neither the GROUP nor LEADERS of walks in the programme can accept liability for any accident which may occur on any walks. Personal Accident Insurance for ramblers and members is available from: British Mountaineering Council Services Ltd, Crawford House, Precinct Centre, Bridge Street East, Manchester M13 9RZ
All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of walkers always being of paramount importance, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that he/she has a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all responsible steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.
Access Problems: Walkers encountering any problems/issues with footpaths or access, please report this to a committee member.
Suggestion For Walks: These are welcome at any time, not only when a new walk programme is being prepared. Please speak to a member of the committee or your walk leader.
Volunteer Leaders: In order to be able to produce a weekly programme with ideally two walks per Sunday, one walk on a Tuesday and one walk for every second Wednesday and Saturday, as is currently the aim, new leaders are required. For members who would like to lead but feel they lack the confidence or competence to do so, the club would give them every encouragement to learn the necessary skills by arranging for them to shadow a leader on any particular walk. An experienced leader would support them for the first walks they lead until they feel sufficiently confident. Experienced leaders are willing to help any potential new leaders with map reading and compass skills. There are also courses and training/support materials available from Ramblers Scotland.
Library: The Group have a selection of Ordnance Survey Maps which are available to any Member who wishes to borrow them. Please contact Davy Forrest (email:
Social Evenings / Weekend Walking Breaks: Up to date information will be emailed out from the club secretary and appear on our website.
Smoking: We ask members who smoke, not to do so at the inconvenience or annoyance of other members, and it should be noted that there is strictly no smoking or vaping allowed on the Sunday bus.
Raising a Concern or Complaint: The Ramblers Associatioin has a local approach to resolving complaints. Should you have a complaint relating to something that has happened within the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth group, this should be forwarded, in the first instance, to either the Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer. They are the group Honorary Committee members, and their contact details can be found on our Contacts page.
Language: Abusive language or derogatory terms will not be tolerated.