Walker Safety

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Please be aware that all sporting and leisure activities have inherent
hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception.

Notwithstanding safety of members is always of paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur.

Therefore, it is important that when entering into the activity, every participant appreciates they have a personal responsibility to identify and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or, minimise potential for an accident to arise.

Extra care must be taken when walking on or crossing roads. It is usual to face oncoming traffic and walk on the outside of bends in single file.

The rule is to follow the advice of the leader.

More guidance and general information is available on Ramblers website - click Safety

Safety Items

The Dog Walking Code

Issued for guidance to the general public but of relevance to Ramblers Led Walks where dogs are allowed. Note that dogs must be under close control at all times. Please read the code by clicking HERE

Crossing Railway Tracks

In our area we have many rights of way that cross operational railway lines. Any recce should include an assessment of these high risk hazards when needing to cross such lines. Leaders must exercise extreme care and control of their group.

Network Rail produce a useful crossing safety leaflet. To view and download it click HERE

Animal Anxieties - Horses

We repeatedly advise of a need for care when walking near cows. An incident involving a Scarborough member being attacked by a horse is a reminder to take similar care when near equines. Harry Whitehouse of Ryedale Group has provided a brief report of the event. Click HERE to read it.