Peak Walking Group Club Rules

1. Anyone participating on a walk does so at their own risk.
It is to be understood that all participants have informed themselves of details of the walk and hazards likely to be met via the walk programme or contact with a PWG representative such as the walk leader.
Walkers should be aware that PWG does not provide coaching, training or qualified First Aid assistance.

2. Persons under the age of 18 are allowed to attend walks but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

3. Walk leaders to make sure all party members are suitably equipped, and in extreme circumstances would be justified in turning away someone if they thought that the lack of proper footwear or equipment would put themselves or others in danger.

4. All walkers must carry their ICE (In Case of Emergency) card. The walk leader will provide a replacement for any mislaid card, to be completed at the start of the walk. Leaders will also ask any guest/day walker to fill out a card at the start and to carry it in their rucksack.

5. The walk leader is permitted to exercise their discretion as to variation of the route on the appointed day. Any suggested extension of the walk distance will be by approval of all members present.

6. Any member on a walk who is unwell will be escorted back to the start/finish point by at least one other member.

7. Membership fees are due on 1 January. Members joining after 1 July will only be required to pay 50% of the annual joining fee.

8. Day/guest members may attend two walks but thereafter must join PWG to comply with insurance and data protection requirements.

9. All members and guests must abide by the Countryside Code*.
*Summary and long versions are both at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the- countryside-code