Above all, a warm and friendly welcome

Peak Walking Group prides itself on being as accessible and inclusive as a walking group can be.

A passion for enjoying the Peak District’s wide open spaces

Our members are committed walkers, but we’re not as quick as we used to be, and are happy to take a breather under cover of admiring the scenery

Friendly and Welcoming

People will talk to you, and you won’t find yourself on the fringes of established cliques.

Two breaks in each walk

Coffee at 11:00 – sometimes with cake – and lunch at 1pm. Bring your own comestibles.

A steady pace

Not for us the “head down, stride out” march of many walking groups. We take our time, wait for back markers – and crucially give them time to catch their breath when they arrive!

You don’t need expensive gear, but we do expect that anyone walking with us will be suitably dressed for the weather, including where appropriate waterproofs, warm clothing, sun protection (sometimes all on the same day!). The terrain on our walks can often be challenging, and stout footwear – ideally walking boots, and almost never trainers – will be needed. For more suggestions, please see the Ramblers guide

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/what-wear-when-walking

If in doubt about whether a particular walk is suitable, the walk leader can be contacted in advance for more details.

If you’re thinking of joining a walk as a guest, please let the leader know, so that we can look out for you at the start point.

Being sociable and taking time to look at the views is why we walk, not just to keep fit, though if it’s freezing cold our lunch/snack stops will be shortened.

We are always mindful of the Countryside Code: Countryside Code campaign site.

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

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