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Anyone wanting to go on any of the events should be familiar with the
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Coach outings
Car outings Distance and gradings Equipment and safety
Clothing and first aid Leader
Weather conditions
Maps and grid references
Dogs
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Bookings should be made to the Booking Secretary between 9am and 5pm
Monday to Friday, leaving the following details on the answering machine: Name(s),
date of walk, pick up point and telephone number. Should any walk be fully
booked, the Booking Secretary will telephone those affected.
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WEEKEND CAR OUTINGS – A car sharing scheme operates to minimise the number of cars parked at remote car parks and encourage car sharing, thereby allowing more members without their own transport to come on outings. The meeting point for weekend car outings will be at Golden Square, just off Union Street. Please be at the meeting point prompt at 9.30 a.m. Those attending car outings are asked to consider making a contribution (suggested £1 for expenses and £2 for travelling up to 25 miles, £3 for 26-50 miles and £4 for journeys of 51+ miles). At the same time we will be registering those attending for insurance purposes. MID WEEK CAR OUTINGS – This system currently, only applies to the walks on the summer programme. The meeting point for these walks is the car park at Duthie Park, off Riverside Drive. Please be at the meeting point prompt at 9.30 a.m. Those attending car outings are asked to consider making a contribution (suggested £1 for expenses and £2 for travelling up to 25 miles, £3 for 26-50 miles and £4 for journeys of 51+ miles). Donations will be collected by the leader on the day and passed to the treasurer. At the same time we will be registering those attending for insurance purposes.. |
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Distance and gradings Gradings are used to give an indication of the
severity of the walk. Currently the gradings used
are shown below, mileages are approximate. SA+ Severe - arduous walks for the experienced and very fit,
involving all of these factors: on high ground with exposure, steep ascents
and descents, at a brisk pace, distances over 15 miles. Standard grading for
hill walking in winter conditions. SA- Strenuous - for the fit, involving some or all of these
factors: on high or rough ground, with steep ascents and descents, at a brisk
pace, distances over 15 miles. SB+ Between moderate and strenuous - for the reasonably fit.
Standard grading for summits taken at a slower pace in summer conditions. SB- Moderate - demanding a higher standards
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Stout boots are required for SA and SB grade walks. In addition you should
always carry a rucksack with waterproofs, spare clothing, food and
non-alcoholic drink. New members are requested not to attempt walks outwith
their capability. If in doubt contact the leader who will be happy to advise
you. All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated
with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of
members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally
occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the
activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify
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You are advised to be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions
regardless of the season. It is recommended that you have a change of
clothing with you, which can be left in the car or on the coach. Also, as a
precaution, it is considered advisable to carry your own personal first aid
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The safety of the party depends on adhering to the leader's instructions.
The average speed of the walk is that of the slowest person. So, in fairness
to the group, it is important that you are capable of that grade of walk. All
walkers should remain within the group unless a specific arrangement has been
made with the Leader. Regular stops are made to allow the party to regroup. The Leader is responsible for the following:
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Appointing a rear person
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Giving a first aid kit to the rear person
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Counting the party numbers at start and end
plus any appropriate times on the walk
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Appointing a flagman when walking on metalled
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Ensuring gates are left as found
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Leader may cancel or alter a walk if adverse
weather conditions render the programmed walk hazardous or otherwise
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The maps and grid references referred to in the programme are the OS Landranger 1:50000 series. These are widely available if
you wish to follow the walk route in more detail or lead a walk.
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It is regretted that dogs are not permitted on any of our walks.
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All routes Start 1. Bedford Road next to the University car park. 2. Top of Powis Place (just before the junction with George Street) +5. 3. Union Street (East End) +10. 4. Union Street (West End) (outside Bruce Millers) +15.
Southern Route 5. Holburn Street, near junction with Broomhill Road +15. 6. Riverside Place junction +20. 7. Stonehaven Road/Cairngorm Road junction +25.
Western Route 5. Mannofield Shops +20. 6. Cults - opposite Cults Hotel +25.
Queens Road Route 5. Queens Road/Anderson Drive junction +20. 6. Queens Road/Springfield Road junction +25.
North West Route 5. Queens Road/Anderson Drive junction +20. 6. Anderson Drive/Midstocket Road junction +25. 7. North Anderson Drive (lay-by just before the roundabout with Provost Rust Drive) +25. 8. North Anderson Drive/Great Northern Road junction +30. 9. Bucksburn (bus stop opposite Chalmers Bakery, Auchmill Road) +35. 10. (A96) Four Mile Pub, Bucksburn, +40 or 10. (A947) Victoria Street Post Office, Dyce +40.
Northern Route 5. Queens Road/Anderson Drive junction +20. 6. Anderson Drive/Midstocket Road junction +25. 7. Top of Cairncry Road +30. 8. Six Roads Roundabout +35. 9. St. Machar Drive – bus stop at junction with Sandilands Drive +35. 10. Seaton – bus stop opposite Seaton Arms +40. 11. Bridge of Don – Ellon Road police station +40.
+ 5 min is minutes after start time bus will arrive at particular pick up point
Other pickup points en-route can be arranged
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