GENERAL INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS
We’re a walking group in the Lake District aimed at younger walkers in their 20s 30s and 40s. Whether you’re an experienced mountain walker or a complete novice – this is the friendly walking group for you!
Founded in 2004 our small but dedicated group of volunteers put on a large selection of walks catering for all levels of experience and stamina, from gentle strolls to energetic ridge walks requiring a good degree of fitness and stamina.
We are always pleased to welcome new members to don boots and join us on our walks.
We have a large selection of events catering for all levels of experience and stamina, from gentle strolls to energetic ridge walks requiring a good degree of fitness and stamina. We just ask that new people choose an easier walk to begin with (leisurely or moderate).
To join in all you have to do is phone or text the walk leader of that particular walk for more details and to introduce yourself on the day.
You can do a couple of taster walks before you join the Ramblers. If you wish to join click on the Ramblers website link below and put “summitt good 20’s to 30’s ” as the group you wish to join.
Leaders reserve the right to turn away participants who, in their opinion, are inadequately equipped or unfit for the type of walk.Questions?
For general enquiries please complete the contact form. For questions about an event please contact the organizer directly on the event page.
Walking Kit
Footwear – For easier walks you can get away with trainers but please double check with the walk leader to see if terrain is suitable. Moderate walks require boots or cross-country trainers to keep your feet dry and decent tread to help grip the ground.
Clothing – Artificial fibres are best as they dry fast. You don’t have to have dedicated kit e.g. polyester or your football top and tracky bottoms is just as good in a pinch, a fleecy top or jumper for warmth and in colder months hat and gloves. Jeans and a suit jacket, best avoided.
Waterproofs – We walk in the UK so we presume you already have a waterproof. Remember to bring it otherwise it will rain as our chairperson found out. On moderate walks and above you need waterproof trousers as well.
Windproofs – Most waterproofs will be windproof. Weather can change quickly in the Lake District and it may be warm in the valley the summit may not be so.
Food – We don’t encourage shooting haggis and stalking deer. We recommend bringing at least a litre, ideally 2, even if the walk includes a pub stop. Food, can there be too much? Try not to bring the tinned steak pie; but there’s little wrong with an off the shelf sandwich or biscuits. It doesn’t need to be dehydrated Astronought or ex army rations for day trips.
Bag – Finally a rucksack to put it all in. Your old schoolbag will do for shorter trips, just please don’t turn up with a plastic carrier bag – you will find it really uncomfortable really quickly.
Membership
You can do a couple of taster walks before you join the Ramblers. If you wish to join click on the Ramblers website and put “summitt good 20s to 30s ” as the group you wish to join (we were originally set up as a 20 -30s before adding 40s and system is stuck with old name).
Become a member: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership
Social
If you haven’t found it yet, our Facebook group is here
We look forward to seeing you!