Some interesting Questions & Answers
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Here are some questions we often get asked and some useful answers, if your question is not answered here please Contact us via email
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What age range does your group cover? | We are primarily a group for walkers of working age who are outside the 20s & 30s age range (for which there is a specific group - see the Hampshire 20s & 30s Walking Group). Typically, this means that most members fall into the 40s & 50s age bracket, although of course all members of the Ramblers (and others exploring whether the Ramblers is for them) are welcome to walk with us. |
Can I bring my dog on the walks? | The answer is almost always yes, with very few exceptions. If dogs are not allowed on a particular walk then this will be clearly stated on the walks programme on the website. If you do bring your dog on a walk, we ask that you keep it on a lead in fields with livestock, when walking on roads, and also on open access land from the 1st March to the 31st July, in accordance with the law. In most other situations they are fine off the lead as long as they are under your close control. Dog fouling causes a nuisance to other walkers so we therefore expect you to pick up after your dog. Most of our members like dogs and are comfortable around them, but there some people who are a bit wary of them so please don't let your dog approach and jump up at people.. |
Can I bring children on the walks? | Yes, but please check with the walk leader first. Please note that the group is designed for adults. Some pub stops may not be suitable, or the pace may be difficult for small children |
Do I have to join the group before coming on a walk? | No! You are welcome to come along and try us out on a couple of walks, but if you want to keep coming after this you will need to join the Ramblers Association. This is for insurance purposes and also because they fund the group via a contribution from central funds. Note that you must be a member of the Ramblers Association to come on weekends away. If you are already a member of the Ramblers Association it doesn't matter if you have already specified a different group, or didn't specify one at all, and you don't need to do anything more to join us. But if you do end up mainly walking with us, rather than your old group, we would be grateful if you would "change your allegiances" to us. |
I don't have a car, can I get a lift to the start of a walk? | Whilst we strongly encourage car sharing wherever possible it is not practical for walk leaders or the committee to secure lifts for those without cars. If at all possible try to make a walk that can be reached by public transport or bicycle and chat to a few people to see if anyone is, or knows someone, from your area so might be willing to offer a lift to you in future. |
Are the walks only within Hampshire? | No. Whilst we are a Hampshire based group we sometimes stray into the neighbouring counties. |
Once I join the group, do I have to come on every walk? | No! You can turn up as often or as infrequently as you like. |
If I join, will I be expected to lead a walk? | No one will be forced to lead a walk, but as this group is run by unpaid volunteers the expression 'many hands make light work' is very apt. We are happy to encourage and assist any novice walk leaders who wish to contribute to our continued success. |
Oh no I've got to the end and you haven't answered my question!, what should I do now ? | Why not send us an email, our general address is at the top of the page or if your question is more specific have a look at the committee page and click on any of our pictures to email us a specific question. |
