{"id":21,"date":"2023-03-02T13:55:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T13:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hikenorfolk.org.uk\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2024-01-05T16:03:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:03:35","slug":"advice-for-walk-leaders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hikenorfolk.org.uk\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"ADVICE FOR WALK LEADERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to walk leading! Initially it can be a bit daunting to lead a walk \u2013 hopefully these ideas will help. Have fun and remember t<\/strong>o lead a walk you will need to be a member of the Ramblers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beforehand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can find a route in a book, follow a marked footpath, take one off a map or follow a route you already know.<\/p>\n

Walk recce<\/h3>\n

Before you list your walk it is important to \u2018recce\u2019 the route to check the paths are not overgrown or roads closed etc. This needn\u2019t be a solo activity, many a friendship has been cemented by helping each other check out a new route! Indeed walk leading itself may be done jointly if you wish.<\/p>\n

There are also experienced Walk Leaders who would be happy to give advice and could come on recces or support you during the walk. If you would like to have some support and someone to recce with then please\u00a0contact us via the\u00a0Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page or just speak with one of Walk Leaders.<\/p>\n

Submit your walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you have your walk, you\u2019re ready to\u00a0list it on our Meetup page. This should include a brief description and travel details. If you\u2019re not ready to do that, we can do it for you, just let us know via the\u00a0Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

We operate rolling four week walk programme, so please plan your dates to fit in with our current advertised walk programme. \u00a0We welcome walks as far ahead as possible, as it give us the flexibility to put on extra walks as soon as they\u2019re confirmed.<\/p>\n

If you are suddenly unable to lead your walk please try and find a substitute leader. We don\u2019t want to have to cancel any walks.<\/p>\n

Introducing the walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please introduce yourself at the start of the walk and give a bit of detail about the walk itself (e.g. terrain, places of interest, lunch stop, toilet facilities).<\/p>\n

We usually have several new people on each walk so please give some more general information about Hike Norfolk and let new members know they can go on 3 walks for free before they need to join the Ramblers. If there are a small number you are free to do this during the walk if you prefer not to keep talking in front of everyone.<\/p>\n

It would be very helpful if you could check the walk\u2019s MeetUp event and mark anyone who didn\u2019t attend as a no-show. This will help us root out fake accounts\/serial pests.<\/p>\n

Before setting of<\/strong>f<\/h3>\n

Count the number of people you have (recount occasionally during the walk to check you have everyone).<\/p>\n

If there is a large turn-out, it may be a good idea to appoint a \u2018backmarker\u2019 so that you don\u2019t lose anyone from the back of the group. This doesn\u2019t need to be someone who is familiar with the route \u2013 just ask for a volunteer at the start of the walk. Don\u2019t forget to wait for your backmarker, particularly when you reach a junction.<\/p>\n

During the wal<\/strong>k<\/h3>\n

There may be a range of abilities on a walk \u2013 please take note of this when setting the pace. Try not to lose anyone! Allow people time to catch up if needed.<\/p>\n

Lunch: it\u2019s best to advise people to bring a packed lunch, it you plan to stop.<\/p>\n

After the walk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Check you have everyone.<\/p>\n

We need to keep track of how many people are walking, if there were any issues or if you have any comments, if so, please let us know via \u00a0the\u00a0Contact us<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

Finally, make sure you enjoy a well-deserved drink!<\/p>\n

Thanks for leading the walk! You\u2019re making a valuable contribution to the group.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to walk leading! Initially it can be a bit daunting to lead a walk \u2013 hopefully these ideas will help. Have fun and remember to lead a walk you will need to be a member of the Ramblers. Beforehand You can find a route in a book, follow a marked footpath, take one off … <\/p>\n

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