Getting started as a walk leader
New walk leaders are always welcome. The Ramblers website has lots of useful information, take a look and contact Donna to help you get started.
Walk Leader Online Training Opportunities
New online events are published at intervals, to find out the latest visit: Ramblers online events
Walking Routes
Looking for a walk route to lead for our group, or maybe to enjoy with friends and family? Take a look at the listing diligently assembled by Simon K whilst walk coordinating for Evesham Group. There's a varied collection of walking website links and previous walk routes completed by leaders.
In Case of Emergency Cards
Knowing who is attending an activity and having access to their contact details is important in case of an emergency. One way that walk leaders can do this, is by asking participants to carry In Case of Emergency (ICE) cards. The cards are free and available from our Group Chair - Sheila.
For further information about the cards and alternatives visit the Ramblers website.
Generic Risk Assessment
Current Ramblers guidance requires each Group to conduct a Generic Risk Assessment that covers their walks. Evesham Ramblers assessment is attached below. The assessment is closely based on the template provided by Ramblers, but with some small changes of wording to better suit our particular circumstances. It has been previously circulated to Walk Leaders and has subsequently been reviewed and endorsed by the Evesham Ramblers Committee on 24/09/2024. Any queries or comments, please contact Donna
Generic Risk Assessment for Evesham Ramblers Group Walks
Accidents and Emergencies
The Ramblers have refreshed the Incident Report Form for incidents involving injury, property damage or near misses. The form now requires you to confirm the walk grading and what emergency services were involved, if any. The form can be downloaded from the Document Library and the Ramblers Contact Us webpage. Please start using this refreshed form going forwards.
And remember, incidents need to be reported to Ramblers as soon as possible (within 10 days of the incident occurring). If there is a serious incident, this needs to be reported to the group secretary and Ramblers on the same day the incident takes place. Then complete our incident report form and contact Ramblers on
Expense Claims
Walk Leaders may, if they wish, make a claim for travel expenses incurred when carrying out a recce for a walk that they have committed to lead.
The rules, as agreed by Evesham Ramblers Committe, are:
- Claims must be agreed prior to making the Recce
- No claim can be more than £10
- Evesham Ramblers funds are limited, so not all claims may be granted
For further information about making a claim contact Donna