Walking with us - guide / tips

Can I join a walk?

Full or associate members of the HFW Group of the Ramblers Association can come on all our walks. They will have the full programme sent, by post or email.

Everyone can come on our walks open to the public.

How do I join a walk?

All the walks offered by the Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Group of the RA start and finish with public transport - either a train or tube station.

Train Times - Warning

NB: All our walkers (including those arriving by car) are recommended always to confirm train times, either with the leader or directly with:

• National Rail enquiries (0845 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk) and / or
• Transport for London (020 722 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk)

What should I wear / bring with me?

All seasons / weathers:

• Walking boots: well broken-in, waterproof, and with good ankle support.
  NB: Never make a floor dirty: walkers should either remove muddy boots and leave them outside or cover each boot up with a plastic bag
• Mobile phone - in case of injury or separation from the group
• First aid kit - the leader does not carry first aid items for the group
• Food - emergency rations, at least, in case the pub / cafe cannot serve food

Winter

• Gaiters: these protect trouser legs from mud and damp
• Trousers: ideally of a quick-drying material like cotton
• Hats are useful in rainy weather
• Liquid to drink - tea / coffee in thermos; bottle of water

Summer

• Hat to keep the sun off the face
• Neck-scarf to keep the sun off the neck
• Sun cream to protect skin against UV sunlight
• Sun glasses - for sunny periods
• Water - vital
• Footwear: usually light boots / trainers are quite adequate

What about food?

• There is always a chance to stop mid-walk, usually for about an hour or so
• Your own food: you should eat your own food outside pub premises
• Pub food: the leader will indicate whether pub food will be available. If not, all walkers should bring their own food

Bringing your dog

Please phone the leader if you are thinking of bringing a dog on a walk. You will be expected to be in control of your dog at all times, & be responsible for its behaviour, by keeping the dog on a lead when passing near livestock.