Ten Handy Hints to Happy Hiking

• Wear suitable clothing - ie be prepared for all kinds of weather (cold and wet, hot and sunny) take waterproofs in Winter and extra layers of warm clothes, don't forget the sunscreen in Summer.
  
• Walking boots are usually a must for good grip and to prevent the feet becoming too tired.
  
• Keep in step with your leader - the leaders plan the walks carefully including suitable stops for coffee, lunch, and tea.
  
• We plan to have a back marker - make sure you know who that is, they could be useful!
  
• When road walking listen for cars
  
• If a vehicle approaches on a single-track road then we should walk on one side, following the leader.
  
• On a road walk on the outside of a bend - you will see what is coming and they will see you!
  
• Help each other by looking out - try not to get out of sight of the person behind you.
  
• Be aware of others eg the leader or back marker might get lonely.
  
• Single file - this is necessary beside a road and in a field with crops - we don't want to leave behind some upset farmers.