General Information Woodspring Ramblers is one of nine Somerset RA groups  
Walk Grades
easy, moderate, hard and strenuous.
Transport
members are encouraged to car pool, and to pick up those without transport.  Please make your own arrangements.  Drivers appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers. As a guide, 5p per mile per passenger, plus a share of any tolls or other charges involved is considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver.
Unforeseen circumstances
such as forecast severe weather or transport disruption may lead to walk changes or cancellation.
Meet-up points:
six-figure Ordnance Survey grid references are given for the start of each walk. Post Codes where possible for Sat Nav users
Refreshments
it is advisable to bring your own on all walks, although stops are sometimes made at pubs and cafes.
Dogs
are welcome on walks, unless stated otherwise, providing they are kept fully under control at all times.  The walk leader may require that dogs are kept on short leads at any time.

The Ramblers' Association and walk/event leaders disclaim responsibility for accidents or other occurrences that may take place during any event. All walkers must be responsible for their personnel safety.

Membership: after attending two walks, guests are expected to join the Ramblers’ Association.  Your subscription covers Group costs and supports the work of the RA locally and nationally.  Programmes are only mailed to RA members.  For membership forms and information, contact Mary on 01934 844429

For information on any of the walks email woodspring.ramblers@tesco.net or phone Marion 01934-833605

SAFETY
Walkers are expected to remain behind the leader and to follow any instructions they might be given. Participants with concerns about the conduct of a particular walk should inform the Walks Programme Secretary.

All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to mimise the potential for an accident to arise.

The Ramblers' Association has an insurance policy
which is essentially a standard traditional third party public liability policy. However it also includes a limited amout of civil liability cover. More detail is given on the Ramblers' Association Circular 113/05

It should be noted that the Association does not have any policy which covers individual members in the event of personal accidents. Such cover is the responsibility of the individual.
Updated
March 16th 2009