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Walk Register

PETERBOROUGH RAMBLERS – WALK REGISTER

Walk Reference: …………………………………

Date of Recce: …………………………. Date of Walk: ………………………………..

In accordance with guidance from the Ramblers Association, this record of walkers must be completed before or during a walk. No need to print, you can fill in digitally or may use the Ramblers App. Whichever you do please keep it for 3 weeks and then destroy your list.

The maximum number of walkers permitted to attend a walk is 2 + 28 = 30

Leader: …………………………………………… Mobile No: ………………………………

Back Marker: …………………………………… Mobile No: ……………………………….

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

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Risk Assessment

Every walk is different, so complete a risk assessment for each one you lead to help you plan and make a note of the steps you are taking to keep walkers safe. After a walk, risk assessments should be sent to June Dobson (dobson.j2@btinternet.com) to be stored for three years.

Group:

Who is leading the walk?	Name:
Dates (DD/MM/YY)	Walk:	Risk assessment:	Recce:

Hazards Make a note of any hazards to walkers or others on your route		Precautions Tick the boxes that apply and add any others – you don’t need to tick every box.
Weather What is the forecasted weather? Is there any danger of extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall or other severe weather events?		Check the weather forecast and postpone/cancel if necessary
		Advise walkers to bring suitable clothing and items for the conditions
		Make a note of ‘escape routes’ on the recce
		Other/Detail:
Traffic Do you need to cross or walk along a road? Are there any level crossings?		Check for suitable crossing places on the recce
		Communicate clearly with the group on the day
		Maintain single file on any road sections
		Other/Detail:
Path surface and obstacles Are there hazards such as slippery paths, loose rocks, stiles, fallen trees, steep drops?		Check for hazards on the recce and adapt the route if needed
		Provide clear information to walkers beforehand
		Advise walkers to bring suitable footwear for the conditions
		Other/Detail:
Animals Will you pass livestock? Is there any danger of ticks or bites/stings?		Let walkers know to cross fields with livestock calmly and quietly, keeping the group together. Be prepared to divert if needed
		Leave gates and property as you find them
		Advise walkers to check for ticks and remove promptly if found
		Other/Detail:
Communications Is there a chance you could get lost, lose touch with walkers, lose visibility or phone signal?		Recce the route in advance
		Pre-register phone with 999 emergency text service
		Let somebody know your plans and the time you expect to be back
		Other/Detail:
Other Add any other hazards on your walk here.		Follow any national or local Covid-19 restrictions