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Magazine of Ramblers Scotland Lothian & Borders Area ISSUE 73 APRIL 2019 - OCTOBER 2019 Magazine of Ramblers Scotland Lothian & Borders Area Walk programmes of local groups: Balerno, Coldstream, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Eildon, Linlithgow, Livingston, Midlothian, South Queensferry & Tweeddale. Ramblers Charity England & Wales No: 1093577 Scotland No: SC039799 www.lothian-borders-ramblers.org.uk CHAIRMAN’S LETTER Hope this note finds you all well and enjoying some great walking too. It was lovely to see so many groups represented and our youngest member, two year old Scott (Edinburgh Family Group), at our recent Area AGM. It was kindly hosted by the East Lothi- an group, who did a marvellous job welcoming everyone to North Berwick. After our business meeting, we had two very good speakers from East Lothian. One from the Sea Bird Centre and one from the local Ranger service. Both were very enjoyable and informative. You may have heard…..news travels fast …‘The Gathering 2019’ is being hosted by the Eil- don Group in the Scottish Borders from the 3rd to 6th May and full details for registration are on the Ramblers Website. We have a full programme of magnificent Walks and entertainment including a Ceilidh and we hope you will give this weekend your full support. We have to date over 100 coming so please come if you can and join us for fun and friendship, guaranteed. We have a few changes to the Area Committee and we are saying our goodbyes and thanks to Christine Dykes who has done a great job for the past three years as Area Secretary. I would like to welcome Julia Roberts onboard who is taking on this role and sure she will do a great job too. We also welcome our new Training Coordinator Cat Wright joining us from Edinburgh Young Walkers. Wishing them both well in their respective posts. I hope we can all look forward to a great Summer of walking and discovering new places with great company. Assuring you of my best attention. Best wishes Martin Davison ([email protected]) GROUP SECRETARIES BALERNO (LB3) EILDON (LB13) J Bisacre M Davison 07858 386485 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] COLDSTREAM (LB8) LINLITHGOW (LB4) Georgina Jahre Sue Lloyd Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] EAST LOTHIAN (LB5) LIVINGSTON (LB2) Ms A Stronach Laima Campbell Tel 01620 894596 Tel 07557 797575 EDINBURGH (LB1) MIDLOTHIAN (LB12) Mary Blackford Tel 07896 198632 M Kirkwood Email: [email protected] Tel 0131 454 0283 EDINBURGH YOUNG WALKERS (LB50) SOUTH QUEENSFERRY (LB11) Richard Holiday Rachel Stewart Contact: http://eyw.org.uk Tel 0131 339 6060 TWEEDDALE (LB7) Elaine Wright Email: [email protected] Illustrations: Front Cover - View over St Mary’s Loch - Eildon Group Back Cover - Falls from Ossian Hall - Balerno Group Page 2 TRAIL issue 73 RAMBLERS SCOTLAND - TEL: 0131 357 5850 JESS DOLAN DANNY CARDEN Director Communications & Engagement Officer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] JEANNIE CRANFIELD KATY ROBINSON Delivery Officer Walk Leadership Project Manager Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HELEN TODD JOHN NICHOLLS Campaigns & Policy Manager Walk Leadership Volunteering and Quality Ass Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] If you are interested in becoming a walk leader trainer or becoming a mentor to new walk leaders, please contact John Nicholls for further information and training dates across Scotland. Helen Todd will be organising a national access training day in Perth on 28 September 2019, please contact her for further details. We will be organising a further national volunteer training day in September, date and location to be confirmed but please register interest with Jeannie Cranfield. Stirling Young Walkers in Ramblers Scotland newest group, launching on 23rd March 2019. Lots of walks planned so please spread the word to anyone who might be interested: https://www.meetup.com/Stirling-Young-Walkers/ Page 3 TRAIL issue 73 GROUP WALKING PROGRAMMES Introduction Anyone interested is welcome to join walks organised by any group and you can try up to three walks before you would be expected to join the Ramblers. There is no charge for walks (but there may be a cost for transport, see below). On each group’s page you will find: details of the group, including its programme of walks, regular meeting places, and contact numbers. Some groups give details of transport links and parking restrictions at their Meeting Points. Whilst every effort is made to keep these updated you should check with the operator that they are up to date before setting out. Several groups issue news and updates on walks and other events by email. Details are shown in the introduction for individual groups where this applies. You can sign up for as many Groups as you wish on the Lothian & Borders page on the Ramblers UK website: www.lothian-borders-ramblers.org.uk Walk Grades Lothian & Borders Ramblers walks are graded – see descriptions below. These descriptions are a general guide as each walk’s grading on the day can depend on the time of year, weather, etc. If you are unsure what level to try, please contact the walk leader (WL) for more detail about the amount of ascent, descent, gradient, the terrain and pace before you decide whether the walk is suitable for you. The WL will probably have walked the route and know what to expect. D Up to 4 miles/6.5 km at a slow pace on level ground C Up to 7 miles/11 km at a leisurely pace on good paths and tracks. Low hills and/or undulating ground C+ Up to 7 miles/11 km at a leisurely pace with some ascent or over roughish ground B Up to 10 miles/16 km moderately demanding with hills generally on tracks or paths at a moderate pace B+ Up to 12 miles/19 km similar to B but more strenuous with longer distances and more ascent. Slow A Same as A but taken at a slower pace. A Up to 15 miles/24 km steep ascents and descents often over very rough terrain at a demanding pace. A+ Up to 15 miles/24 km as above at a more demanding pace and frequently with exposure and requiring equipment such as ice axes and crampons. What should you bring on a walk? Walking in Scotland with its quickly-changing and vastly varying weather means that you may have to take far more than you think that you need just to cover all weather eventualities. In addition to the usual gear, consider bringing along a mat or plastic sheet to sit on and pack it all into a backpack to leave your hands free. Boots or stout walking shoes are advisable for the majority of walks. Waterproof jackets and trousers are almost essential in Scotland throughout the year. Several light layers of clothing are better than one heavy one as they allow more flexibility. A hat and gloves in your rucksack are always useful. Bring enough water to keep you hydrated. Some snacks to keep you going, a packed lunch and drinks should be brought unless otherwise indicated. Page 4 TRAIL issue 73 SAFETY ON A WALK Safety is always our first consideration and the Lothian & Borders Area offers support to all our Walk Leaders. The WL will usually walk the walk (recce) beforehand to check if there are any problems with their planned route and carry out a risk assessment. WLs carry a First Aid kit. The WL will sometimes appoint a 'back marker' who is usually an experienced walker, to ensure that no one gets left behind. Everybody’s safety depends on the co-operation of every member of the group. Any adventure carries an element of risk and individuals must accept a degree of responsibility for their own safety. • Check the grade of the walk and talk to the WL if you are not sure or need more information. It can be dangerous to attempt walks outwith your capabilities • Wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring any equipment that the WL requests. Many people like to carry a map, compass, walking poles, whistle, first aid kit, torch and survival bag • Water and food: carry enough water and food. It is a good idea to carry a food reserve just in case of emergencies • Always stay within sight of the WL as they need to be able to contact you easily and quickly. It can cause problems if the group is split up by people going too fast or too slow. Walk at the pace of the group and let the WL know sooner rather than later if you are struggling for any reason • Follow WL’s instructions as they have the safety of everyone to consider • Always let the WL know if you wish to leave the walk for any reason (eg for a comfort stop) • Be aware of hazards as their danger can increase greatly with the size of the group • In case of emergency, walkers who carry a mobile phone on a walk should list at least one ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact number. The main message from The Scottish Outdoor Access Code: • Take responsibility for your own actions • Respect the interests of other people • Care for the environment And remember - • Respect the life of the countryside • Leave all gates as the group found them • Keep all dogs under control • Keep to paths across farmland, avoid crops • Leave no litter, take it home • Avoid damaging fences, hedges and walls • Safeguard water supplies • Protect wildlife, wild plants and trees • Drive carefully on country roads • Guard against all risk of fire Linlithgow Loch Boltachan Linlithgow Sandwood Bay Page 5 TRAIL issue 73 TRANSPORT If the journey to the start point is by car, it is Ramblers policy to encourage car sharing to minimise environmental impact.
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