Walking with Northern Link

On walks pages clicking on the NGR gives a map page. At the bottom of the map page "Click here to convert coordinates" Sat Nav coordinates in various formats and the nearest Post code can be found.
Please note in rural areas Post Codes may be several miles from the meeting point and may even be accessed from different roads.
Sat Nav Coordinates in Deg's, Min's & Sec's are give with the walk details.

As part of its varied programme Northern Link arranges organised walks for its members. The focus is on meeting people and socialising rather than exercise. It is sometimes easier to break the ice and talk to new people in the great outdoors rather than in a bar or on the dance floor. So don't stay at home, get out there, enjoy the company, fresh air and the great British countryside.

Walks will be graded:-
Bird Watch - These are not walks a such a pair of binoculars essential and no dogs allowed.
Easy - Means easy paths hardly any hills or stiles.
Easy to Moderate - Means rougher paths and some low hills and stiles will be encountered.
Moderate - Invariably means hilly. With rougher paths and fields.
Moderate to Strenuous - Higher hills with rougher terrain some scrambling and rocks may be encountered.
Strenuous - Covers very steep or rough terrain including high mountains.

The times given for walks are the time that the walk will commence. Please try to arrive 15 Minutes earlier so that you can register and be ready to leave on time. It will not be possible to delay the start of the walk for more than a few minutes.

Dogs and/or children are usually welcome on the walks unless mentioned otherwise but always check with the leader beforehand if you are unsure. See Country Code for more details about bringing dogs on walks.

Sufficient liquids, a packed lunch (unless stated in the program), a torch in the winter months, suitable warm and waterproof clothing will be required on all walks, regardless of the time of year.

It is recommended that a change of clothing and a towel is taken so you can change before travelling home if wet.

Northern Link Membership cards must be carried at every Northern Link event attended.

Northern Link members are requested to hand in a completed walk registration slip to the Walk Leader.

Prospective members please fill in the walk registration slip provided by the Walk Leader. After a couple of attendances as a guest you will have to join Northern Link if you wish to continue walking with us.

Lapsed members will not be allowed on the walks until they have rejoined Northern Link.

There are often more walks available to Link members "off Programme" to fill gaps and needs (i.e. people may not always want to travel to where the official walks are, or the walk grade may not be suitable). These walks may be advertised at Link venues, pub nights or slips given out on walks.

New walk leaders are always welcome. If you would like to lead others round a section of the country side that you know and enjoy, check out New Walks Leaders

If you have any other queries or questions regarding walks either contact the Walks Co-ordinator by E-Mail walks.coordinator@nw-walking.org.uk call 01254 680793, or contact the Walks Leader of the actual walk.

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Last Updated: 07 Feb 2012 17:42