As groups are usually made up of members with varying walking abilities, please consider those at the back.

Leaders will set and control the pace of the walk to reflect these differing abilities, and will not allow the pace of walk to be dictated by a few members of the party who may tend to force the pace.

Conversely failure to maintain a reasonable pace can cause problems and spoil the enjoyment of the group as a whole.

Failure to observe these considerations may deter members from fully enjoying the walks or developing gradually onto higher grades of walks.

In the interest of safety members should stay in sight of the Leader at all times and should not leave the walk without first advising him/her.