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We are a friendly and unpretentious walking club based on
the Fylde Coast in Lancashire. We have walks planned for
almost every weekend. Transfer to the destinations is
mainly by coach, with collection points in St.Annes on Sea,
Blackpool, Cleveleys, Thornton Cleveleys and Poulton le
Fylde.
Popular destinations can be the Lake District, Yorkshire
Dales, Derbyshire’s Peak District, North Wales (Snowdonia)
and Lancashire.
Have a look here to see our future destinations.
All walks have experienced leaders and are graded to suit
different levels of fitness.
Are you interested in friendship through walking?
Do you want to get fit?
Then take a look at what we do, and how you can join us.
Health Matters
Walking is the most natural form of movement, and an excellent all-
round mode of exercise. Yet as a nation we are walking less and less.
Walking can help you to:
* Improve your general health
* Get fit and stay fit
* Control your weight
* Live longer!
Health experts agree that 30 minutes brisk walking on most days of the week is sufficient to
improve fitness. However like a lot of things in life that we are supposed to do, daily exercise
can become a chore. A much more enjoyable way is to join us every weekend and walk in the
beautiful countryside, with good company.
All you need is some sensible clothing/footwear and the price of the coach fare.
This gradual start to walking can help people who feel they are not active enough to change
their day to day habits through the simple activity of walking more.
Hope to see you on the walks.
What to Wear
What do I need for a walk?
A pair of walking boots (essential ), a rucksack, a waterproof jacket (to protect you from the
wind and rain), a fleece jacket, outdoor trousers, a hat and gloves, a change of clothing,
something to drink, something to eat etc. Water is important to carry with you to keep you
hydrated. A walking pole is useful, and a whistle and plastic survival bag should be carried for
emergencies. Also a pair of gaiters, overtrousers, spare clothing, are optional but often
desirable when walking in higher altitudes.
A small personal first aid kit is also recommended, plasters, gauze, antiseptic ointment and the
like. Blisters can sometimes occur when walking in boots that you have worn without problems
for years.
Do not wear denim trousers (jeans). They give no warmth when wet, they weigh a ton and
cling to your legs, sapping your energy and making it very tiring to walk. Best to use trousers
made from a technical material. These repel the wind and light rain. When wet they dry out
very quickly and are tailored in such a way to allow easy movement whilst out on the hills.
Do not wear cotton clothing next to your skin, (T-shirts etc.) for the same reason, wear a man-
made nylon/polyester type vest or top. These act as a thermal layer, separating your skin from
the cold wetness of rain or sweat which will draw away your body heat rapidly, making you feel
chilled and unhappy.
What about safety considerations?
Your leader will be an ordinary club member who is unpaid, however all leaders will be
competent navigators and in many cases, will have been leading parties for a number of years.
While the leader has undertaken to lead his/her party for the day, you should be aware that you
are ultimately responsible for your own safety and should follow their advice. Please do not go
ahead of the leader or depart from the party without speaking to the leader first.
There are few rules, but these have developed over time for the general safety and comfort of
club members. Smoking is not permitted on the coach. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed to be
consumed on the walks or on the coach. You will usually have time at the end of the walk for a
sociable drink in a pub or tearoom/cafe before going home. We also regret that dogs cannot be
allowed on club walks since this may cause problems with landowners and livestock farmers.
The club has an excellent safety record because of its level of organisation and the broad range
of experience that has been built up over many years of operation. There is no other club in the
West of Lancashire that offers such a wide and varied programme of such frequency
throughout the year.
Notes:
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 of 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 and take all reasonable
precautions to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.
Food and drinks should be taken, strong walking boots are
essential. Take warm clothes and waterproofs. The fell tops
can be much colder than the valleys.
A change of clothes can be left on the coach.
Latest News
15th March 2022
This latest NEWS from our Saturday Coach Booking Secretary.....
Calling out to all SATURDAY walkers. Recently the job of booking and leading walks
has become hard to handle with the huge demand for seats. In order to deal with bookings
in a fair manner and I need to prioritise our paid up members. So unfortunately, I will not
be able to admit any new walkers on a Saturday for some time, otherwise the problems will
continue to mount up. I have produced a schedule of dates when walks will be available
for members to book, as follows-
From Monday 14th March - Booking for 26th March & 9th April
From Monday 28th March - Booking for 9th April & 23rd April
From Monday 11th April - Booking for 23rd April & 7th May
From Monday 25th April - Booking for 7th May & 21st May
From Monday 9th May - Booking for 21st May & 4th June
From Monday 23rd May - Booking for 4th June and 18th June
When I go home from a walk, I spend most of Saturday night and Sunday doing admin
and dealing with messages. So, although you can message me anytime, I want to let you
know that I won't be answering texts and calls on the club phone on a Saturday night or
on a Sunday. Things will swing into action on a Monday!
24th August 2021
Updates for Fylde Coast Ramblers Members
From the Committee Meeting held on 19th August please note the following:
Walks Programme / Coaches. We are pleased to announce, following the successful
resumption of the walks programme, that we are now in a position to return to full coach
capacity as from Saturday 28th August, and Sunday 5th September. The present
on-coach requirements around mask wearing, sanitising, no eating and drinking,
loading from the back and payment on entry will continue. The programmes for both
Saturday and Sunday, as previously circulated, remains unaltered. Leaders are in
place for the majority of walks but Leaders are welcomed for some Saturday B walks
and some Sunday C walks. If you are able to assist here, please contact Julie Brierley
on 07498 662940 for Saturdays and Hilda Miller on 07376 557451 for Sundays.
Annual subscriptions. These will be due from October 2021 for all existing members.
The subscription is currently set at £10 per year. Cash payment will still be accepted but
Members are encouraged to pay by Standing Order or bank transfer, the details of the
club account as follows:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Fylde Coast Ramblers Business Current Account
Sort Code 16 30 25
Account Number 11649443
• It is very important that you supply your surname and postcode in the ‘Reference’ box
when making any bank payment in order that we can identify who has paid.
New Members. We are now in a position to start accepting new members from October
and new people can try out our walks now, subject to seat availability.
Best Wishes, The FCR Committee
Privacy Policy/GDPR
Fylde Coast Ramblers takes the privacy of our members’ data seriously and will only use
your personal information for club administration purposes and for communicating with
you about your membership and club activities. Rest asured your data is kept in a secure
environment monitored by our Membership Secretary.
For more information please read our GDPR Statement here.
New Ways to pay your Membership Fee
We have always had these methods:-
1. CASH on the coach
2. CHEQUES (made payable to Fylde Coast Ramblers)
and sent to the Membership Secretary
NOW WE CAN ALSO OFFER:-
3. BANK STANDING ORDER (forms available from Membership Secretary)
4. BANK TRANSFER (BACS) to Royal Bank of Scotland
Sort Code: 16-30-25
Account Number: 11649443
(for payee reference, please show your postcode, initial and surname)
(eg. FY42NSAHunter)
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