ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We especially wish
to thank the local farmers and landowners who have
allowed us to walk on their land; the guides and registration staff
who give their time voluntarily,
and all our generous sponsors.
GUIDELINES FOR
WALKERS
There is always a
risk of injury or even death in any hill walking activity. To minimise
this risk all participants must select a walk
suited to their level of fitness and stamina. You are personally
responsible for ensuring that you are fit and able to complete the walk(s)
you have selected. You may discuss this with a guide
during registration but the guide cannot determine your fitness or
stamina, so if you are uncertain of your abilities or equipment err on
the side of caution and choose a less demanding walk.
It is
also in your interests to advise the guides if you are on medication.
You must also
have suitable weatherproof clothing, walking boots, personal first
aid kit, food and water. The weather can change very rapidly on
these hills so you must be prepared for all conditions.
You will be walking
as part of a group. The group's enjoyment of the walk can not
be sacrificed for the selfishness of one, so the experienced guides
leading the walks can refuse to take anyone who
may become a liability, either to themselves
or the group. Such a decision is final and must
be accepted.
These hill walks
are on private land and the Holey Soles Walking Club has reached agreement
with the owners in order to hold this Festival. Please
respect that this agreement does not authorise any
other individual or group to use these same routes at any other
time.
No dogs allowed on
hill walks under any circumstances.
The Holey Soles
Walking Club supports local community organisations.