You may wonder why we charge a membership fee. We have a much wider remit than other local walking groups.
For example:
- We are a registered charity. This means that we are governed by our constitution, have a committee, hold regular meetings and an AGM, and have all the necessary policies, documentation and insurance in place.
- We receive support, advice and training from Lancashire Council for Voluntary Services (CVS)
- All our walks are led by experienced walk leaders, who comply with the requirements of group's walk leaders' pack.
- We plan, survey (recce) and risk-assess all routes in advance of our walks.
- We organise our walks to ensure that the paths in our local area are used regularly.
- Our remit includes reporting problems with footpaths, such as obstructions, erosion, overgrowth, damage to footbridges and fencing, and signage issues.
- We liaise with the Public Rights of Way team at Lancashire County Council.
- We link with other local community groups such as the Canal and River Trust, the Inland Waterways Association, the Open Spaces Society and various heritage groups.
- We are affiliated to the Ramblers.