We welcome members and friends on our social walks. Please bear in mind the following points.

• Walks depart at the time stated on the programme so please arrive at least 5 minutes beforehand.

• It is recommended that you confirm with the walk leader a few days before a walk that you will be coming in case of any changes to the arrangements.

• Very occasionally it is necessary to cancel a walk at the last minute (e.g. when police advise not to travel because of weather conditions). In that case a notice will be put on this website and an email sent to members of the group.

• Remember that the weather can change quickly, so carry enough warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, including hat and gloves, to cope with 'Scottish' weather.

• Bring a packed lunch and enough water for the day. Some bring a flask with a hot drink. We do not normally stop at a café or hostelry during walks.

• PLEASE CARRY an ICE (in case of emergency) card at the top of your rucksack with details of your emergency contact and any medical conditions you would wish emergency services to know about. (Your LDWA membership card has space for this information.) You should carry a small first-aid kit with plasters, etc. and any personal requirements. Leaders are not allowed to give walk participants any tablets or lotions.

• Photos may be taken on the walk which may be published on the website, Facebook page or in Strider (the LDWA magazine) - please let the walk leader know if you object to appearing in such photographs.
  

• The LDWA insurers require us to keep a list of participants on walks with name of participant and LDWA membership number or phone number or email address. This will be held securely for three years.  
  

• If you wish to bring a dog on a walk please check with the leader beforehand. Dogs must be on a lead anywhere near livestock and at the request of the leader. Dogs must be covered by pet owners' liability insurance and are not covered by LDWA insurance. 

• After participating in three LDWA local group walks you are expected to join the National LDWA if you wish to continue coming on walks.