Gradings for Walks
See how we grade our walks and what to expect (opens in a new window)
Joining a walk
- Walks are open to anyone.
- New walkers are always welcome.
- Visitors on holiday are welcome to walk with us.
- Many people join us for the social aspect of our walks and to make many new friends.
- The first three walks with us are FREE - to see if you like walking with Swansea Ramblers.
So - all you have to do to join a walk is:
- Put on a good pair of footwear
- Wear clothing appropriate for the weather
- Bring something to eat and drink on the walk.
You can just turn up and enjoy.
- Choose a walk you feel able to do on your first walk with us.
- Only choose a long walk if you know you are already able to complete one.
- If you are unsure whether a walk is right for you, check with the leader.
After your Three FREE Walks
Become a member of Swansea Ramblers and enjoy the benefits and discounts that come with membership.
Meeting for the walk
It is best to
arrive early to have time to park and to get your gear ready before the start.
There may be a meeting point in addition to the starting point.
- In exceptional circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, the leader may need to cancel the walk.
- The leader will only inform those present at the meeting point.
- Anyone wishing to travel directly to the start point is advised to contact the leader to confirm if the walk will go ahead.
Finding your way to the walk
Once you have become a member, you can use the
FREE Ramblers App to navigate to walks and find out about more walking opportunities.
- The Leader may refuse to take anyone
considered to be unsuitably equipped or likely to cause a problem during the walk.
- Walkers must wear suitable footwear and clothing, carry enough food and drink and
a small First Aid pack.
- In case of accident, ID and contact numbers should be carried.
- While the safety of members is always of paramount concern, accidents may occasionally occur.
- It is important to appreciate that you have a responsibility for the safety of yourself and fellow walkers.
The matter of dogs on walks was raised by a member at the 2023 AGM, and the then Chair, John France promised that it would be discussed by the Ramblers Committee.
After consultation with Head Office and a substantial discussion in Committee we have concluded as follows:
Swansea Ramblers entirely accepts the Official Advice, emphasized in a letter of November 2023, that:
"We want Ramblers walks to be open and welcoming to everyone, and we do encourage our groups to welcome dogs onto their walks wherever practical."
All walkers, (with or without dogs), need to observe simple rules to ensure everybody enjoys their walks:
1. The Leader has absolute right to decide if a walk is suitable to allow dogs
- If a leader does not want dogs on a particular walk, that will be indicated in the walk notice by the statement: "Assistance Dogs Only"
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Many factors may influence the Leader, but we would draw attention to advice to avoid taking dogs onto farmland in the lambing season which is centred on the months of February, March and April.
2. Dog owners need to:
- Decide if their dog is used to the company of many people and has the temperament to cope with the inevitable jostling.
- Accept that their dogs must always be on short leads.
3. All other walkers need to give dog and owner, space and consideration.
