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 Final walks of the old programme.....
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Sunday
24th February
10.00 am

A Walk
CHATSWORTH
Leader: Glenis K
Meet: Calton Lees Car Park (car park charge)

Chatsworth out of season!
10 miles
SK 258 686
Explorer: OL24
Derbys

Grade: Moderate
Sunday
24th February
10.30 am

B Walk
BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD AND THE ASHBY CANAL
Leader: John and Dorothy M
Meet: Market Bosworth Country Park on B585
(Small car park charge) 

To get there—M1, J.22 A511 A447 B585
7 miles
SK 411 032
Explorer: 232
Leics

Grade: Leisurely
Thursday
28th February

10.30 am
OLLERTON
Leader: Sheila B and Pat R
Meet: Ollerton House Pub, on A616 in Ollerton
Walk includes Cockglade and Rotary Woods, Sherwood Heath, on tracks.

Optional pub lunch.
6 miles
SK 659 669
Explorer: 270
Notts

Grade: Leisurely
 
 

  Walks Programme March 2008 - August 2008

                                  Walks in March 2008
                                     Walks in April 2008
                                         Walks in May 2008
                                            Walks in June 2008
                                                Walks in July 2008
                                                    Walks in August 2008
 
 

A summary of the walk grades is given at the foot of this programme 
 The final walks of the old programme are given above.
 
Sunday 
2nd March  
10.30 am 
FISKERTON/AVERHAM 
Leader: Peter D 
Meet: Riverside Car Park, Fiskerton 
Walk through Staythorpe & Rolleston. 
May be muddy. 
8 miles 
SK 740 514 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
6th March 
10.30 am 
MAPPERLEY, Near ILKESTON 
Leader: John & Dorothy M 
Meet: The Old Black Horse, Nr Ilkeston 
Pleasant walk through gently rolling countryside. Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 434 431 
Explorer: 260 
Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
9th March 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
HARTINGTON 
Leader: Pam F 
Meet: Hartington Market Place 
Scenic walk along hills and dales. 
10 miles 
SK 128 604 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
9th March 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
SPROXTON 
Leader: Jim N 
Meet: High Street, Sproxton. Gather at the old school. 
Walking on the Mowbray Way and King Street Lane (interesting green way). May cross ploughed fields. 
8 miles 
SK 855 244 
Explorer: 247 
Leics 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
16th March 
10.30 am 
CHATSWORTH ESTATE 
Leader: Tony U 
Meet: Robin Hood Car Park 
Goods views. Some history. 
8 miles 
SK 280 721 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
20th March 
10.30 am 
MORTON 
Leader: Polly J 
Meet: The Full Moon 
Pleasant walk over fields to Bleasby and along banks of River Trent towards Fiskerton. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 725 513 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
23rd March 
10.00 am 
RHODESIA & THORPE SALVIN 
Leader: Reg S 
Meet: Bottom end of “The Lock Keepers” pub 
car park, Sandy Lane, Worksop. 
Peaceful and varied walk including parts of the refurbished canal. 
8 miles 
SK 573 798 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
27th March  
10.30 am 
OLLERTON & RUFFORD 
Leader: Polly J 
Meet: The Snooty Fox 
Pleasant walk through Ollerton and Rufford Park. Return via former spoil heap. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5½ miles 
SK 655 675 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Saturday 
5th April 
SPADEWORK 
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Sunday 
6th April 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
MATLOCK 
Leader: Glenys K 
Meet: Lay-by on A632 Chesterfield Road - 
opposite Matlock Golf Club entrance. 
A varied walk to the north of Matlock on some little used footpaths. 
10 miles 
SK 316 617 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
6th April 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
KIRKLINGTON/HALAM/EDINGLEY 
Leader: Celia & Mike C 
Meet: Kirklington Station, Southwell Trail 
Norwood Park with its stately home and orchards and some quiet attractive villages. 
7½ miles 
SK 675 566 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
10th April 
10.30 am 
WEST LEAKE 
Leader: Polly J 
Meet: The Star Inn 
Pleasant walk into West Leake Woods. 
Magnificent views. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 522 262 
Explorer: 246 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Saturday 
12th April 
1.00 pm 
WOODBOROUGH/CALVERTON 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Roe Hill, Woodborough 
Field/Track/Fox Wood. 
6 miles 
SK 631 477 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
13th April 
10.30 am 
SWITHLAND WOODS 
Leader: Polly J & Anne B 
Meet: Swithland Woods South Car Park, 
Roecliffe Road. (M1 to Junction 22 then A50 towards Leicester. At first roundabout turn left towards Newton Lindford. At T Junction turn left. At first crossroads turn right past Water Pumping Station. Car park on left in wood). 
Walk into Woodhouse Eaves, Beacon Hill Park, Beacon Hill, Bradgate Park. 
10-11 miles 
SK 538 118 
Explorer: 246 
Leics 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
17th April 
10.30 am 
BOTTESFORD, NOTTS. 
Leader: Diana M 
Meet: The Rutland Arms, Bottesford. (Parking limited at pub but large free car park nearby) 
Walk may be muddy. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5½ miles 
SK 806 388 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
20th April 
COACH TRIP 
LOUTH 
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Thursday 
24th April 
10.30 am 
RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT 
Leader: John L 
Meet: The Manvers Arms, Radcliffe 
Easy walking - fine views across Trent Valley. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5¾ miles 
SK 645 393 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday  
27th April 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
MILLERS DALE 
Leader: John B 
Meet: Millers Dale Car Park (P & D) 
Fairly hilly, easy pace. 
10 miles 
SK 139 732 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
27th April  
10.30 am 
B Walk 
BRASSINGTON & HIGH PEAK TRAIL 
Leader: Alec K 
Meet: Middleton Top Visitor Centre 
Ups and downs in the morning. Followed by an easier return. 
9 miles 
SK 275 552 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
1st May 
10.30 am 
CROMFORD 
Leader: Alec & Marian K 
Meet: Cromford Wharf  Car Park (P & D) by 
toilets. 
Walk through woods and by canal. Hope to see spring flowers. 
No pub lunch  (possibility of restaurant meal -names will be taken in advance—limited places). 
4½ miles 
SK 301 570 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Saturday 
3rd May 
SPADEWORK 
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Saturday 
3rd May 
1.00 pm 
EPPERSTONE 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Main Street, Epperstone (outside Cross Keys Public House) 
Field/track/along part of ridge above Epperstone. 
6 miles 
SK 654 484 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
4th May 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
CARHEAD ROCKS 
Leader: Rita M 
Meet: Hathersage Car Park (P & D) 
One long gradual climb to Stanage Edge, gentle downhill to the river Derwent and another climb to Offerton Hall with lovely views along the way. 
11  
miles 
SK 231 814 
Explorer: OL1 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
4th May 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
LAMBLEY 
Leader: Sharon 
Meet: Cemetery Car Park, Park Lane. 
Fields, tracks in undulating countryside. 
7½ miles 
SK 635 453 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday  
8th May  
10.30 am 
CALVERTON 
Leader: Alan W & Ken R 
Meet: Gleaners Inn, Car Park 
Walk includes site of two water mills and visit to Iron Age Roundhouse. 
Optional pub lunch. 
4½ miles 
SK 621 491 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
11th May 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
ALSTONEFIELD 
Leader: John B 
Meet: Alstonefield Car Park (toilets) 
Quite a hilly walk over rough ground. 
Easy pace. 
10 miles 
SK 131 556 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
11th May 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
BRASSINGTON/BRADBOURNE 
Leader: Diane S 
Meet: Brassington Quarry Car Park 
Three Churches Walk with a surprise in one church yard. Leisurely pace, fields, tracks some hills. 
8 miles 
SK 233 547 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
15th May  
10.30 am 
EDINGLEY 
Leader: Peter D 
Meet: The Old Reindeer, Edingley 
Pleasant walk with good views from hill. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 664 560 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
18th May 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
LONGNOR 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Longnor Market Place (by Craft Centre) 
Track and field with climbs up Chrome and Wheeldon hills. 
10 miles 
SK 088 649 
Explorer: OL24 
Staffs 
Grade: Strenuous 
Sunday 
18th May 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
TICKNALL AND FOREMARK 
Leader: Barbara S 
Meet: Ticknall Village Car Park (minor road going north to Ingleby) 
Easy walking over tracks and fields. 
8 miles 
SK 353 241 
Explorer: 259 
Leics 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
22nd May  
10.30 am 
OXTON 
Leader: Brenda W 
Meet: Bridge Inn, Oxton 
Farm fields, woods and lanes. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 628 510 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
25th May 
10.30 am 
FISKERTON/HOVERINGHAM 
Leader: Colleen & Pat 
Meet: Riverside Car Park, Fiskerton 
Pleasant walk passing through Morton, Bleasby and Hoveringham. Return along River Trent. 
11 miles 
SK 740 514 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
29th May  
10.30 am 
UPTON 
Leader: John L 
Meet: Cross Keys, Upton 
Fields, woods & Micklebarrow Hill, includes part of the Trent Valley Way. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 735 543 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
1st June 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
BRETTON CLOUGH/ABNEY/STOKE FORD 
Leader: Gay W 
Meet: Eyam Car Park 
Some climbs and steep descents. 
11/12 miles 
SK 215 767 
Explorer:OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
1st June 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
BINGHAM 
Leader:  Diana M 
Meet: New Gate Street Car Park 
Walking little used paths and track ways. Lovely views and history. 
8 miles 
SK 704 398 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Saturday 
7th June 
2.00 pm  
GROUP PICNIC VICAR WATER 
Leader: Rod & Jenny F 
Meet: Vicar Water Car Park,     New Clipstone (off B6030) 
Same location as last year but different walk. 
Bring picnic to eat after walk. 
6 miles 
SK 589 627 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
8th June 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
EDALE 
Leader: John B 
Meet: Edale Car Park (P & D) 
Very rough boggy moorland including steep hills. 
Weather can be severe. 
Enthusiasts must be properly equipped. 
10 miles 
SK 124 853 
Explorer: OL1 
Derbys 
Grade: Strenuous 
Sunday 
8th June 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
WELLOW/KIRTON 
Leader: Ann & Brian S 
Meet: Boughton Pumping Station 
Undulating could be muddy. 
8 miles 
SK 666 694 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
12th June 
10.30 am 
KNEESALL 
Leader: Alec & Marian K 
Meet: The Angel Inn, Kneesall 
Walk through fields and tracks to Laxton. Some undulations. 
Optional pub lunch. 
6 miles 
SK 704 642 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
15th June 
9.30 am 
A Walk 
Note start time. 
HATHERSAGE 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Hathersage Car Park (P & D) 
Ups and downs all day including: 
Stanage Edge, Win Hill and Lose Hill. 
17 miles 
SK 232 816 
Explorer: OL1 
Derbys 
Grade: Strenuous 
Sunday 
15th June 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
HOVERINGHAM  
(MORTON’S MEANDER V3) 
Leader: Dave M & Roz T 
Meet: Trent Side Car Park opposite Ferry Farm Park, Hoveringham 
Easy walk—one hill before lunch. Lunch break will be at Roz & Dave’s (1 hour or more, tea and coffee will be on hand but bring own cup) Note: Not suitable for: Those who want to walk fast, those who walk for walking’s sake, those who don’t look at flora, fauna and interesting things on a walk, those who take 20 minutes to have lunch then want to rush off.  Probably be back at cars for about 4.00 pm. 
7½ miles max 
SK 702 462 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
19th June 
10.30 am 
WELLOW 
Leader: Brenda W 
Meet: Durham Ox Pub 
Fields, woods, some road walking. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 672 662 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
22nd June 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
CHATSWORTH 
Leader: Frances B 
Meet: Bakewell Old Station Car Park 
Varied walk along some familiar paths. 
9/10 miles 
SK 223 690 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
22nd June 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
THORPE/MAPLETON 
Leader: John & Dorothy M 
Meet: Car Park opposite Dog and Partridge, Thorpe. 
One hill, otherwise gentle field and track. 
7½ miles 
SK 164 505 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
29th June 
10.30 am 
WYMONDHAM 
Leader: Brenda W 
Meet: Roadside parking Wymondham near the Berkeley Arms. 
Easy walking over farmland. Refreshments 
afterwards at Wymondham Windmill. 
7½ miles 
SK 853 189 
Explorer: 247 
Leics 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
3rd July 
10.30 am 
RIPLEY  
Leader: Dave H 
Meet: Gate Inn, Lower Hartshay 
(Take A610 past Ripley, approx 1 mile after junction with A38 turn sharp left-signed Lwr Hartshay-before traffic lights) 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 378 515 
Explorer: 269 
Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
6th July 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
HATHERSAGE 
Leader: Glenys K 
Meet: Hathersage Car Park (P & D) 
Good views along the edges and overlooking 
Redmires. 
12 miles 
SK 231 814 
Explorer: OL1 
Derbys 
Grade: Strenuous 
Sunday 
6th July 
COACH TRIP 
CANNOCK CHASE 
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Thursday 
10th July 
10.30 am 
ATTENBOROUGH NATURE RESERVE 
Leader: Sheila B 
Meet: Nature Reserve Car Park, Barton Lane (car park end of track on left). 
Donation. 
Easy walking on paths and tracks. 
Refreshments available at Visitors Centre. 
5½ miles 
SK 515 339 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
13th July 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
BEELEY/BASLOW/BAKEWELL 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Chatsworth Calton Lees CP (fee payable) 
Field and track with ups and downs along the way. 
12/13 miles 
SK 259 685 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
13th July  
10.30 am 
B Walk 
BRINSLEY/BAGTHORPE/SELSTON 
Leader: Denise & Ivon 
Meet: Car Park A608 Brinsley 
Easy walking, pleasant views. 
8 miles 
SK 464 485 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
17th July 
10.30 am 
DENTON 
Leader: Diana M 
Meet: The Welby Arms, Denton 
Pleasant walk through fields & tracks includes historic churches, houses and 
Denton Reservoir. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5½ miles 
SK 865 325 
Explorer:  247 
Notts/Lincs Border 
Grade: Leisurely 
Saturday 
19th July 
SPADEWORK 
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Saturday 
19th July 
1.00 pm 
HOVERINGHAM 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Main Street, Hoveringham 
Field/riverside walking. Afternoon stop at 
Gunthorpe Lock tea rooms. 
6 miles 
SK 699 467 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
20th July 
10.00 am 
CHATSWORTH 
Leader: Ann D 
Meet: Calton Lees Car Park (fee payable) 
Leisurely pace and lovely countryside. Some hills. Hoping for good visibility 
this time! 
8¾ miles 
SK 259 685 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
24th July  
10.30 am 
OXTON 
Leader: John L 
Meet: Bridge Inn, Oxton 
Walk through fields—includes Oxton bogs and forest walk. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5½ miles 
SK 628 510 
Explorer: 270 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
27th July  
10.30 am 
BELTON 
Leader: Alan J 
Meet: Belton Village Store and Post Office 
The walk takes in part of The Ivanhoe Way. 
8 miles 
SK 447 207 
Explorer: 245 
Leics 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
3rd August 
10.00 am 
RENISHAW/BARROW HILL ROUNDHOUSE 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Southgate (road opposite entrance to Renishaw Hall) 
Field/track/industrial walk will include lunch stop at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. 
9 miles 
SK 433 792 
Explorer: 269 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
7th August 
10.30 am 
WOODBOROUGH 
Leader: Alec and Marian K 
Meet: The Nags Head, Woodborough 
A walk through village, including Ploughman’s Wood. 
Some undulations. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5 miles 
SK 637 477 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade Leisurely 
Saturday 
9th August 
SPADEWORK 
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Saturday 
9th August 
1.00 pm 
SOUTHWELL/BRACKENHURST 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Minster Car Park, Southwell 
Field/track. 
6 miles 
SK 702 538 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
10th August 
10.30 am 
GLAPWELL 
Leader: Brenda D 
Meet: Bolsover Road, Glapwell (opposite football ground) limited parking. 
Pleasant walk tracks and field. Notts/Derbys border. 
8/9 miles 
SK 478 661 
Explorer: 269 
Notts/Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
14th August 
10.30 am 
BOLSOVER 
Leader: John & Dorothy M 
Meet: Black Bull, centre of Bolsover. (Park in large car park, centre of  Bolsover, opposite Cross Keys meet at Black Bull nearby) 
Interesting walk through rolling countryside one steep slope. Optional pub lunch at Black Bull. 
5 miles 
SK 473 707 
Explorer: 269 
Derbys 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
17th August 
10.00 am 
A Walk 
LONGNOR 
Leader: Mick R 
Meet: Longnor Market Place (by Craft Centre) 
Field and ancient track ways. 
This is not the same as the walk on 18th May. 
10 miles 
SK 088 649 
Explorer: OL24 
Staffs 
Grade: Moderate 
Sunday 
17th August 
10.30 am 
B Walk 
AMBERGATE 
Leader: Jim N 
Meet: Ambergate Station Car Park 
Midshires Way and Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Undulating walking between 
Ambergate and Belper. Very scenic. 
9 miles 
SK 349 517 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
Thursday 
21st August 
10.30 am 
NORMANTON-ON-THE-WOLDS 
Leader: John L 
Meet: The Plough, Normanton-on-the-Wolds 
Walk includes Normanton, Clipstone Wolds and Cotgrave forest. 
Optional pub lunch. 
5½ miles 
SK 624 327 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
24th August 
10.30 am 
SOUTHWELL/MAYTHORNE 
Leader: Joan H 
Meet: Bishop’s Drive Car Park (follow single track to the bottom) 
Fields, tracks. 
7 miles 
SK 702 536 
Explorer: 271 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Thursday 
28th August 
10.30 am 
RUDDINGTON 
Leader: Sheila B 
Meet: Church centre of Ruddington. On street 
parking or free parking at rear of Co-Op (near Church) 
Tracks/Rushcliffe Country Park/Bradmore. 
Food available locally. 
5 miles 
SK 572 331 
Explorer: 260 
Notts 
Grade: Leisurely 
Sunday 
31st August 
10.00 am 
PARWICH 
Leader: Val D 
Meet: Minninglow Picnic Site 
Mostly easy fields and tracks. A busy farm-once a centre of thriving farm community (going back to Roman times), noisy quarries, lead mines and two railways flourished in now lonely countryside. 
11 miles 
SK 195 582 
Explorer: OL24 
Derbys 
Grade: Moderate 
 
     The Ramblers' Association Guide to Walk Grades....
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        Easy:       Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty or a specific health
                            problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over
                            occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
 
        Leisurely: Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking
                             experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm,
                            waterproof clothing are recommended.
 
        Moderate: Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of   fitnesss.
                             May include some steep paths and open country. Walking boots and warm,
                             waterproof clothing are essential.
 
        Strenuous: Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level.
                              May include hills and rough country. Walking boots and warm, waterproof
                              clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness are advised
                              to contact the  organiser or leader in advance.