WELCOME to the Hyndburn Ramblers Website. Contained throughout these pages are, hopefully, everything you'll ever need to know about us in order to join us out and about. New members to the Group are always welcome.
We do hope you enjoy looking through the site and thanks for doing so.
Happy Walking
Hyndburn Ramblers
ABOUT US
The Hyndburn Group of the Ramblers is based in North East Lancashire and comprises of the townships of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Church, Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Rishton and Altham.
The Group organises guided walks most weekends and these are mainly within an hours drive of Hyndburn, ranging from 5 to 20 miles in length, and take place over either a full day or on an afternoon.
We also have a thriving Wednesday Walking Group and there are also some short summer evening strolls.
If you are interested in coming for a walk with our friendly group then please feel free to come along to Plantation Street Car Park, Accrington (GR SD763284) and join us for a few trial outings. Consult our walks programme on the website for more details.
All are encouraged to join the Ramblers and as a member you will receive the quarterly RA magazine, Walk and a quarterly North East Lancs Area newsletter. There is also the invaluable copy of the Ramblers Yearbook full of info on countrywide places to stay and visit and, of course, walk!
After a few people have asked for more pictures from the walks I have now added a Gallery of Pictures to last weeks walk report. There are now twenty extra pics and hopefully I can add a gallery to all future walks and if well received I may add one for the first four walks of the year too. Please do send your comments about the improvements to the website and any other requests for things you may want within it.
01st February 2010
The Walk Report for Robert Eccles 9 mile walk from Greenberfield Locks on Sunday 31st is now online HERE.
29th January 2010
The Walk Report for Trevor Whittakers 9 mile walk from Mytholmroyd on Sunday 24th is now online HERE. Sorry it's a little late!!
19th January 2010
Some of the more observant amongst you may have noticed a few little changes to the website over the past couple of days. We at Hyndburn Ramblers hope you like them and would welcome any comments you may have about the site.
19th January 2010
Another Walk Report for Pauline Hughes' 9 mile walk to the Singing Ringing Tree on Sunday 17th is now online HERE
16th January 2010
Next Committee Meeting on Monday 25th January at Greyhound Inn, Whalley Road, Accrington. All welcome.
A little bit of actual Group News by way of the Committee.
Hyndburn Group has acquired some new First Aid Kits for our leaders and these are in the process of being distributed within a 'Leaders Pack'. Contained within this pack is a number of aids that our walk leaders will find interesting which includes the following
First Aid Kit – for minor injuries such as small cuts and blisters.
Leader List – In case a substitute leader is needed due to illness etc.
Committee List – to enable the easy contact of Committee Officers.
Footpath Report Forms – for use in helping to report obstructions etc.
Walk Leaders Checklist
Treating Injuries Checklist – for guidance only.
Membership Forms – for new walkers.
Walk Programmes – for new walkers.
Accident Report Form – Hopefully never to be used!
Hyndburn Group Policies
Hyndburn Group flyers – for distribution in an appropriate location
Participation Audit Form
The last item is to be used throughout the year by each leader to help gain an insight into the walking habits and dynamics of Hyndburn Group. It is hoped that by doing this 'audit' we'll be able to make our Group even more inviting to everyone.
12th January 2010
Well........it went ahead! Phil Bedson appeared on the John 'Gilly' Gillmore show today. It was only for about 5 minutes in total but it was hopefully good publicity for the Hyndburn Group. If you missed it first time then you can hear it by clicking HERE. To save you having to listen to the whole show we are on at approx 1hr 20mins into the show. Enjoy!!
12th January 2010
Another Walk Report for Sheila Taylor's 9 mile walk around Ramsbottom on Sunday 10th is now online HERE
11th January 2010
Listen in!! Hyndburn Ramblers are set to be featured on none other than BBC Radio Lancashire. It is hopeful that the slot, on the John Gilmour show between 1pm-4pm, will get us some much needed publicity which will make more people aware of us and maybe see an increase in membership. For those who may dare to miss it please look out for a link to the show on the site in the coming days.
05th January 2010
The first Walk Report of the year for Phil Bedson's 9 mile walk around Myerscough on Sunday 3rd is now online HERE!
01st January 2010
Welcome to the start of a whole new year! If you've made a resolution to get in shape of just to improve your fitness then have a look at our programme of walks for the coming year. We have everything from short afternoon walks through full day walks to a three day marathon in May! We visit not only the immediate countryside around us but also North to The Lake District, South to the Peak District and East to the Yorkshire Dales.
All this means you can experience a real variety of terrain and mileage. So come and Join us out and about in 2010 to explore the wonderful countryside around you and keep you healthy in return.
01st January 2010
2009 Programme, Walk Reports and Group News have now all been Archived.
28th December 2009
A new walk report, the final one for 2009, for David Hill's Christmas Mince Pie walk on the 20th December is now online HERE
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