Welcome to High Weald Walkers !
And welcome to our site. We are a group of friendly dedicated walkers, and we hope you find something of interest in our pages.
High Weald Walkers came into being in 1989 as a local branch of the Ramblers’ Association, a nationwide organisation and registered charity that promotes the health and education benefits of walking in the countryside. There are 10 local groups in the Sussex area and High Weald Walkers, who have a membership of around 250 in Crowborough area meet up on two days a week throughout the year, travelling by car or public transport in groups to the walk area.
We hope you enjoy visiting our site. If you wish to make contact with us for more information, including joining us for a walk, we will be delighted to hear from you.
We are a local group within the Ramblers’ Association, and we operate in accordance with the Association’s Privacy Policy.
High Weald Walkers came into being in 1989 as a local branch of the Ramblers’ Association, a nationwide organisation and registered charity which promotes the health and education benefits of walking in the countryside. There are 10 local groups in the Sussex area and High Weald Walkers, who have a membership of around 250, meet in Crowborough on up to three days a week throughout the year, travelling by car or public transport in groups to the walk area.
We hope you enjoy visiting our site. If you wish to make contact with us for more information, including joining us for a walk, we will be delighted to hear from you.
We are a local group within the Ramblers’ Association, and we operate in accordance with the Association’s Privacy Policy.
About Our Walks
We organise walks of differing lengths during the week, all year round:
Sundays
- A morning walk of about 5 to 7 miles.
Tuesdays
- A morning walk of about 5 miles.
- An Intermediate walk of between about 7 and 9 miles.
- A Long walk of between about 10 and 12 miles.
Most of our walks are circular, with either a pub lunch or a picnic lunch, (or the option of either), There is, of course, no objection to bringing a packed lunch where only a pub lunch is indicated, but you will not usually be able to eat it at the pub.
From time-to-time walks are linear and make use of public transport; this will be made clear when it is the case.
Useful Information for Walkers
If you need specific information about a walk, please contact the Walk Leader a few days before the walk.. Walks will not take place if, in the leader’s opinion, climatic conditions are not suitable. If a walk leader decides to cancel a walk he or she should try to give as much notice as possible, contact nextwalks@highwealdwalkers.org.uk to get the web listings updated and contact walkers by email or telephone.
All walkers are strongly advised to check the website and/or call the leader where there is any doubt about the walk going ahead.
Dog owners must contact the walk leader as to the suitability of the walk for dogs, and for permission.
Please make sure you are fit enough to undertake the walk you intend to join. If you are unsure of your fitness level try a short and easy walk first. It is much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted.
Most (HWW) Ramblers’ walks are off road in rural areas. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join. Bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may refuse to accept participants who, in their opinion, are inadequately equipped or unfit. When in doubt contact the organisers or the walk leader in advance.
For your own and others’ safety, please read and abide by any advice and guidelines issued by the organisers and the instructions of the walk leader. Though walking is inherently one of the safest outdoor activities, no activity is completely without risk and it is your responsibility to behave sensibly and to minimise the potential for accidents to occur.
Equipment Advice
Walking is fun but the wrong equipment can not only destroy the enjoyment but can cause serious problems.
What is the right equipment is often a matter of personal preference but there are certain guidelines which should be followed for you to stay happy and healthy.
