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Walks
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Answer
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What
time do walks start
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'A'
Walks start at 10:30 sharp.
'B' Walks start at 11:00 unless
otherwise stated
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How
long are the walks
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'A' Sunday are between 6.5 and 12 miles - there may be two separate 'A' walks on a Sunday
'A' Wednesday
Walks are usually between 8 & 12 miles.
'A' Tuesday walks
are between 7 & 8.5 and are taken at a moderate pace
'B'
Walks are between 4 & 6 and are taken at a leisurely pace
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What
sort of walks do you do
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Newton
Abbot Ramblers cover all types of walking, coastal path, moor and
countryside
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How
often are the walks
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There
are 4 to 5 walks every week, excluding Christmas Day
'A' group
walks on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
'B' group walks on a
Thursday and Sunday
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How
much time does a walk take
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A good
average is 2 miles in an hour this would include breaks. For
instance a 10 mile walk would take 5 hours to complete. This
may seem slow as the average walking time on the flat is 3MPH
however 2 miles when walking with a group is good in Devon.
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What
do I need to start walking
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At first
some basic equipment. Good walking boots, waterproof jacket and
trousers, a rucksack. for more information on
Equipment
follow this link
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How do I
get to the start point
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There is
no official car share scheme, members tend to make their own
arrangements. However quite a few car share and are willing to
give lifts if asked.
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How can
I find the start point
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Go to
the walks page and click on Grid Reference this will produce a map
of the start point. Alternatively the Ordnance Survey map of the
region. Another good source for locating start points is the
Philip's Street Atlas for Devon. Sold in bookshops £9.99
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What
should I bring with me
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Appropriate
clothing for the day, a rucksack, hot & cold drinks, food and
something to sit on, which is waterproof. In the summer make sure
you have plenty of water and when sunny: Sun hat, sun tan lotion
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Who
Leads the walk
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All our
walks are led by experienced members, we aim to take a
common-sense approach to the safety of our members, but all those
attending do so entirely at their own risk.
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How
often are walks cancelled
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Walk are
rarely cancelled however they are subject to cancellation at the
discretion of the Leader in the event of inclement weather. A
telephone call to the Leader may save a wasted journey, should it
be necessary to cancel a walk.
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Which
group should I start walking with
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The
choice is yours, you can walk with whichever group you wish and on
a day that suits you best. If you are an experienced walker start
with either the Sunday or Wednesday 'A' walks, if you are
less experienced start with a Thursday or Sunday 'B' walk or a
Tuesday 'A' walk.
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Can I
bring my Dog
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Dogs
are allowed on walks at the discretion of the leader. On walks
where dogs are allowed they should be kept under control to the
leader's satisfaction at all times and where specific conditions
apply e.g. on new access land those regulations must be complied
with. They
are not allowed on coach trips.
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Dogs and
Access Land
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We have
noticed that some of our walks cross areas from which dogs are now
banned under new public access legislation. We would not know
in advance of this, as we are only aware of this as we see
the signs on our walks. You would need to turn back or find your
own alternative route if this were the case on a walk
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Equipment
Question
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Answer
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What
equipment do I need
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At first
some basic equipment. Good walking boots, waterproof jacket and
trousers, a rucksack. for more information on Equipment
follow this link.
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Do I
need a GPS
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At first
there is no need to obtain a GPS, however they can be useful in
knowing your exact position and calculating mileage
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Do I
need a compass
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The
Leader will carry a compass, however in the future it is best to
have your own equipment
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Do I
need a Map
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The
Leader will have a map, however in the future it is best to have
your own map
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What
Maps do I need
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There
are two scale of maps available
Explorer 1:25 000 scale
Landranger 1:50 000 scale
an essential map would be OL28
which is Dartmoor for other numbers please select link
Ordnance
Survey
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Do I
need a first aid kit
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It is
wise to carry your own first aid kit. These can be purchased in
all good walking shops. For
more advice follow this link
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Membership
Question
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Answer
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Why are
your membership costs so low
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Newton
Abbot Ramblers is a non profit making organisation. We have an
annual subscription of £2 per person, which is just enough
to cover the cost of programme production, web administration and
group administration.
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How do I
join
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Please
apply online or by post
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What do
I get for my membership
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The
choice of 5 walks a week, the company and friendship of like
minded people.
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When are
membership fees due
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The
membership year runs from 30th September to 29th September.
Membership fees are due in October
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If I
join in August do I pay £2 and then £2 again in
September
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If you
join in August you will not have to pay until September the
following year. If you join before August 1st you will have to
renew after 30th September .
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How many
members do you have
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We have
approximately 300 members
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I have
lost my password
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Just go
to the public contact page and and select link 'I
have forgotten my password'.
Complete the form as instructed and your password will be
automatically sent to your registered Email address
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I am a
member but I do not have a password
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Just go
to the public contact page and select link 'I
am a member and I require a password'.
Complete the form as instructed. This generates an email which
goes to the membership secretary who validates your membership
details and releases a system generated password. You can
change your username and password by using the link 'Update
membership details' in the members area.
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Password
Problems
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1. User
name and password are Case sensitive. When typing your User Name
and Password make sure that you type it in exactly as you have
received it in your notification..
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The password is System Generated you can change this in the
'Update Membership Details' within the Members area.
3. If
problem persists. Email Web administrator using link on Contact
page
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2 people
want to join but we only have 1 email address
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This is
not a problem, each member has a unique record which is First Name
and Surname however they can share an Email address
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I have
completed the online joining form but have not received my
password
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Your
password will not be sent to you until the Membership Secretary
has processed your request to join the club, this includes
receiving your completed form by post with your subscription.
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General
Questions
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Answer
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I want
to ask more questions who do I call
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In the
first instance call the Membership Secretary alternatively select
someone from the Contact page and Email them.
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What are
the benefits of your club
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A very
low annual membership fee, an extensive walks programme, being led
around Devon, fitness and friendship, seeing interesting places
that you might not get to by yourself.
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What is
the difference between the 'A' & 'B' Group
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The 'A'
group walk is usually between 8 and 12 miles.The Tuesday walk is
between 7 and 8.5 miles and is taken at a moderate pace. The 'B'
group walk is taken at a more leisurely pace and for a shorter
distance of between 4 and 6 miles.
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Why
should I join you and not The Ramblers
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There is
no reason why you should not join us and The Ramblers, we
are affiliated to the Ramblers, a lot of our members are members
of the Ramblers
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How do I
start
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You can
walk with either group at any time, however unless you are fit and
know that you can walk at least 10 miles it is best to go on some
'B' walks on Dartmoor. This will give you confidence in yourself
and your equipment. If you are experienced please join the 'A'
group directly.
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What can
you offer me
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Over 200
walks in a year, to keep fit, good company and friendship
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I do not
live in Devon
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If you
do not live in Devon it is not a problem, you are more than
welcome to join us when you are in the County our membership cost
is extremely low. By being a member you will have access to the
full walks database and can plan your visits accordingly
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I am on
holiday in Devon
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Please
feel free to come along and enjoy a walk with us.
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Am I
insured
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Newton
Abbot Ramblers have 3rd party liability insurance only, you are
advised to check your own insurance. You are responsible for your
own safety at all times.
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I am a
member of the Ramblers
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We are
affiliated to the Ramblers and not full members, to walk with us
on a regular basis you will need to join.
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Do you
have a car share scheme
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There is
no official car share scheme, members tend to make their own
arrangements. However quite a few car share and are willing to
give lifts if asked.
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Technical
Questions
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Answers
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How
do I read a Grid Reference
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The
easiest way to remember is to say along the corridor before you go
up the stairs.
All
Ordnance Survey maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines.
These grid lines help you pinpoint an exact location anywhere on
the map by giving a unique number known as a grid reference. The
vertical lines are called eastings, as they go up in value as you
travel east on the map. The horizontal lines are called northings,
since they go up in value as you travel north on the map. If you
want to pinpoint an exact place on a map, such as a walk start
point, you will need to use a six-figure grid reference, which you
get by putting together the numbers of the easting and northing
that cross in its bottom left-hand corner. For
a more comprehensive answer please select this link
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Is there
anyone who can help me with my GPS
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Yes we
have members that regularly use Garmin GPS's and Memory Map
software and will be available to help you.
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Do you
have a library of walks
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Yes we
have a library of walks available for Members
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Other
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Answers
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Privacy
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Members
names and addresses are stored on a computer for club use only. To
protect members, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are
not published on the external web site and no details are
distributed to 3rd parties
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What
affiliations do you have
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We are
affiliated to the Ramblers and have club membership of Dartmoor
Preservation Association and South West Coast Path Association
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Do you
have any club discounts
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The
Moorland Rambler, 148-149 Fore Street, Exeter.
Tel 01392
432681 allow members a discount
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What
Social activities do you have
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We have
several social events please refer to the whats
on page
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What
walking holidays do you do
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We hope
to have a UK and European walking holiday each year please refer
to the Whats
On page
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