Print the current Walk Programme

Download version of the current Walks Programme (winter2011.rtf) which you can edit and print using most common word processors.
 
To download now....

Walk Programme proposals (for Walk Leaders)

For submitting your proposed walks to the Programme Secretary there are a range of alternatives.

1. Use an on-line form....   (Preferred)  
2. See the alternatives....

Download attendance sheet templates Walk Leaders

Download an attendance register click here to get the document in .rtf form (which should suit all non-Microsoft word processors and earlier Microsoft ones).

Alternatively, click here to get the document in .doc form if you need to overcome Microsoft's spoiling tactics on their more recent products (Message: "This file type is blocked from opening in this version by your registry policy setting.")

Grid Reference checker

Use this to check your Grid References before submitting them in the Walks programme by typing them into gridref.org.uk and seeing the result on a map.

Car park finder

Find a car park suitable for your walk by using the car park finder.

Google Maps routes, starting from Epinal Way

  Calculate a route using Google Maps. This will give you the duration of the journey, which is helpful in deciding the Epinal Way meeting time.

At FIND we've created a new website which we think will be of interest to members of your walking club.

http://free.findmaps.co.uk/ offers totally free access to a range of constantly updated maps from reputable sources. The handy toolkit allows users to draw on the maps and to insert text. It also enables users to instantly measure distances/areas and to style, colour and print finished maps or save them as PDFs to share online. What makes our new site stand out from the crowd?

• It's very easy to use
• Creates full screen A4 documents for printing
• Requires no login or registration
• Offers more extensive annotation tools and symbols than those offered on other sites
• Contains environmental, conservation and building heritage map layers
• Provides a choice of maps (Google, Ordnance Survey, Open Street Map) plus Aerial Photography
• It's all completely free of charge

While the site is ideal for planning walks and for learning more about an area, it can also be used to draw site plans, plot sightings and information, illustrate homework assignments and presentations, to create maps to send with invitations and much more.

A lot of work has gone into creating www.findfreemaps.co.uk and we're keen to let people know about it. We should therefore be grateful if you would help to spread the word by forwarding this email to fellow walkers, family and friends. You might also mention the site in lists of useful resources, email updates, newsletters and blogs, or via Twitter, Facebook etc. Any help would be very much appreciated.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have - and welcome your feedback.
Pamela Oakley, PA to Mariam Crichton, CEO.   DDI: 020 7156 5168

Organisational & medical advice for walks leaders

Ramblers Association publish a card for walks leaders The on-line document can be downloaded and printed.

There is also a web page for walk leaders which has links to additional information.

Create a photo album

Find a free site for storing your photos on the Internet by using this list of providers.
 

Become a "Mystery walker"

The Ramblers are looking for "Mystery Walkers" to carry out a "light touch" survey on a 2 mile walk from an assigned grid square near where they live. Have a look at.... Become a "Mystery Walker"

Cost of car mileage contributions

The cost per mile of operating a medium-sized car.

Ramblers Association "Walking Forwards" monthly news

To open a web page which will take you to the current monthly news sheet.

A collection of useful websites

A Loughborough adaption of another web page. You will find it on the Rambler Info website.

Reporting footpath problems in Leicestershire

There is an on-line form available for this purpose. You will find it on the Leicestershire website.

Reporting footpath problems in Derbyshire

There is an on-line form available for this purpose. You will find it on the Derbyshire County website.

Reporting footpath problems to Ramblers Association

There is an on-line page for this purpose. You will find it on the Ramblers Association website.

Long distance footpaths in Leicestershire

There are leaflets and booklets available. You will find these on the Leicestershire website.

Parish Walks in Leicestershire

There are leaflets and booklets available, provided by individual parishes.
You will find links to these on the Leicestershire website.

Real time reports on blockages of major roads and motorways

These can be useful when you are travelling to the more distant walks.
You will find them on the Traffic England website.

List of contacts at Ramblers Association

These are the people you need to contact for specific purposes, presented as a list.

Site map of the Ramblers Association website

A long list of the sections of their website, presented as a live link to the current map.