What we’re about
Aberdeen Young Walkers is part of Ramblers Scotland, a charity which aims to promote walking through out Scotland.
We have a great group of organisers who not only organise hillwalking meets but a wide variety of social events too! So if you are looking to have fun, get fit, and meet a welcoming bunch of people, then this is the ideal group for you!
Joining us
Please ensure that your profile has a clearly identifiable picture of you on it, as well as your actual first name. This is for the safety of our walk leaders.
Membership
This is a Ramblers group and as such we ask people who wish to walk with the group regularly to join as a member. Membership costs around £41 a year and there are lots of great benefits (in addition to being able to come on our walks!) including a magazine 4 times a year, organised skills training, and a discount at Cotswolds! New people to the group can come along up to three times before deciding if they want to join. Please let us know if you are already a Ramblers member.
You can join online by visiting Ramblers website @ https://www.ramblers.org.uk/membership
Please ensure you select ABERDEEN YOUNG WALKERS as your group. We are not the group called 'Aberdeen'.
Safety
Please note: All members should take responsibility for their own well being and safety while on the walks.
All members attending any hill walks should have a good pair of walking boots, waterproofs, rucksack and warm layers as a minimum unless otherwise stated by the walk organiser. The weather in Scotland is highly unpredictable and you should come prepared for all weather conditions even if it is sunny at the start of the day! Please do not come dressed in Jeans, trainers or other inappropriate clothing as you may not be allowed on the walk especially if it is a potential risk to the group. We have also put together kit lists for low level and high level walks. If you are unsure about what is appropriate kit, please contact one of the walk leaders - we are all more than happy to help
No shows/wait list
We have a large number of members signed up to the waiting list for each event - as a result we would request that you think in advance about whether you can attend a walk, and change your RSVP as soon as possible - preferably several days before - if you cannot.
Photographs
Photographs which are published on Meetup may be used on Social Media sites and for Marketing purposes so if you are uncomfortable with this, please ensure you get in touch with one of the organisers.
Conduct
We will not accept -
- Aggressive or abusive behaviour
- Offensive comments / jokes
- Bullying or harassment
- Unsolicited advances / contact (including in-person, text, calls, Whatsapp, e-mail)
We hope to see you on an event soon!
If you need to get in touch with the leadership team, please email aberdeenyoungwalkers@gmail.com.