North York Moors Walking Group

This friendly group walks mainly in the North York Moors, Wolds, Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale and Co. Durham. We also organise trips to the Peak District, Lake District, Northumberland and Scotland, and longer trips to mainland Spain, Majorca and Tenerife.

Most of our walks end up in a cafe or pub for those that fancy it!

Event Hosts are unpaid volunteers who put on walks for the good of the group. Event Hosts have access to set up walks, but any member can do the same. So if members have a walk they are willing to put on please contact the Group Organiser or Co-Organiser to do so.

Event Hosts and Organisers do not purport to have professional walk leading qualifications or first aid qualifications in the event of an accident. All members are required to take responsibility to ensure their own health enables them to complete any event and to care for their own safety. The group and its organisers accept no such responsibility.

Photos: All members are expected to have a recognisable photo on their profile, so that we can recognise you at an event.

Some Event Hosts welcome dogs, some don't! Please remember that this is a walking group and please don't take offence if the Event Host states no dogs - there may be a very good reason for not allowing dogs such as passing through fields of cows, sheep or game birds.

All members should have appropriate clothing and footwear. On average a walk may take around five hours with breaks for something to eat, which you will have brought with you. Average length of walk can be around ten miles - sometimes less, sometimes more. What is more important is generally the ascent and descent indicator which most walk descriptions include as well as distance.

If you see a walk you are interested in then RSVP for it. You may get on the walk or will be moved to a wait list if full. If you end up on the wait list then be patient, things can change. Under normal circumstances most people will get on a walk because the Event Hosts may change numbers going to accommodate when able to do so. Frequently if Event Hosts see a large number on wait lists then they may put another walk on to allow more members to walk.

If you RSVP as going then please change this if you then can't go. We do sometimes have problems where a member effectively blocks anyone else going on a walk because they have not removed themselves from going or wait listed. If you repeatedly don't turn up for a walk without notifying someone, then it is likely to result in your removal as a member.

But finally please make good use of the group - many friendships exist as a result and lives are changed. Enjoy!
North York Moors Walking Group
*** Waiver ***
This waiver refers to all Members (and guests) of walking, hiking and other outdoor activities events organised by North York Moors Walking Group. 

All Member by joining the events organised by Walk Leaders acknowledge and agree to North York Moors Walking Group rules and the following:

1. Organisers and Walk Leaders, of NYMWG events may not be qualified experts or mountain / walking leaders and do not call or advertise themselves as such.
2. Members who participate in any organised NYMWG event may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks. These risks include property damage, getting lost, trapped, or separated from the group, and the dangers of serious personal injury from exposure to the hazards of the outdoors. Attendees know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes, equipment failure or activities of other persons, animals, plants, our surroundings, group members etc.
3. Members understand that if they choose to be covered by insurance, this is a service they will have to provide themselves.
4. Members understand that risks of such Injuries and Damages are involved in outdoor activities and appreciate that they may have to be extra careful for their own person and for others around them in the face of such hazards. They further understand that on any Event there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the Injuries and damages to which they may be exposed.
5. Therefore, in consideration for participating in NYMWG Events, participants agree to waive, discharge claims, and release from liability the organisers and Walk Leaders of North York Moors Walking Group from any and all liability in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, and in any way connected with NYMWG events.
6. Attendees further agree to release from liability the organisers, walk leaders and members of NYMWG from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses caused by their own negligence while participating in our Events.
7. All Members must have read this document in its entirety and freely and voluntarily assume all risks of Injuries and Damages before they agree to participate in the Events they attend under these rules. 
By attending our Events you also agree to the following:
1. Every Member is responsible for keeping their own property safe on a walk or when travelling to a walk.
2. Every Member is responsible for ensuring that he or she is adequately equipped for the walk planned and also the environmental conditions ie. sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproofs, hat, gloves, scarf, hot drink, food and water etc.
3. Hiking (including hillwalking, climbing and rambling) is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death - Members should be aware of and accept these risks. Everyone who takes part in our events or activities do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own actions and involvement. 
4. Any Member who wishes to bring a dog on any event should check with the event organiser / Walk Leader the dogs are allowed. They will also responsible for making sure the dog is not causing hazard, loss or injury to any other participants, members of public, property or animals. 
Please read this in full before attending our Events. Please be aware that by attending our Events you confirm that you have read and agreed to the above.
Thank you