East Yorkshire and Derwent Area Ramblers

ICE card

Central Office has produced a new ICE (in case of emergency) card.

This card is a place for walkers to put down important medical information and emergency contact details. Walkers should carry it on a walk so that if there's an accident or something goes wrong, the walk leader or the emergency services can easily find any information they might need.

Printed copies of the ICE card are available for Ramblers groups from volunteersupport@ramblers.zendesk.com.

2022 Revised Highway Code

The revised Highway Code came into force on 29 January 2022.

Rules 1 to 35 are for pedestrians, including general guidance, crossing the road, crossings, and situations needing extra care.

Highway Code 2022

Walk Leaders Checklist

Ramblers Central Office has a revised Walk Leaders Checklist. Click HERE for a copy. It is laminated and supplies can be ordered by Group Secretaries.

Safety Items

The Dog Walking Code

Issued for guidance to the general public but of relevance to Ramblers Led Walks where dogs are allowed. Note that dogs must be under close control at all times. Please read the code by clicking HERE

Crossing Railway Tracks

In our area we have many rights of way that cross operational railway lines. Any recce should include an assessment of these high risk hazards when needing to cross such lines. Leaders must exercise extreme care and control of their group.

Network Rail produce a useful crossing safety leaflet. To view and download it click HERE

Animal Anxieties - Horses

We repeatedly advise of a need for care when walking near cows. An incident involving a Scarborough member being attacked by a horse is a reminder to take similar care when near equines. Harry Whitehouse of Ryedale Group has provided a brief report of the event. Click HERE to read it.