Children and young people on walks

Members who are parents and/or guardians may bring their own children on walks, subject to the walk leader's judgement about the suitability of the walk, and the safety and enjoyment of all participants. 

If you would like to bring your child on one of our walks, please contact the walk leader as soon as practicably possible. Walk leaders and members who are parents / guardians of children on our walks must read Ramblers safeguarding guidance and policy before the walk. 

Key points from Ramblers guidance are:

1. Children and young people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who holds parental responsibility, such as a parent, legal guardian, carer, teacher or youth worker. Ramblers volunteers cannot provide direct care and supervision to people under 18.

2. We are no longer able to accept unaccompanied young people aged 15-17 on Ramblers activities, even with written consent from a parent or guardian. The consent cards which we previously issued for this purpose are no longer valid.