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We are a friendly and unpretentious walking club based on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire. We have walks planned for almost every weekend. Transfer to the destinations is mainly by coach, with collection points in St.Annes on Sea, Blackpool, Cleveleys, Thornton Cleveleys and Poulton le Fylde. Popular destinations can be the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Derbyshire’s Peak District, North Wales (Snowdonia) and Lancashire. Have a look here to see our future destinations. All walks have experienced leaders and are graded to suit different levels of fitness. Are you interested in friendship through walking? Do you want to get fit? Then take a look at what we do, and how you can join us.

Health Matters

Walking is the most natural form of movement, and an

excellent all-round mode of exercise. Yet as a nation we are

walking less and less. Walking can help you to:

    * Improve your general health     * Get fit and stay fit     * Control your weight     * Live longer! Health experts agree that 30 minutes brisk walking on most days of the week is sufficient to improve fitness. However like a lot of things in life that we are supposed to do, daily exercise can become a chore. A much more enjoyable way is to join us every weekend and walk in the beautiful countryside, with good company. All you need is some sensible clothing/footwear and the price of the coach fare. This gradual start to walking can help people who feel they are not active enough to change their day to day habits through the simple activity of walking more. Hope to see you on the walks.

What to Wear

What do I need for a walk? A pair of walking boots (essential ), a rucksack, a waterproof jacket (to protect you from the wind and rain), a fleece jacket, outdoor trousers, a hat and gloves, a change of clothing, something to drink, something to eat etc. Water is important to carry with you to keep you hydrated. A walking pole is useful, and a whistle and plastic survival bag should be carried for emergencies. Also a pair of gaiters, overtrousers, spare clothing, are optional but often desirable when walking in higher altitudes. A small personal first aid kit is also recommended, plasters, gauze, antiseptic ointment and the like. Blisters can sometimes occur when walking in boots that you have worn without problems for years. Do not wear denim trousers (jeans). They give no warmth when wet, they weigh a ton and cling to your legs, sapping your energy and making it very tiring to walk. Best to use trousers made from a technical material. These repel the wind and light rain. When wet they dry out very quickly and are tailored in such a way to allow easy movement whilst out on the hills. Do not wear cotton clothing next to your skin, (T-shirts etc.) for the same reason, wear a man-made nylon/polyester type vest or top. These act as a thermal layer, separating your skin from the cold wetness of rain or sweat which will draw away your body heat rapidly, making you feel chilled and unhappy. What about safety considerations? Your leader will be an ordinary club member who is unpaid, however all leaders will be competent navigators and in many cases, will have been leading parties for a number of years. While the leader has undertaken to lead his/her party for the day, you should be aware that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and should follow their advice. Please do not go ahead of the leader or depart from the party without speaking to the leader first. There are few rules, but these have developed over time for the general safety and comfort of club members. Smoking is not permitted on the coach. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed to be consumed on the walks or on the coach. You will usually have time at the end of the walk for a sociable drink in a pub or tearoom/cafe before going home. We also regret that dogs cannot be allowed on club walks since this may cause problems with landowners and livestock farmers The club has an excellent safety record because of its level of organisation and the broad range of experience that has been built up over many years of operation. There is no other club in the West of Lancashire that offers such a wide and varied programme of such frequency throughout the year. Notes: All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being of the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify and take all reasonable precautions to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

Latest News

AGM Monday 9th October 2023 Followed By Free Hotpot Supper This year’s Annual General Meeting for club members will take place at 7pm on Monday, 9th October at Blackpool Cricket Club (next to Stanley Park), followed by a free Hotpot Supper and Social get together. This is your chance as a member to have your say on how your Club is run and by whom. Please book for the meeting with your choice of food, or apply for a committee role, with your usual Saturday or Sunday booking secretary. The meeting will be followed by renewal of annual subscriptions and hotpot supper. 18th October 2022 Updates for Fylde Coast Ramblers Members Coach Fare Increase – for 2023 Following the Committee meeting on 17th October 2022, a decision was taken to increase coach fares for both Saturday and Sunday walks as from January 2023 in line with the 6 months walks programme that will commence then.    For Saturdays the price will be £11 per trip and for Sundays £13 per trip.   This is to enable walks to be self-financing to take account of the significant rise in coach hire costs for both the companies we use which links to the general hike in fuel prices nationally. These price increases will be reviewed after 6 months, to take account of any further changes, and the Committee will endeavour to keep our prices reasonable and competitive for its members.   Please continue to ensure that you have the correct change ready to pay for your walk as you board the bus. Saturday Pick-up Time Change - for 2023 Also starting in the New Year, the Saturday group will see a trial change in the times we set off and leave to come home. This has come about in response to a vast majority of members wanting to have this change. So from January 2023 our coach will start picking up from the St Annes square bus stop at 10am and we will be leaving to come home at 4.30pm. You should estimate being at your usual bus stop, half an hour earlier than you do now. Note: The times listed on the “Walks” page are only guidelines as we cannot predict traffic. Annual subscriptions.  These will be due from October 2022 for all existing members.  The subscription is currently set at £10 per year.  Cash payment will still be accepted but members are encouraged to pay by Bank Transfer (BACS), the details of the club account as follows: Royal Bank of Scotland Fylde Coast Ramblers Business Current Account Sort Code 16 30 25 Account Number 11649443 • It is very important that you supply your surname and postcode in the ‘Reference’ box when making any bank payment in order that we can identify who has paid. Privacy Policy/GDPR Fylde Coast Ramblers takes the privacy of our members’ data seriously and will only use your personal information for club administration purposes and for communicating with you about your membership and club activities. Rest asured your data is kept in a secure environment monitored by our Membership Secretary. For more information please read our GDPR Statement here. Ways to pay your Membership Fee Please pay promptly using any of these methods:- 1. CASH on the coach 2. BANK TRANSFER (BACS) to Royal Bank of Scotland Sort Code: 16-30-25 Account Number: 11649443 (for payee reference, please show your postcode, initial and surname)  (eg. FY42NSAHunter)

What to Wear

What do I need for a walk? A pair of walking boots (essential ), a rucksack, a waterproof jacket (to protect you from the wind and rain), a fleece jacket, outdoor trousers, a hat and gloves, a change of clothing, something to drink, something to eat etc. Water is important to carry with you to keep you hydrated. A walking pole is useful, and a whistle and plastic survival bag should be carried for emergencies. Also a pair of gaiters, overtrousers, spare clothing, are optional but often desirable when walking in higher altitudes. A small personal first aid kit is also recommended, plasters, gauze, antiseptic ointment and the like. Blisters can sometimes occur when walking in boots that you have worn without problems for years. Do not wear denim trousers (jeans). They give no warmth when wet, they weigh a ton and cling to your legs, sapping your energy and making it very tiring to walk. Best to use trousers made from a technical material. These repel the wind and light rain. When wet they dry out very quickly and are tailored in such a way to allow easy movement whilst out on the hills. Do not wear cotton clothing next to your skin, (T-shirts etc.) for the same reason, wear a man- made nylon/polyester type vest or top. These act as a thermal layer, separating your skin from the cold wetness of rain or sweat which will draw away your body heat rapidly, making you feel chilled and unhappy. What about safety considerations? Your leader will be an ordinary club member who is unpaid, however all leaders will be competent navigators and in many cases, will have been leading parties for a number of years. While the leader has undertaken to lead his/her party for the day, you should be aware that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and should follow their advice. Please do not go ahead of the leader or depart from the party without speaking to the leader first. There are few rules, but these have developed over time for the general safety and comfort of club members. Smoking is not permitted on the coach. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed to be consumed on the walks or on the coach. You will usually have time at the end of the walk for a sociable drink in a pub or tearoom/cafe before going home. We also regret that dogs cannot be allowed on club walks since this may cause problems with landowners and livestock farmers. The club has an excellent safety record because of its level of organisation and the broad range of experience that has been built up over many years of operation. There is no other club in the West of Lancashire that offers such a wide and varied programme of such frequency throughout the year. Notes: All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being of the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify and take all reasonable precautions to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

Health Matters

Walking is the most natural form of movement,

and an excellent all-round mode of exercise. Yet

as a nation we are walking less and less. Walking

can help you to:

    * Improve your general health     * Get fit and stay fit     * Control your weight     * Live longer! Health experts agree that 30 minutes brisk walking on most days of the week is sufficient to improve fitness. However like a lot of things in life that we are supposed to do, daily exercise can become a chore. A much more enjoyable way is to join us every weekend and walk in the beautiful countryside, with good company. All you need is some sensible clothing/footwear and the price of the coach fare. This gradual start to walking can help people who feel they are not active enough to change their day to day habits through the simple activity of walking more. Hope to see you on the walks.

Latest News

AGM Monday 9th October 2023 Followed By Free Hotpot Supper This year’s Annual General Meeting for club members will take place at 7pm on Monday, 9th October at Blackpool Cricket Club (next to Stanley Park), followed by a free Hotpot Supper and Social get together. This is your chance as a member to have your say on how your Club is run and by whom. Please book for the meeting with your choice of food, or apply for a committee role, with your usual Saturday or Sunday booking secretary. The meeting will be followed by renewal of annual subscriptions and hotpot supper. 18th October 2022 Updates for Fylde Coast Ramblers Members Coach Fare Increase – for 2023 Following the Committee meeting on 17th October 2022, a decision was taken to increase coach fares for both Saturday and Sunday walks as from January 2023 in line with the 6 months walks programme that will commence then.    For Saturdays the price will be £11 per trip and for Sundays £13 per trip.   This is to enable walks to be self-financing to take account of the significant rise in coach hire costs for both the companies we use which links to the general hike in fuel prices nationally. These price increases will be reviewed after 6 months, to take account of any further changes, and the Committee will endeavour to keep our prices reasonable and competitive for its members.   Please continue to ensure that you have the correct change ready to pay for your walk as you board the bus. Saturday Pick-up Time Change - for 2023 Also starting in the New Year, the Saturday group will see a trial change in the times we set off and leave to come home. This has come about in response to a vast majority of members wanting to have this change. So from January 2023 our coach will start picking up from the St Annes square bus stop at 10am and we will be leaving to come home at 4.30pm. You should estimate being at your usual bus stop, half an hour earlier than you do now. Note: The times listed on the “Walks” page are only guidelines as we cannot predict traffic. Annual subscriptions.  These will be due from October 2022 for all existing members. The subscription is currently set at £10 per year. Cash payment will still be accepted but Members are encouraged to pay by Bank Transfer (BACS), the details of the club account as follows: Royal Bank of Scotland Fylde Coast Ramblers Business Current Account Sort Code 16 30 25 Account Number 11649443 • It is very important that you supply your surname and postcode in the ‘Reference’ box when making any bank payment in order that we can identify who has paid. Privacy Policy/GDPR Fylde Coast Ramblers takes the privacy of our members’ data seriously and will only use your personal information for club administration purposes and for communicating with you about your membership and club activities. Rest asured your data is kept in a secure environment monitored by our Membership Secretary. For more information please read our GDPR Statement here. Ways to pay your Membership Fee Please pay promptly using any of these methods:- 1. CASH on the coach 2. BANK TRANSFER (BACS) to Royal Bank of Scotland Sort Code: 16-30-25 Account Number: 11649443 (for payee reference, please show your postcode, initial and surname) (eg. FY42NSAHunter)