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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, Peak District and Lancashire. more
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.
What to wear
What do I need for a walk?
A pair of walking boots (essential ), a rucksack, a waterproof jacket, a fleece jacket, outdoor trousers, a hat and gloves, a change of clothing, something to drink, something to eat etc. 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.
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.
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 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. We regret that dogs cannot be allowed on club walks since this may cause problems with landowners and livestock farmers, and alcohol on walks is also not allowed, for obvious reasons! In fact we usually stop at a pub after the walk for a sociable drink on the way home.
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.
Club History
After having a walking holiday with the CHA (Countrywide Holidays Association) or the HF (Holiday Fellowship) people wanted to continue the walking and fellowship found there and Local Groups were founded. So back in 1913 this club was formed and during its 90+ years has seen many changes.
The club has had affiliations to CHA and HF over the years, and it would be of interest if any members have memories or memorabilia to share with us.
FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS
"a brilliant walking club"
Previously known as The Fylde CHA/HF Rambling and FellWalking Club.
Links
Walking Britain: With over 3300 pages of FREE information, "Walking Britain" is dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape. The National Parks feature strongly including the Lake District, the Peak District and Snowdonia, not to mention the Yorkshire Dales. Also detailed are the Brecon Beacons and Pennines. Coverage of Scotland and Ireland will be improved with more emphasis on these areas in future.
Dales and Vales - an online magazine for ramblers
www.lakelandwalks.info Interesting,informative and humourous walking website brought to us by my fellow Blackpudlian, Stephen Siddall. Well worth a visit!
The Committee
Please click here to find who is on the club's committee.
- WALKS OF THREE GRADES
- LED WALKS
- WALKS EVERY WEEK
- TRANSPORT BY COACH
- TRANSPORT BY CARS
- SOCIAL EVENTS
- CLUB WEEKENDS
Annual Club Walking Weekend
For the last few years the club has made use of the excellent facilities at Glaramara in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Good food, good company and good walking. Some photos of this long weekend holiday can be found here and here.
We are planning a return trip next year. If you are interested please speak to GEOFF NELSON Tel: 01253-591464.
Newsletter Archive here
Beautiful Britiian - Beautiful British scenery. Places to visit, daily and weekly desktop wallpaper, plus downloadable screensavers and jigsaws. Click here.
Dave Lawrance Landscape Photography - Lake District and Yorkshire Dales Landscape photographs, including prints for sale, desktop wallpaper and screensavers.
BeenThere-DoneThat - The Unofficial Guide to Great Britain
Snap the Lakes - Photo gallery of the Lake District, showcases visitors Lake District photographs and includes a photo of the day section, which is updated daily.
Snap the Peaks - a photo guide to walking in the Peak District, illustrated with maps and photographs.
Waendel Walkers Club - based in Northamptonshire. With walks on alternate Sundays throughout the year. Some social events and coach trips.
Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District - A wonderful resource for those keen on walking. It is non-commercial and based on Discover Derbyshire Supplements published by the Derby Evening Telegraph, written by the site's compiler, Denis Eardley.
Countrywalker - Take a stroll in England, Corfu or even in Madeira and use the guide to see what the walk will be like for you. Hints and tips for making your walks more enjoyable, actual walking guides, maps, and photographs.
Boots and Paws - brings you information on places to visit, walks and digital photographs from around the UK.
California Walking - Photos from walks in California, the US, and the UK. Also learn about the little-known Reiver's Way in the North East of England.
Daleswalks - Walks in the Yorkshire Dales and much more.
CountryGoer - promoting access to and within Britain's countryside by public transport and lots more.
Blackpool Washer Fix - Alan Hunter's excellent repair service for broken washing machines, microwave ovens, tumbledryers and electric cookers.
Cicerone Guide Books - Milnthorpe based Cicerone are specialist publishers of walking, trekking, mountaineering and cycling guide books.
Alfred Wainwright is an important influence in the minds of all those who seek to escape to the Lake District hills or take on the Coast to Coast walk. His handwritten, minutely illustrated Pictorial Guides are a modern classic. Many of the walks the Fylde Coast Ramblers go on are in these wonderful guides. At the moment Fred Talbot takes us on some Wainright Walks on ITV1.
To learn more here is a good starting point (www.wainwright.org.uk).
