Frequently Asked Questions

Questions...

How is the group run?

Shropshire Young Ramblers was formed in 2005 and is affiliated with the The Ramblers charity. The group supports the charity by requiring members to join the charity, and the charity supports the group and walkers in return. It's run by a committee of volunteers who work together with our other members to keep the group active and to maintain a programme of events to look forward to.

What age are members?

We currently have members ranging from their early 20’s right through to about 50. For those over 50, you’re very welcome with us but you can find another Ramblers group may better cater for you.

Are dogs allowed on walks?

Guide dogs are permitted on walks, however we kindly ask that you check with the walk leader beforehand as some routes may have challenging terrain that is unsuitable for dogs. For other dogs, it is down to walk leader discretion as to whether they are allowed, depending on the type of walk and location. The walk details page will indicate if dogs are welcome.

Are children allowed on walks?

Anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult/parent/guardian on all walks due to insurance reasons. Anyone looking to bring a small child or baby with them must also seek permission from the walk leader prior to the event, as the walk may be unsuitable due to length, grading or other reasons. The walk leader has the right to turn people away who do not follow these guidelines.

Who organises the walks and where are they held?

All our walk leaders are volunteers and members of SYR, and are fully insured by the Ramblers.  Members are encouraged to organise and lead walks, and help will be offered to those who wish to have a go for themselves. Walks are led in a range of locations, from Shropshire to rugged North Wales and Derbyshire. Walks are across a wide range of grading’s, from leisurely strolls to more tiring mountain hikes and the occasional challenge walks.

Am I able to car share to a walk?

We try to organise car shares for walks where possible, reducing our Carbon footprint and allowing us to access areas with more limited parking. We have a couple of WhatsApp groups for organising car shares, your walk leader can help you join them. If you do car share we encourage you to offer the driver some form of contribution, paying for parking, a drink if we finish at a pub or tea shop or a donation towards fuel.

I'm new; do I have to pay to come on a walk?

There's no change to attend a walk and you're welcome to attend up to three walks without commitment. After the third walk we ask you to join the Ramblers (more information below) if you wish to continue attending walks. The charity does a lot of good work for walkers and funds our insurance.

I'm new; do I have to attend an 'Introductory walk' first?

Not at all! However, we would not recommend attending anything other than a leisurely walk unless you are already an experienced walker. We find that holding specific New Member walks allows several potential new members to come along so that they don’t feel “new” on their own. Not that there’s any need to feel “new” as we're a really friendly bunch of people who always welcome new members!

What equipment do I need?

We recommend the following items of clothing:

If in doubt, please ask before attending the walk.  It is possible that you will not be allowed to participate in a walk of your equipment/clothing is unsuitable.

How do I join?!

Joining us is as simple as attending walks! If you're enjoying doing that then you must also become a member of The Ramblers, affiliating yourself to the Shropshire Young Ramblers (code SS50). For more details please visit The Ramblers web site.

Do you organise social events?

Meals out, camping and canoeing are just some of the fabulous events organised by our Social Secretary. These events are open to members of the group only unless other wise stated.  If you have any suggestions for additional events, please contact our social secretary.

How can I keep regularly updated with "What’s on"?

There are two main ways to keep up to date with events:

We do not currently post our walks on Facebook.

Anything else you'd like to know?

If so then please feel free to ask!