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Walk Leadership, Online Training

Information for New members

Creating a MyRamblers Account

We encourage all our C&B members to create a MyRamblers account after joining Ramblers, see how to set up a My Ramblers Account . You do not need to log in to see the majority of information on the site , but when signed in to your account you will additionally be able to:

Renew membership and change your details
Access the Ramblers route library of over 4000 routes across the UK
Access volunteering resources such as the Online Training Library and the Document Library (the old Assemble contents) if you have a volunteering role.

Also see the the C&B Information for Walkers and the Joining our Walks page on this site for specific C&B guidance.

Members Resources

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Ramblers Go Walking	Ramblers Go Walking This is the main source of resources for all members and has many links to lots of useful information: Well-being walks The first step towards well-being and happiness Find a route The Ramblers walk library of over 4000 walks (with full routes given if logged in) Inspiration Ideas on best places to walk in the country Walking gear Buying guides on boots, shoes and walk clothing Walking Advice Walking skills and confidence, see the next section Walk Leadership Guidance for leading walks, see the section on this page

	Go Walking, Walking Advice Where to go walking Access rights in the UK, planning a route and the Countryside Code Problems on public footpaths Information relevant to England and Wales Navigation How to navigate a route, see link below Safety How to be prepaed for all situations Health How to get the most out of walks Skills and confidence A Beginners Guide to Navigation , see link below

	Walking Advice, Navigation Recommended links in this section are given below, especially the video series 'A beginner's guide to navigation'. This section also has a Buyers Guide to navigation devices, What is GPS and tips for navigating at night.
	A beginner's guide to Navigation An easy-to-follow video series teaching you everything you need to know about finding your way outdoors.
	Our simple approach to navigating your walking route Build your confidence and reduce chances of getting lost
	How to read a map
	A beginner's guide to using a compass as well as a Buyers Guide guide to navigation devices Back to top
Go Walking, Walk Leadership, Resources
	The Walk Leader Handbook This provides 8 guiding principles to help lead walks with confidence. A helpful reminder for experienced walk leaders and a perfect place to start for new walk leaders.
	The Walk Leader Checklist has practical reminders of what to consider before, during and after the walk. Walk Leader Checklist Walk leader Checklist A4 foldable version
	Walk Leader Resource Pack Risk Assessment This has been adapted by the Group - see C&B Risk assessment Skills Framework Use this to understand the skills and experience to lead different types of walks successfully. Route card Template Useful if leading remote or challenging walks (amendable word version here) Information for Walkers See the C&B Information for Walkers and the Joining our Walks page on this site for specific C&B guidance. Back to top
Go Walking, Walk Leadership, Online Training
	Ramblers Online Training Library You can access any training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role in the Ramblers online training library, and some of these will be mandatory to your volunteering role. You’ll need to set up a My Ramblers Account to access training.  You will also need to be added to the Ramblers system as a volunteer so you are able to access the online training. Please request this from our Chairperson
	If you are new to leading walks with C&B, there are two mandatory online walk leadership modules for you to complete: Walk Leadership Foundations Listen to experienced walk leaders about what makes a great walk and get tips on how to plan and map your route. See the Youtube Walk Leadership Foundations introductory guide. Preventing and Managing Incidents Here you will find out how to minimise the risk of an incident when you’re leading a walk. See the Youtube Preventing and Managing Incidents introductory guide. These modules would be beneficial for existing walk leaders but are not mandatory.
	There are also general volunteer training modules in the training library: . Volunteer Welcome . Safeguarding Module One Back to top