OUR GROUP IS A MEMBER OF THE FORTH VALLEY, FIFE
AND TAYSIDE AREA OF THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION. THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO FACILITATE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF EVERY ONE,
THE ENJOYMENT AND DISCOVERY THAT WALKING OUTDOORS CAN BRING: AND TO PROMOTE RESPECT FOR THE LIFE OF THE COUNTRY SIDE.
WHY NOT JOIN US ON ONE OF OUR WALKS?
Contact
For information about membership of the Ramblers Association
contact the group secretary: -
David Thomson 01383 860324 email davidthomson@tesco.net
Group Committee 2008 - 2009
Chairman
Ken Wright
Treasurer
Jane MacLean
Secretary
David Thomson
Walks Programme Co-ordinator Ben Douglas
Committee Member
Alice McEwan
Committee Member
Rose Nutt
Committee Member
Malcolm Hateley
Walks Gradings
C Easy, mainly on level ground and
often paths and tracks. Suitable for beginners.
C+ Easy to moderate, for those with improving
fitness, offering some modest challenges.
BModerate, demanding
higher standards of fitness and stamina than C+.
B+Between moderate and
strenuous, for the reasonably fit. Stanard grading for summits taken at a slower pace in summer conditions.
A Strenuous. For the fit, involving
some or all of the following factors: on high or rough ground; with steep ascents or descents; distances over 15 miles.
A+ Severe. Arduous walks for the experienced
and very fit, involving some or all of the following factors: high exposed ground, steep ascents and descents; brisk pace;
distance over 15 miles. Standard grading for hill walking in winter conditions.
