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General Information

	Walks Classification		Insurance
	Rules		First aid kit
	Starting Points and Times		Subscriptions
	Visitors		Name Badges
	Car Pooling		Useful Links
	Dogs
	Our duty of care		More information?

Walks Classification

Easy Walks
These are only easy if you are reasonably fit. Do not try a walk that is too long on your first attempt.

Easy Medium Walks
These may be long and may include steep slopes and bush.

Medium Walks
These may include stretches of stony, steep or slippery terrain, plus thicker bush, and you need to be fit to try them.

Medium Hard Walks
These may include difficult sections or may require a good pace to be maintained.

Hard Walks
These are for active and experienced walkers. If you have doubts about your fitness you should not try one of these walks.

Western Walking Club Rules

1.	One of the leaders should be informed before any member separates from the group for any reason. (Back-packs should be left at the side of the track).
2.	No group member should overtake the leader in front, nor lag behind the leader at the rear.
3.	When walking on trafficable roads, members are to keep close to the right hand side of the road in single file.
4.	Conservation laws are to be observed at all times. No picking of wildflowers or disturbing fauna
5.	The making of fires to be undertaken only when permitted by fire laws. Utmost care should be taken.
6.	No litter to be left anywhere. Remember, we take out what we take in.
7.	Suitable equipment and clothing to be carried or worn. That is: walking boots, backpack, 2 liters of water, compass, first aid kit, tough clothing to resist bush, whistle, packed lunch, matches and rainwear if necessary. (Winter walks)
8.	Toilet waste should be buried at least 250 mm deep, 200 meters from a stream.

Starting points and times

Winter walks start from fixed locations in Midland, Kalamunda or Cannington. Summer walks have their own specific meeting places. (See walks program for details). Walkers are asked to assemble 20 minutes before departure time. Late arrivals should not attempt to find and join the walk party after it has left.

Visitors

Visitors are always welcome and are requested to apply for membership after completing two walks (no charge for the first 2 walks).

Car pooling

On the winter walks, it is suggested that people might like to share transport to minimize cost.

Passengers are carried at their own risk. Contributions to the driver towards the cost of petrol are suggested according to the total distance travelled.

Up to 25k	$2 per passenger		26 to 55km	$3 per passenger
55-85km	$4 per passenger		Above 85km	$5 per passenger

Dogs

For various reasons animals are not permitted on walks.

Our Duty of Care

The Western Walking Club wishes to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for its members. To this end the club undertakes training courses for its leaders, provides first aid courses and works within a comprehensive risk management policy to ensure risks are minimised and effective procedures adopted in the unlikely chance of an emergency situation.

Insurance

While the club does carry insurance, club members are encouraged to minimize their personal risk by complying with club rules and ensuring a suitable level of fitness and quality of equipment and clothing

First Aid Kit:

A simple first aid kit should contain: Band aids, cotton wool, antiseptic spray, 75mm crepe bandage, splinter forceps, aspirin, scissors, safety pins, UV sunscreen and lipstick, insect repellent and any other items personally favoured.

Subscriptions:

Payable on 1 July each year. For 2009, subscriptions are $30 per single person and $55 per couple.

Cheques payable to Western Walking Club Inc and post to WWC Inc, c/o P.O. Box 941 West Perth WA 6872.

Name Badges

These are compulsory for adults and optional for children. Our charge is $10 per badge. Members are requested to wear name badges on all walks.

More information?

For more information contact our club President on 9382 8140

	Useful Links	Description
	Federation of WA Bushwalkers Inc	Bushwalking Clubs in Western Australia
	Bibbulmun Track Foundation	Walks on the world class Perth to Albany track
	Cape to Cape	The beautiful Cape Naturalist to Cape Leeuwin track
	Bush Walking Australia	Umbrella organization for Australian Walking Clubs. (Good links)
	Over 55's Walking Association	Social walking group - email marielm@bigpond.com
	Find 30 Walking guide	Dept of Health. Many walking group contacts
	The Great Walk	Extended walks with a focus on environmental awareness
	Top Trails	Over 50 of the best trails in WA
	Dept of Sport and Recreation	Walk Friendly project and recreational info
	Dept Planning & Infrastructure	WA Gov about walking
	Dept of Environment and Conservation Previously CALM	Various walks. Books and maps from DEC offices
	Walking & Hiking in the UK	A UK website with lots of good general info
	Aushiker: Bicycling & Hiking in Western Australia	A personal website focused on bushwalking and cycling in WA
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