• How to meet us and join our walks.
• Contact Names Phone Numbers
• A few tip and advice on what you need.

If you would like to join us for a trial walk you can meet us at Lees Library. We then travel by car to the starting point.

• 'A' and 'B' Walkers meet at 8-50 am. for 9-00 am start.
• 'C' & 'D' Walkers meet at 9-50 am. for 10-00 am start.
• For the Evening walks we meet at Lees Library at 6-45 or at the venue at 7-00 pm.

Any variations from the above are noted in the programme.

So have look at the programme make your choice and come and join us.

• Membership Secretary. Jack Hirst 0161 633 3229
• Walks Committee Chairman. Alan Thornton 0161 652 3824
• Or send us an e-mail at info@saddleworthpeds.org

For ordinary country walking it is not necessary to purchase expensive equipment as though you were about to tackle the north face of the Eiger. However the following notes may prove useful.

• Footwear should be reasonably strong, not too heavy and preferably worn over wool socks or stockings. Nylon can give blisters. A pair of lightweight boots obtainable from any outdoor shop or army and navy store are ideal, they should grip neatly and comfortably round the ankle so preventing the feet moving and rubbing into blisters.
• Clothing should be comfortable and light weight. Due to our inclement climate a waterproof raincoat is a must and if possible waterproof trousers too. These should protect you from the worst of the weather unless you are walking in the depths of winter, when more specialist clothing is likely to be necessary.
• Sandwiches and a flask of tea or coffee are also essential for our lunch break which is nearly always taken outdoors.
• Finally a rucksack is the best way to carry these loose items as it leaves the hands free and is easier to carry than a hand bag.

If you are walking on one of our official walks the leader will be carrying a simple first aid kit and all the necessary maps etc. If you walk on your own or with family and friends then you should carry a basic first aid kit with a few self-adhesive dressings for possible blisters and cuts. Also unless you know the area well an ordnance survey map, scale 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 is essential.