Thursday 21st January  .  Meet walk leader Bob Davidson at the Potted Meat Stick in Baildon at 10.00am. 6 miles/10km. About 170 metres of ascent. . Walk expected to last 3 hours: option to replace the last leg back to Baildon centre with bus journey from Shipley Glen (7km completed at this point). We leave Baildon via Baildon Rugby Club ; skirting the Moor Edge up to the White House,  we will take the track to Sconce before following the track behind the golf course and picking up the track down the Glen by Glovershaw Beck . Possible refreshment stop at Glen Tea Rooms – if open- and follow paths up Baildon Bank back to the middle of Baildon. All walking is on recognised paths and tracks with varied terrain.  Some steep gradients and muddy paths. Strong footwear , warm layers, hat and waterproofs essential.

Possible take away refreshment possibility on Shipley Glen- tbc. Otherwise bring your own refreshments/lunch.  Face mask essential for any refreshment stop and for the bus if you plan to use bus back to Baildon from Shipley Glen.

GUIDANCE FOR PEOPLE WISHING TO JOIN ONE OF OUR “AUTUMNAL SIXER” GUIDED WALKS:

1. Please read the description of the walks on offer carefully, in order to choose one that suits you.

2. Leaders will not be able to give you any personal assistance which would involve close proximity or touch during the walk (except in an emergency), e.g. to cross stiles, or manage slippery slopes, so if you think you might need assistance please bring along a family member (i.e. book 2 places).

3. Please bring with you:
* any medication you might need, including plasters;
* hand santiser;
* water bottle and any snacks.

4. Please remember that, many paths will be stony or muddy (after all the rain we have been having) so please wear walking shoes or boots with non-slip soles.

5. To book, email info@baildonwalkersarewelcome.org giving the following information:
* Title and date of the walk you wish to book on.
* Your name/s, address, telephone number, email address.
* An emergency contact – name and telephone number – that we should contact in case you became ill during the walk.
* Any significant health information that you feel the leader should be aware of (we will treat this information in strict confidence and it will only be shared with the walk leader).

6. We will let you know quickly if we have been able to reserve a place for you on your chosen walk.

7. If, after having booked, you do not feel well in the days leading up to the walk, or on the day itself, please stay at home and do not join the walk. You can inform us that you are not going to participate by emailing the info@baildonwalkersarewelcome.org email

8. If you arrive at the meet-up point appearing unwell, or without the footwear and clothing appropriate to the walk and time of year, the Walks Leader may need to ask you not to start the walk.

9. The walks will take place even if it is raining. We will only cancel if the weather is so bad as to be deemed a potential hazard – in which case we will telephone you as early as possible to let you know.