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- Dogs on walks: Following one or two incidents involving dogs, may we remind all leaders and walkers that whilst well behaved dogs are generally welcome on our walks, they must be on a leash and under close control when walking through any fields that may contain or are adjacent to livestock. The leader has discretion to ask any dog owners to put them on a lead at any time. It is a condition of joining our walks that individuals comply with any such request.
If any individual or group of ramblers attract aggressive attention from cattle, particularly with calves, the situation may be exacerbated by a dog who they may regard as a threat. In such circumstances, if cattle are threatening at close quarters and there is reason to fear injury to anyone it may be best to let go of the leash and temporarily release the dog, while the owner escapes. The dog is likely to be agile enough to make its own escape and rejoin the group, where he can again be secured.
Here we have provided links to:
- Some interesting places to visit in the area
- Publications that provide described walks in and around Reading
- Links to some useful external sites.
- Details of some longer walks described by Richard Kenton and Nick Price
- Practical information: Ramblers have lots of advice on the practical aspects of walking, including Health and safety for walkers, the best maps to buy, navigation for walkers, and outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.
Information for Leaders:
This has now been relocated to the 'Leaders' Page', see link in left-hand navigation. The username and password allocated to you for the Walk Report Form also gives you access to this page.