What we’re about
Hello and Welcome to Surrey and Hampshire Walkers!
This group is for people like to get out walking, enjoy the beauty of the countryside, meet new people and experience friendship, fun and the joy of doing things with like-minded people.
We are an active, friendly and very popular group. Our walks vary in length and cater for all. We walk at about 2.5 miles an hour, so are not for those long-distance hikers that want to get from A to B in the fastest possible time. We like to stop, take photos, and we often have a pub visit either halfway or at the end of the walk.
You may or may not be aware, that the Meetup Organization charges a rental fee for the group's website. Unlike many other groups, we do not have an annual membership fee. The rental fee charged for the site and other expenses involved in running the group are paid for by the organisers.
Each event takes time to organise and manage, therefore we charge £4 per walk.
Members of this group treat each other with the utmost respect and courtesy. Unkind or inconsiderate behaviour won't be tolerated. Please always address the organisers and other members, whether in writing or person, in a polite manner. Aggressive or confrontational behaviour is simply unacceptable and will be dealt with swiftly. The organisers reserves the right to remove any comments that go against our group philosophy. We are volunteers, who are running this group to the best of our ability. People who are overly demanding or just plain rude will be removed from this group.
Please be responsible for yourself. Before you send us an email, ask yourself this: (a) did I actually read the Meetup event description, and (b) could I look this up on the internet myself?
Like a lot of other groups, we have a No Show rule. If you RSVP Yes to an event, and do not turn up or let the Event Host know you cannot attend, unless there are extenuating circumstances which are communicated to the Event Host, after the second time this happens we will terminate your membership of the group. Also, the organisers have the right to cancel any members who do not fit with the group. Event Hosts have the right to ask a member to leave the event, if they are obviously affecting the enjoyment of other members.
Please note that under 16's are not allowed on any of our events, sorry!
Most of our walks welcome dogs too and all we ask is that they are friendly and well behaved. Please note that dogs must be kept on a lead for the whole duration of the walk and at any pub stops. Event Host has the right to ask the member to leave if they feel their dog(s) doesn't fit this criteria. You are responsible for your dog on the walk and must look out for any main roads or hazards.
At all of our events, you take part at your own risk. The Group Organiser or Event Host is not responsible for your safety.
That's the rules done with - all you need to do now is upload a current photo of yourself (this is mandatory, helps Event Hosts to look out for you and helps everyone remember your name) and attend an event of your choice. (We reserve the right to cancel your membership if no photo or an unsuitable photo is uploaded).
Please don't worry about coming along on your own - we've all done it.
We give everybody a warm welcome and we look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon!