{"id":747,"date":"2023-02-02T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T17:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nunmc.org.uk\/w2012\/?page_id=747"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:05:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:05:32","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nunmc.org.uk\/w2012\/?page_id=747","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAQs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What do I need to get started?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For local walks a pair of walking boots and a waterproof jacket should suffice.<\/em><\/p>\n

For hill walks a small rucksack, a pair of walking boots, a waterproof jacket and overtrousers, plus a hat and gloves should suffice.<\/em><\/p>\n

Should you progress towards mountain walks and\/or winter walks additional gear is advisable and more experienced members will be happy to advise.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do I need to be able to navigate?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No. Each walk is led by an experienced member who will take responsibility for navigation. However, should you decide to walk regularly we recommend learning to navigate yourself to increase self-reliance and allow you to follow your own routes in future.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What level of fitness do I need?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For local walks, anyone who can walk on the flat for two or three hours should be able to manage.<\/em><\/p>\n

For hill walking this will vary depending on the route to be followed. Most reasonably fit individuals should be able to manage.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the longer routes or mountain walks a higher level of fitness is required.<\/em><\/p>\n

Once you have been out with us a couple of times, more experienced members will be able to offer advice on whether or not a route is suitable for your level of fitness\/ability.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How much is it to join?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our membership fee for 2024 is \u00a325 which also includes associate membership to the BMC.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do I need to join on my first visit\/trip?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No. New members are invited to join us on two or three occasions (including trips away) before deciding if it is right for them.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Are trips open to everyone?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. All trips are open to everyone.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n


\nDoes everyone walk together or is there a choice?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

On the day walks people generally walk together. On the weekend or week trips you have the choice of walking with other members or doing your own thing. Quite often a group will split into two or three smaller groups following different routes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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On a weekend\/week trip do I have to walk every day?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No. You are free to choose the days you walk or even if you walk at all!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Will you be able to give me help and advice with kit?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. More experience members will be able to offer advice and guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Will anyone be able to help me with navigation and map reading?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. More experience members will be able to offer advice and guidance. In addition, more formal courses are available at competitive rates through our affiliation with the British Mountaineering Club.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How do you organise travel?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is usually done informally amongst the members who are going on a specific trip. We encourage car sharing and splitting petrol costs.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do I need to live in Nuneaton?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

No. Although most members live in\/near Nuneaton, some live as far away as Scotland!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do you have under 18’s?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Only if accompanied by a responsible adult.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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