About us
Club History
The Brighton Rambling Club was founded in 1906 by E.D.Foster who had recently come from Lancashire to take up a post in the Engineering Section of the Brighton Technical College, and there cannot be many footpaths within East and West Sussex, which have not been walked by its members past and present.
The Club is affiliated to HF Holidays Ltd., which was started by Mr T.A. Leonard, a non-conformist minister, in 1913, to encourage a love of the open air, good fellowship and international understanding. One of the early holidays arranged by Leonard was a week in the Lake District for 22/6d. Now the organisation owns numerous country houses throughout England, Scotland and Wales and organise holidays abroad. Those centres provide a splendid holiday in the open air with interesting and friendly companions and the local club enables this life to be enjoyed throughout the year whilst exploring the delightful countryside of Sussex.
Information
Members using public transport should check times in the latest timetables. All train times are given from Brighton. Where a car park (CP) is indicated, its use may involve a fee.
Cancellation of a ramble due to bad weather is the responsibility of the leader. The leader will make the decision from home and he/she should be contacted there. Normally if the walk is to be cancelled the leader will have contacted the Rambles Secretary to issue an email. Therefore, Members intending to go on a walk should check their emails on the morning of the walk or earlier. A list of Leaders’ phone numbers is available on the 'Walking Programme' page - Leaders-Contact list 20xx with the usual password.
Members requiring lifts should make their own arrangements in advance, but this can be done by contacting the leader of the walk to see if they know of anybody that could possibly give one. This should be done at least one day before the walk. Passengers normally contribute £4.00 each to the driver.
Footpaths: Details of obstructed, or ploughed-up paths, or damaged or blocked stiles should be reported to the relevant East/West Sussex Authority. (See 'Links' page).
Neither the Club, nor its officers, committee members or ramble leaders can accept responsibility for any injury or loss sustained by a member or other person taking part in the Club’s activities.
Please observe the Country Code at all times. In particular:
Leave all gates as you found them
Keep to paths across farmland
Avoid damage to fences, hedges, walls and crops
Leave no litter
Do not pick wild flowers or damage plants
When road walking, keep in single file (behind the leader) and walk on the right hand side to face oncoming traffic.
Always wear suitable clothing and carry waterproofs and extra layers as appropriate to the season. Wear boots or shoes with a good sole to prevent slipping. Always carry adequate drinks to accompany your packed lunch to prevent dehydration in hot weather.
Please note dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead.
Officers of the club
President: Ray Fears
Chairman: Vic Woolgar
Treasurer: Jonathan Norman
Hon. Secretary: Pamela Chambers
Social Secretary: Sheila Baker
Rambles Secretary: Mick Wright
Webmaster: Andy Darton Harris
