About CLRC

Central Lancashire Rambling Club is based in and around North/South Preston, Chorley and Leyland and we currently have 126 members. The purpose of the club is to plan and organise transport for 4 graded walks every fortnight throughout the year, in pre-chosen areas of countryside. In the summer we travel as far as Wales, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and of course the Lake District. In the winter, when the days are shorter,we explore the great countryside closer to home. There are 4 grades of walk ranging from the energetic A walks down to the more sedate C walks, where the day usually starts with tea and toast. All the walk leaders aim to be back at the coach in time for some liquid refreshment before travelling home - whether it’s tea and cake or a pint. They know they’ll be in trouble if they don’t!

 Each year we plan a programme of places to visit for the forthcoming 12 months and invite members to plan a graded walk in that area. Nearer the time the leaders provide more detailed descriptions of the walk which can be viewed on this site or on the newsletter that’s circulated on the coaches on the day. It’s then up to you which of the walks you’d like to join. The club is run by a committee who meet regularly every 2 months and there is an Annual General Meeting in July where all members are encouraged to express their views. We ran a Map Reading course this year for members who would like to lead walks but wanted advice and experience which proved very successful and has increased the number of walk leaders. The club is open to all ages and if you would like to know more about us or would like to book an outing then please contact any of the Officers, who’ll be pleased to talk to you.

If you book an outing here are a few things that you may need to make your day more enjoyable - unfortunatly this does not include your favourite family pet - club & coach company rules is no pets.

Sturdy Footwear

Waterproofs

Packed Lunch

Hat & Gloves

Warm Clothing(Fleece etc) - This can be important for the winter months and even in the warmer periods when you stop to eat or have a coffee, especially at the top of a hill in a howling wind!

Change of footwear - no dirty boots on the coach after a walk

Money ! To pay your coach fare to our lovely Sandra & Val (on return journey) & for that all imporant Tea & Slice of cake for after the walk or if you prefer a nice cold pint of real ale - we noramlly have 30 Minutes or so from the last group back to unwind and swap tales about your fantastic walk!!!

The above list is not exhaustive but  Bill Sandford favourite mantra is if you can't eat or wear it it's no good bringing it!