{"id":"6acc0b9d4b4668ec434355cf","title":"Walk Brief","path":"walk-leaders/walk-brief","contentMarkdown":"# Walk brief\n\n![A leader briefing the group before setting off](https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/04c86c75-8724-428e-8a33-cd34c228efd9.jpg)\n\nThe leader's short brief before you set off is the start of a successful walk. Ramblers online training is the main place to see what should be included. The notes below are a useful prompt.\n\n## Before you set off\n\n#### Welcome and people\n\n- Welcome everyone to Ramblers New Forest Group\n- Give your name as today's leader, count the group, and appoint a back marker\n- Ask if there are new or prospective members\n- Invite anyone with allergies or other health issues to tell you, and fellow walkers if needed\n\n#### Route and safety\n\n- Miles, hours, a short route description, the mid-route break, and an approximate return time\n- The group stays together, at a comfortable pace for everyone\n- Weather precautions and the main hazards of the route and forest\n- Ramblers recommend using the emergency contact on your phone, and offer Ramblers cards","contentHtml":"<h1>Walk brief</h1>\n<p><img src=\"https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/04c86c75-8724-428e-8a33-cd34c228efd9.jpg\" alt=\"A leader briefing the group before setting off\"></p>\n<p>The leader&#39;s short brief before you set off is the start of a successful walk. Ramblers online training is the main place to see what should be included. The notes below are a useful prompt.</p>\n<h2>Before you set off</h2>\n<h4>Welcome and people</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome everyone to Ramblers New Forest Group</li>\n<li>Give your name as today&#39;s leader, count the group, and appoint a back marker</li>\n<li>Ask if there are new or prospective members</li>\n<li>Invite anyone with allergies or other health issues to tell you, and fellow walkers if needed</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Route and safety</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Miles, hours, a short route description, the mid-route break, and an approximate return time</li>\n<li>The group stays together, at a comfortable pace for everyone</li>\n<li>Weather precautions and the main hazards of the route and forest</li>\n<li>Ramblers recommend using the emergency contact on your phone, and offer Ramblers cards</li>\n</ul>\n"}