Waltham Walk The Tough One a youth hiking event, held in May each year.
Waltham Walk Rules
The rules are for the safety of all those taking part and the event’s smooth running
Age limits are as stated on the Entry Form.
The Country Code must be obeyed at all times.
Class “A” and “B” roads are not to be used, unless the route directions on a checkpoint board direct you to do so. Obviously, MOTORWAYS are not to be used at any time during the walk. ALL route instructions must be followed.
Team members must walk in single file on all roads, & on footpaths across fields.
All members of a team must stay together over the whole route. Remember – this is a team competition. Placings can only be gained by a team finishing complete.
Dangerous knives, radios or cassette players are forbidden, but there is no ban on satellite positioning equipment.
Teams may be pulled out of the event if they are more than 60 minutes late at a checkpoint. No teams will be allowed to continue if they are unfit to do so, or if they cannot make camp by nightfall on Saturday, or the finish by 1pm on Sunday.
No assistance is to be given to teams by leaders, which would give their teams an unfair advantage. Please limit your help to encouragement! Teeni Trackers are the exception.
The Committee reserves the right to deduct penalty points from, or disqualify, any team not observing these rules. The committee’s decision is final.
Any team member dropping out during the event must report to a Marshall before doing so. An Emergency Telephone number will be given to all teams at the start.