Cross Bay Walk

TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

The Cross Bay Walk is a unique experience and fantastic event with breathtaking views that starts in Arnside and finishes across the bay at Grange Promenade, Grange-over-Sands. 

To keep everyone safe and for the walk to run smoothly, the following Terms and Conditions apply to all walkers taking part and of which you agree to prior to booking.

• The Cross Bay Walk is a guided walk and walkers agree to follow instructions throughout the event at all times - this is a walk and not a race.
• An adult must accompany anyone under 16 years of age.
• Walks cannot be delayed. Please arrive for any walk in plenty of time.
• Registration (on Arnside Promenade) will open one hour before the walk commences and will close at 9:30am. If you have not registered by the time the guide commences the walk 10:20am) we cannot guarantee that you will be able to walk. Please have emergency contact details for the day to hand, this will help speed up the registration process.
• Please note, due to the nature of the event unfortunately the walk is not suitable for prams, bicycles, scooters or wheelchairs.
• All walkers must be fit and well and be able to walk unaided for at least 10 miles.
• The Guide can prevent a walker from participating on the grounds of safety at any given time.
• During the walk The Guide Over Sands Guide team may take photos and videos for social media, please let us know on the day if you do not wish to be included in any photos or footage taken.   
• All walkers MUST always walk behind the guide.
• Please wear old / comfortable trainers or boots, wear comfortable clothing and dress accordingly - bring a hat, sunscreen, water, lunch / snacks.
• Bring a small first aid kit for yourselves to deal with any minor injuries / blisters etc There will be 2 tractors as an emergency back up to assist if needed. If any walker needs any help all they have to do is raise their hand and one of the team will come to assist.
• Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.
• Please note that whilst NWAS Charity has gone to great lengths to ensure safety, support and insurance is provided by the organisers – the Guides Over Sands Trust, you are taking this challenge on at your own risk and must therefore be responsible for your own actions leading up to and during the event. North West Ambulance Charity is not liable for any injury or damage.
• You must listen to and obey all instructions given by the guide. He is there to ensure your safety.
• Please note that there are no toilet facilities on the walk so consider your needs. Public toilets are available on Arnside Promenade and in Grange-over-Sands.
• Please park considerately. Walkers are responsible for their own transport arrangements to the start and from the finish of the walk.
• Although routes are largely flat, the ground surface can be demanding consisting of sand, mud, shingle, pebble and rocks.
• Weather can be changeable. Please bring suitable waterproof clothing, and extra layers if you feel cold. Dry clothing, a towel and footwear to change into at the end of the walk is advisable. (Further information on this will be provided in Walker’s Notes which will be sent to you nearer to the date of the walk).
• Bring sun cream, personal medication including blister relief, sunglasses, sun hat, water and suitable food to consume on the move. You must take your rubbish home with you.
• Bringing a charged mobile phone (in a waterproof container) is advisable. All property taken on the walk is at the owner’s risk. 
• Walkers aged 16 and under must be supervised at all times by a parent or designated adult. The minimum age for entry on the walk is 11 years.
• Parents must give careful consideration as to whether this walk is suitable for their child. The walk can be onerous, and it may be difficult to carry children if they become tired.
• You will cross at least two river channels that are cold and possibly fast flowing and deep. The depth may be greater depending on the weather conditions (average is 60cm). (This will be dynamically risk assessed at the time by the walk organiser.) Participants will become wet during the walk. The final leg of the walk is over marshland which may be slippery. All walkers must take care and be able to cope with these conditions.
• Well-behaved dogs are welcome but are the responsibility of their owner and their places must be booked in advance. Dogs must be kept under control and on a lead throughout the walk and must be able to cope with the conditions of the walk detailed above. Owners should bring water and snacks for their dog.
• In the very unusual event that a walk is cancelled (due to it being deemed unsafe because of weather conditions) we will try to notify all walkers at least the evening before via email. Please check your email and junk folder for updates. Please also visit our social media platforms if in doubt as we’ll also share details on there.  In the unlikely event that the walk is cancelled we would like to treat your entry fee as a donation to North West Ambulance Charity. If you would prefer to receive a refund you will need to email Charity.office@nwas.nhs.uk