What date do the walks take place?
| Sunday 21st September 2008
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Where do the walks start from?
| St Anne's School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NW
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Which charity will benefit from the walk?
| You can choose any charity or good cause you wish - please notify us of your choice when you register.
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How long are the walks?
| There is a choice of three walks: 3 miles, 5 miles or 10 miles - you choose - please advise us of you choice of walk when you register.
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What equipment do I need?
| Sensible walking shoes or boots, suitable warm clothing, waterproofs (always a good idea in the Lakes!), something to eat and drink (ie. a packed lunch), compass and whistle, OS Outdoor Leisure 7 English Lakes SE Area Map and a small first aid kit.
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Can I bring my dog on the walk?
| Yes of course but it must be on a lead at all times.
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Do I have to bring my children?
| Walkers can be individuals, couples, families, friends etc. Please note all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and the walks are not suitable for wheelchairs or push chairs.
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How do I find my way round the route?
| You will be given a route card when you check in at the registration desk at S Anne's School and the routes are also marked by coloured marker posts.
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Where do I park my car?
| In the grounds of St Anne's School
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What do I do with the money I raise from sponsorship?
| You collect it from your sponsors and hand it over to the charity of your choice - we suggest you contact the charity before the event to ensure you know where and to whom to send the money to.
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Will it rain?
| We hope not but please come suitably prepared - why not check the weather forecasts a few days before the walk to ensure you are ready for whatever the Lake District weather has in store - remember it may be so nice you need to bring sun-block!
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What happens in case of an emergency?
| The organisers have prepared a detailed plan to cover all eventualities; there will be an emergency vehicle at a startegic location, marshalls will be posted at regular intervals along the route and we will be in contact with the local Mountain Rescue Team. Please at all times follow the instructions of the Marshalls.
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What time does the walk start?
| You can start at any time between 10.00 and 12.00 and all the walks will have finished by 5pm.
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Can I bring a collecting tin and collect money along the route?
| No - we would be grateful if you note that collecting tins and buckets are not allowed on the walks.
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Can I come in fancy dress?
| If you want to! BUT please remember to be suitably dressed for walking.
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What happens if I am unable to finish my walk?
| You must inform a marshall and return to them your numbered card that you will be given when you start the walk.
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When do I need to apply?
| You can download a registration form from this site and post it to Mountain Goat Ltd, Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD and include you registration fee of £5 per person or £10 per family.
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