Sensible Precaution when meeting new walking partners?
Q. Hi there
Can you suggest 'sensible precautions' when meeting a new walking partner?
Myself and the other site member are both interested in the same areas, but these can be pretty remote and I would feel very unsafe walking with a stranger
Any suggestions? Many thanks
Angela Allen, Dewsbury
A. Speaking personally:
I would certainly try to meet (say for a coffee) in advance of a long day's walk.
Then if I was comfortable I think the first outing might be a relatively short expedition in an area I knew well and be a route that we'd agreed in advance.
I'd travel to the meeting point myself having told friend/family member exactly where I was going and what time I expected to be back. If poss, I'd text my friend/family member at home a few times throughout the day. (I do this anyway even if I'm out with long term friends so folks at home know approximately where I've got to throughout the day.)
Ultimately you have to use your own judgement but this is how I personally would approach a meeting.
Hope this helps
Clare (go4awalk.com help desk)
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