Walking and Cycling Section
FAQ
Q. Do I need to be a member of the Camping and Cavanning club to attend a WACs event?
A: Yes, if you are not a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club you can join online here. (See Camping and Caravanning Club for details)
Q: Do I need to be a member of Walking and Cycling Section (WACs) to attend a WACs event?
A: Providing you are a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club you can attend an WACs event and experience how we can enhance your enjoyment of camping and caravanning
Q: How do I join the WACs?
A: You can join WACs by phoning the Club’s Membership Department on 024 7647 5442, ask to add membership of the Walking & Cycling Section to your Camping and Caravanning Club membership. Alternatively download and complete our membership form (See Application Form) and send it by post to the Club’s Membership Department.
Q: What facilities can I expect at a meet?
A: All our meet venues have a drinking water tap and a chemical toilet disposal facility. Some meet venues may have a rubbish disposal point, showers or electric hook-up points. When a meet venue has electric hook-up points these may need to be booked before attending the meet. To check the facilities available at a meet view our Events pages. (See Event Map for details)
Q: Will there be group walks available at the meet?
A:1. Group walks are organised by our volunteer walk leaders, dependent on their availability and the number of walkers wishing to take part. Organised walks are generally between 4 & 10miles. Please sign up on the daily walk sheet, max number 20 per walk. Participation is at your own risk.
Q: Will there be group cycle rides available at a meet?
A: Group cycle rides are dependent on volunteer leaders attending the meet and the number of cyclists in attendance. We generally have a mix of road & e-bikes. Please sign up on the cycle sheet if you wish to join a led ride. Max number 10 per ride. Participation is at your own risk
Do I need to book before attending a meet?
A: Generally, YES. But please check with the contact steward via the details listed in Out and About and the WACs website.
(See Event Map for details
Q: I have not attended a Club meet before, what should I do when I arrive?
A: When you arrive at a meet you should report to the Steward, they will be pitched close to the site entrance. The Steward will ask to see your Camping and Caravanning Club membership card, explain where you may pitch your unit and point out the location of the drinking water tap, chemical toilet disposal facilities and any other facilities that are available.
Q: Can I arrive at a meet before the published time?
A: No, the Camping and Caravanning Club has a Certificate of Exemption that allows us to run our meets within restrictions laid down under Planning Law. The Certificate of Exemption places strict limits on the times a meet can be open that cannot be varied.