This is a Member-Led Event, with a maximum of 8 participants led by Dave Glenn.

A circular photo walk starting and finishing near Hathersage in the Peak District.  Long-abandoned Bolehill Quarry is well known for its rows of Silver Birch trees, millstones and rock faces that are well-used by climbers.  After a break for lunch we will follow the Burbage Brook up Padley Gorge, taking in long exposures of the brook or large old and gnarly trees. We will return to the car park via Lawrence Field.  Hopefully a good set of autumn colours and even a bit of mist will enhance the experience!

Meet: Surprise View car park, near Hathersage https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/pa... The car park is also on the following bus routes : https://bustimes.org/stops/100...

- The postcode is S32 1DA is close-by but not exact

- Grid ref. SK 25207 80091

- What3Words = hurry.scuba.takes

Parking: £4-75 for all-day parking (as at the start of July),  payable by cash or card.

Toilets: at the cafe; before and after that it will be “the nearest bush”.

Terrain: the majority of the route (around 4-5 km) will be on unmade paths, with some steepish climbs and descents in places. The paths can be uneven narrow, steep and slippery, particularly after it has rained.

What to wear: walking boots, waterproofs and dress warmly. If you use walking poles please bring them. Please wear a long sleeved shirt and trousers to prevent tick bites.

Food & drink: we will pause for lunch near Grindleford Station, where there is a cafe (https://grindlefordstationcafe.org/menu/) - they only accept cash payments. Bring a packed lunch if you prefer.

What to bring: a range of lenses between 24mm and 200mm will come in handy. Tripods are optional, but may be useful if you don’t mind the additional weight.

Bad weather plan: the trip will go ahead if there is light rain or mist in the forecast, but will be rescheduled or cancelled if the weather forecast on the day looks to be truly awful - at around 24 hours notice.

Advice: This is a member-lead event, simply to introduce you to a location, with no professional guidance. The leader is also willing to offer general technical support and advice to inexperienced photographers.

Terms for RPS Landscape Group Events:

Carbon offsets

Tickets for events that involve travelling include a £2 carbon offset charge that will be paid to a carefully researched and selected offsetting partner.

Cancellation by You:

If you wish to cancel your booking PLEASE let the event leader / organiser know with as much notice as possible. If nothing else, this can avoid them delaying the start of the event while they wait for you.

If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change.

Cancellation by us:

Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control.

Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late.

If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible.

Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event.

Responsibility:

You are responsible for your own health and safety and must appraise your own strength, fitness and mobility; and be prepared for the terrain, changing weather conditions etc. The event leader is NOT responsible for your safety, welfare or attendant medical conditions. Strictly the event leader is there to introduce you to a location.

You are responsible for your equipment etc at all times; use suitable bags for carrying it.

Car-sharing lifts with fellow participants, or the event leader, is at your own risk. Those offering car-sharing lifts may only do so provided that they have suitable insurance cover. 

Liability for any accident, injury, medical condition, loss or damage to property, inappropriate behaviour, dress, equipment and third party liability is accepted by you when signing up for the event. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Photographic Society from all claims of whatsoever nature.

Insurance:

You are advised to consider having insurance to cover: event cancellation by you or by us, accident, medical, personal equipment and public liability.

In particular you should also consider, in the case of high cost events, the likelihood and consequences of you having to cancel or not attend at the last minute because of accident, medical or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Using your data:

Your personal details (name, telephone number and email address) will be provided to the leader of the event or workshop you have booked in order to enable them to:

• send you joining instructions for the event
• contact you at short notice in case of any emergency or last-minute change to the event.

If you do not want your details to be shared with the event leader please cancel your booking immediately. You will not be eligible for a refund as this information was provided on the web page where you made your booking.

Thank you

RPS Landscape Group Committee