If you are not yet a member of the Ramblers, we would encourage you to think about joining. You will be supporting the organisation's valuable work for all walkers. Try walking with the Group first for up to three walks if you wish.

It costs £29.50 for an individual or £39.50 for joint or family membership. Rates of £17.50 (Individual Concessionary) and £23.50 (Joint Concessionary) are available for students, and those on means tested benefits ot solely reliant on the state pension. If you join by Direct Debit you get one month free.

Not obligatory, but as a bonus, you might choose to try walking with the Group, having great fun and friendship, and helping each other to get the know the beautiful Cotswold countryside around about with walks arranged twice a week. We welcome you to try walking with us two or three times before deciding whether you wish to join the Ramblers.

HOW TO JOIN:

• Click here for various methods. If you live a bit further away please remember to quote South Cotswold Group if you wish to receive our newsletter and be attached to the group
• Please gift aid your subscription if possible.
• Children under 16 are FREE, please ask central office for free membership cards when joining.
• Start walking with us straight away. Print off a walks programme here.
• NEWLY JOINED SOUTH COTSWOLD GROUP? Want some local info? Contact us with your name(s), membership number if you have received it, email and postal address, and Mike aims to be in touch with the latest newsletter within 24-48 hours, if not sooner.
• Why not tell us locally through the web that you have joined, as our central office might take up to four weeks to inform us here in the South Cotswolds. We can then send you a newsletter by email straightaway. Please quote your full name(s), postal address and phone number. If you are sure you need a paper copy please quote PAPER, otherwise we will try sending the newsletter as a PDF file to your email address and save the Group printing and postage costs. If this doesn't work we will send a paper copy in any case. Thanks for your help.

The completed paperwork is processed through central office, and you become a member of the Ramblers nationally as well as belonging to our group. Please contact us if you have any questions.

YOU GET A GREAT DEAL WHEN YOU JOIN US …

In addition to the satisfaction of supporting our work, you will receive:

walk magazine A quarterly magazine packed with gear and book reviews, stunning photography and exciting features by renowned writers.

walk Britain (rrp: £5.99) Our annual handbook including maps, photographs, contact details and accommodation listings, many of which are discounted.

Discretionary discounts

Save money on clothing and gear at many outdoor stores, including 10% off at Cotswold Outdoor, Millets and Blacks.