Health and Safety
During the course of the event, Health and Safety is of the upmost importance. By agreeing to take part in the event you accept the following statement:
This agreement releases any of the partner organisations involved in South West Awake from all liability relating to injuries that may occur during South West Awake on Saturday 29th June 2024. By signing up to take part, I agree to hold South West Awake Partner Organisations entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
I also acknowledge the risks involved in South West Awake. These include but are not limited to trips, falls and injuries. I agree that I am participating voluntarily, and that all risks have been made clear to me.
By signing up to participate in the day, I forfeit all right to bring a suit against any partner organisations involved in South West Awake for any reason. I will also make every effort to obey safety precautions as listed in writing and as explained to me verbally. I will ask for clarification when needed.
If you would like further information about this, please email info@southwestawake.com
Safety on the South West Coast path
The following largely applies to Prayer Points that are located along the cliffs and remote beaches, but provide useful points to be studied before selecting or walking on the coast path.
Protect your self from the sun, sea breezes can hide the strength of the sun
Informal paths leading to beaches can be dangerous and should be avoided
If you intend to cross a beach sure, be sure to check the local tide times to ensure you are not cut off by an incoming tide
Keep back from the cliff edges, a slip or fall especially during wet or windy conditions could be fatal.
Due to erosion, some cliffs or overhangs are unstable
Take special care of children and dogs who may not see the dangers of cliff edges or other unsafe locations such as blow holes
Do not disturb animals or wildlife (the path often crosses farming areas), stay well clear and walk around them
Dress appropriately, wear suitable footwear for the terrain and the weather, and check the forecast before you leave
Coastal areas are susceptible to mist, fog and high winds, if these conditions are forecast for your location on the day of South West Awake, it is suggested to review your proposed exact location to ensure you/your groups safety. Be especially aware if mist or fog is forecast
If planning on one of the more remote prayer points at least two walkers should go together. Do not rely on mobile phone coverage as some areas of the route do not have signal coverage for one or more mobile network providers
The coastal path passes through town and villages, seafront, harbours, esplanades etc many of which are in close proximity to car parking and on solid footpaths. Away from the above locations the coastal path is likely to be more natural with uneven paths, and in some locations steep valleys to traverse
