Ramblers and toilet breaks

Yuk!

Bea65

‘Wild Weeing’ can be a public disorder offence.. if it alarms/offends a member of the public.. know a lady who walks 2 dogs and was cautioned when she was reported and filmed .. beware..
If we see a male exposing himself by taking a ‘leak’ he can be fined and put on Paedophile Register ..

Just how ridiculous is this, if correct. Words fail me!

‘Wild Weeing’ can be a public disorder offence.. if it alarms/offends a member of the public.. know a lady who walks 2 dogs and was cautioned when she was reported and filmed .. beware..
If we see a male exposing himself by taking a ‘leak’ he can be fined and put on Paedophile Register ..

We have walked about 4 miles a week for 25 years plus, and apart from once or twice when men with prostate trouble have gone behind a tree I don’t think any woman has had to do this.
They ‘go’ at the start and presumably repeat at the end.

I have a friend who has to go multiple times during our time together and I read that by constantly ‘going’ it can result in the bladder becoming sensitive and weakening . The advice was to hold for as long as possible rather than go, ‘just in case’. My friend tried it and it worked.

I once popped into a ditch at the side of a road .... all was fine till a coach went by and, as it was highr than the cars, the passengers had a great view of my efforts! They waved ....

Well that is a shame as walking in the countryside in a group can be so pleasurable. Also good for your health .

This issue has put me off joining the Ramblers.

I remember a rambler looking horrified when I said we didn't have a toilet but that she was welcome to pee in my freshly mucked out stable. you would think I had suggested running naked through the streets.

Homestead62

Toilet provision in this country is terrible.

Yes it IS but I’ve heard it’s far worse in Europe. This is partly what puts me off going overseas.

People use continence pads too

I used to be a member of a ramblers group many years ago. I found it "interesting" to find that a group of ladies would urinate near to each other whilst walking. I'm the private type so did not enjoy doing that. It was way before other methods were available .

I need to wee more often than that if walking and cant walk that far anyway. So I plan stuff ie go where there are "opportunities" if necessary for 20 min to half hour "breaks".

I live near some gorgeous country side where it's the kind of areas with said opportunities quite easily.

Just not to go on an open moor walk with no trees or bushes.......

Another trick I learnt for Desperate Measures while driving on fast A roads: find a lay-by with some cover, pull in, open both car doors, thats cover in between the doors and the cars drive by so fast they aren't looking.

But after reading about satellites and drones am inclined to adopt the large jumper tied round waist approach....

A walk of four miles isn’t a long time, if you empty your bladder before you set off, but if nature calls a tinkle in the bushes does the trick.😄

mumofmadboys

I live in the Lake District and walk a lot. Frequently have wild wees! Just hide behind a wall or tree or whatever and have a quick pee! You'll soon get to be very proficient at it!

Always done this, for years.

Basically, my mum was practical, unembarrassed, so we all started as children I'm so glad.

And urban places without a loo if there is cover, I'll take advantage.

But.....I can actually squat which helps.

Out in the countryside I was prepared to do "the other" back in the day if its moorland, rocks, gullies, places no one would go, cover up with ferns/grass, but IBS, work on picking times and places and when I eat, to work around, as when you've got to go...

I must have a bladder of cast iron. Go on longish walks regularly but never feel the need. Just as well as my knees wouldn’t take the strain.

Nightmare! But good advice on here. It was tricky during lockdowns when cafes were closed.

My granny was once out for a walk and needed a wee, so popped behind a wall. When she finished, she heard clapping - only to turn round and see a field full of tattie pickers behind her!

Homestead62

Toilet provision in this country is terrible.

Well, you wouldn't expect to find plumbed-in flushable loos with mains sewers and hot water in the handbasins along a country lane several miles into the countryside from the nearest hamlet.

I always find a tree
Once I ducked behind a tree up an incline thinking how clever I was to hide from the walkers, half way through my wee I looked up and there was another path above me with lots of walkers viewing my ‘private’ side of the tree trunk

Sorry don't know any more details except they were each fined £150.

sodapop

Whitewavemark2

Well, the nearest hedge is my go to usually, with DH keeping watch. But I don’t walk with a group and not sure how I’d manage that!!

I know of two ladies from a walking group in Lincolnshire who were recently fined for doing exactly that. Apparently they were in contravention of a local bylaw.

Are there notices to warn?😮 Only I walk all over the country when on holiday and never thought about bylaws when having a wee.

I’ve never seen one tbh.

It sounds as if I’m weeing everywhere😄😄. But I’m not - always very grateful to find a suitable facility.

Who was watching the ladies? Was it a peeping Tom. Isn’t that illegal?

I live in the Lake District and walk a lot. Frequently have wild wees! Just hide behind a wall or tree or whatever and have a quick pee! You'll soon get to be very proficient at it!

Whitewavemark2

Well, the nearest hedge is my go to usually, with DH keeping watch. But I don’t walk with a group and not sure how I’d manage that!!

I know of two ladies from a walking group in Lincolnshire who were recently fined for doing exactly that. Apparently they were in contravention of a local bylaw.

You are welome. You will get used to how things work.

If you are nervous about this (and nerves make us want to pee even more), when the walk leader points out who the back marker will be, go and have a quiet word and say you may need stop. They will understand.

Don’t worry if it’s man or a woman. Men in mature walking groups may have prostate issues and need to go frequently themselves.

The back marker will stay close by and make sure you have privacy. They will keep an eye out for other walkers and curious dogs.

I’m inclined to tie a jacket or a sweater around my middle so that it flaps down while my pants are down and hides the moon. I don’t want Google satellites beaming that to the internet!

First time you free pee you may find nothing wants to come out despite knowing you need to go. That’s because it feels unnatural at first. Ask the back marker to whistle if that helps. Honestly, I’ve seen and heard it all before. You will have a giggle over it.

You might even find in time that walking helps tone up the muscles that control bladder function, and as you get fitter, less fat (if you have any to lose) pressing on internal organs.

Don’t let this dissuade you from joining in and enjoying a lovely social activity.

Silverbrooks

For years, I lead walks for Ramblers and another independent walking club. All walks should have a leader and a back marker who knows the route.

Even a relatively short walk of 4-5 miles should have short stop built in for a drink and a breather, If possible, it should be in a place where people can duck behind a bush or a tree and pee.

If you can't wait, drop to the back of the group, ask the back marker to wait and duck behind whatever’s convenient.

Don’t be embarrassed about it. We all have to go and, whatever you do, don’t not drink so you don’t have to pee. Hydration is very important when walking.

There’s is a bit of mental barrier to get over for women about dropping our pants in a public place but you do get used to free-peeing.

Oh what a lovely, encouraging message, thankyou so much. I really do have a weak bladder, it’s the bane of my otherwise brilliant life. Was hoping to find walks during the day with some retired folk who will perhaps be empathetic. Will certainly look up the suggestions online. Really appreciate the replies