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Walk Description:

Woodlands Walk   Open to all NWUK Freedom Passport Holders   Starting in Offerton, Stockport we head down into the woods through Woodbnak Park and along the river Goyt toward Poise Brook before climbing back up to the top path and making our way past Woodlands Park and  back to Vernon Park Cafe for refreshments.      Paths are a mixture of Woodland trails, cycle tracks and tarmac.   Distance approx 6km with 80m of height gain.    Paths are a mixture of Woodland trails, cycle tracks and tarmac.      

Tips to help get the most out of your walk:

1  Suitable clothing and footwear - layers are best

2  A small rucksac 

3  Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, etc)

4 Mobile phone is useful for any last minute changes

5 Walk Leaders mobile number

6 Please contact me if you need to hire poles, £1 payable on the day of the walk 

Changes due to Covid-19

Dogs - No dogs on walks until further notice, including my own!

Symptoms – If you have any symptoms, please cancel your walk well in advance. By attending a walk, you confirm you and anyone in your household are symptom free, or have been tested negative. I will be checking my temperature on the morning of walks so may need to cancel at short notice should I develop symptoms. Unfortunately, if you have been sent a letter telling you to self-isolate we won’t be able to walk with you at the moment. There are Online options to help keep your fitness on track.

First Aid - You will need to bring your own basic First Aid Kit (Platers, Bite and Sting Cream, Suncream etc recommended)

Sanitiser - I’d recommend Hand Sanitiser over gloves but the choice is yours. (There will be some available to purchase on the day, (£3.50 with a handy clip, and greater than 65% Alcohol)

Face Coverings - again the choice is yours, but they may be handy if we unexpectedly find it impossible to Socially Distance. A scarf or neck gaiter forms part of the governments recommended methods)

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Equipment – Please bring your own poles where possible. Hired poles will be wiped down with alcohol gel, and all straps will be machine washed after every use. The walk includes a short mobilisation of joints prior to walking and a cool down stretch at the end.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 24 hours will be charged in full.  

Following the social distancing guidelines from NWUK... POLES APART, IN FACT 2 POLES APART! 

Location Notes:

Toilets available if Cafe in Vernon Park is open.