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Main Instructor:

Gillian Mason

Hosted By:

Gillian Mason

Walk Description:

We start our walk in Haslam Park which retains many of its Edwardian original features including its listed ornate gates at the entrance and the drinking fountain on the lime tree avenue. 

We shall venture out of the park and join the towpath of the Lancaster Canal keeping an eye out for swans and cygnets, herons and other wildlife.  We’ll journey over one of the many canal bridges into Ingol, rejoining the canal further along via another bridge. 

We shall pass through UCLan Sports Arena to join part of the Guild Wheel along paths with wild cherries and fruits of the season. 

Then we shall join the Ribble Link canal towpath with a wander via the canal basin, admiring the 3 rise staircase locks that join the Ribble Link to the Lancaster Canal and the ‘Canal Builders’ sculpture by Denis O’Connor. Returning then back to Haslam Park. 

 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

Meet in the car park (Bristow Ave, left off eastbound Blackpool road). Free parking all day. Public transport to Haslam Park, from the bus station to Haslam Park, Preston Bus no 31, times www.preston bus.co.uk, - our services. Stagecoach No 61, www.stagecoachbus.com.