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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

Join us for this 9.3km walk from the canal side at Foulridge, the end of the tunnel, along the towpath to Salterforth. It is a lovely stretch of the canal.

You can see quite a bit of the countryside to the right of you and in front as you walk along.  From the canal at Salterforth, walk through fields gaining some height to give you lovely views looking towards the Skipton area.

Will experience the little stone slip through gate/stile, I guess not big enough for sheep to wander through. 

We will walk along the side of the Slipper Hill reservoir, from here a short walk to the start of the Foulridge tunnel and then walk back into Foulridge another glorious view on the way. 

Foulridge Tunnel or also known as the mile tunnel at 0.93 miles. Building started in 1770, took over 5 years. After the opening the “ leeds Intilligencer” described it as the most complete work of its kind in Europe. Having no towpaths, vessels traversed the tunnel by legging. That practice ended after a legger drowned a double ended steam tug was introduced. This was replaced by a diesel tug.

To ensure the boats would not meet head on there was a telephone system this was replaced in 1963 by traffic lights.

In 2017 the canal and river trust allowed unpowered craft such as canoes and kayaks to use the tunnel – for them it is the longest tunnel in the country. Slipper Hill Reservoir built to supply the canal with water Lake Burwain formerly Foulridge lower reservoir started out as a canal reservoir. One of the two reservoirs that used to top up the canal 

 

 

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:

was formally called cafe cargo is now the wharf. the car park is past this building.