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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for a 10 km walk, along the Leeds and Liverpool canal from Rishton, past the centre point of the canal at Church, up to Clayton Le Moors.

Nice spot for lunch. As we pass through Clayton le moor, visit Mercer Park before walking towards Oakenshaw Weir where they have built a bypass channel for migrating salmon. 

Along the greenway for a short way past Great Harwood, which was once part of the Great Harwood loop line before returning on the canal.

 Oakenshaw Weir – built to provide water for the print works built about 1844. Calico Cotton. 

Mercer Park - was once the grounds of Mercer House, Oakensure most notable resident – John Mercer, dye and fabric chemist. He is remembered in the word ‘mercerisation’ a process used in textile finishing.

 Great Harwood Loop  - originally diverged from the East Lancashire Line just outside Blackburn and passed through the villages to Padiham. Line had 3 stations, was reported to be the most expensive line per mile that the L&YR owned and passed through some beautiful countryside.  

 

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:

car park on school lane, behind some shops