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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for this 12 km walk along the Leeds and Liverpool canal from Parbold to Wigan. 

The heart of the Douglas valley, for much of the walk the River Douglas will keep us close company. Passing through Appley Bridge and Gathurst under the M6 that you will have travelled along many times.

Walking through Crooke where we might see two of the original barges, before arriving in Wigan alongside the famous ‘Wigan Pier’.

Walk to Wigan Wallgate railway station, to get the train back to the start. Interesting stretch of canal. 

Appley bridge Deep Lock - Appley Bridge canal locks, two shallower locks are disused. The lock in use is the older and deeper. The other locks were built to conserve water but also to speed up traffic as the deep lock took a while to go through. From here back towards Liverpool is a 27 pound all the way to Liverpool. 

Gathurst – Dean House Locks. Where built in 1774 to allow boats to journey upstream to wigan by joining the river at this point from the then unfinnished canal. A few wharfs were created on the south side of the river connected via wagon ways to Orrell Pit from the 1770’s. All tolls were collected at Dean House. 

Navigation Inn – built no earlier than the 1850’s to serve canal traffic.          

 

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 at the end of Bramble Way - Free. No Toilets