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Ruth Evans

Walk Description:

LED THIS WEEK BY OUR WALK LEADER RUTH EVANS. This is a faster paced 1 hour Adventure Walk led by Walk Leader, Ruth Evans and replaces the Thursday Thunderer Workout Walk when Instructor Susan isn't available. Start times and locations vary to give variety on a week by week basis so please check carefully each week but all will be in the Salford area. 

THIS WEEK - starting from RHS Garden Bridgewater Car Park . 

Meeting point - RHS Garden Bridgewater Car Park (far end). RHS Garden Bridgewater is located off the A572 Leigh Road and can be accessed via Junction 13 of the M60 via the Worsley interchange roundabouts or from the A580 East Lancashire Road via the A577 or A572 . Follow the brown signs. Turn off the A572 Leigh Road at the RHS Bridgewater traffic lights onto Occupation Road. Follow the access road down and turn left in the car park. Park in the rows furthest away from the visitor centre on the left, immediately as you turn in the car park. This is where we will meet. The car park is free. There are toilets immediately on the left as you enter the visitor centre. Cafe for pre walk breakfast or post walk brew is on the right as you enter the visitor centre main doors. 

What3Words:///nights.tender.count takes you to the garden & car park. 

Google Maps - search for RHS Garden Bridgewater. 

POLE HIRE, please let Ruth know in advance if you need to hire strapped or strapless Nordic Walking poles from her. £1 coin on the day. 

The walk will start and finish promptly so give yourself plenty of time. We will be walking on both grass and paths so make sure you’re wearing supportive shoes/trainers with a good tread that you are happy to get dirty and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Paws will be required (on and off on different terrains). Don`t forget sunscreen and insect repellent too when necessary. 

Please remember to bring 1 - bottle of water or a hot drink in a flask 2 - any medications/inhalers you may need 3 - a small rucksack as you`ll need both hands free at all times 4 - a mobile phone is useful for any last minute notifications.

Please note - you can cancel online up to the evening before the walk. Unfortunately, automatic refunds are not allowed after this time. Please contact Ruth Evans directly via phone/text on 07963 893629 if you need to cancel nearer to the start time so we’re not waiting for you. Likewise, please phone/text as well as using the online system if you want to book on at the last minute - we don`t want to go without you!

Location Notes:

RHS Garden Bridgewater is located off the A572 Leigh Road and can be accessed via Junction 13 of the M60 via the Worsley interchange roundabouts or from the A580 East Lancashire Road via the A577 or A572 . Follow the brown signs. Turn off the A572 Leigh Road at the RHS Bridgewater traffic lights onto Occupation Road. Follow the access road down and turn left in the car park. Park in the rows furthest away from the visitor centre on the left, immediately as you turn in the car park. This is where we will meet. The car park is free. The RHS visitor centre is open to all, not just those who have tickets to visit the garden itself. You can access the cafe, shop & garden centre without having a ticket for the garden.There are toilets immediately on the left as you enter the visitor centre.