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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

Join us for a 9.5km walk from the St Ives estate in Bingley, walking towards the Leeds and Liverpool canal to see the grade 1 set of locks, the Bingley 5 rise. 250yrs old earlier in the year. The walk up to the top of the locks will give you an indication as to how deep they are.  

From here we will walk back towards the St Ives estate and head up a tarmac/ cobbled old lane onto the moor to look at an outcrop of rocks to which one has got the name of Druids Altar. 

Continuing further along the moor, getting good views before entering the woodland and descending back to the car park. 

Walking past the memorial to Lady Blantyre and the Coppice Pond. St Ives Estate.

The estate was purchased in 1635. Previously known as Harden Grange. The Ferrands where a prominent Bingley family. Sarah inherited the property from her uncle and passed it on to her son when she died in 1854. William changed the family name to Ferrand and is responsible for helping to design the estates 19th century landscape. 

Pack horse Bridge – historically a significant crossing point over Harden Beck. Was constructed alongside the historical ford across the beck in 1723 replacing a previous wooden bridge. Two contractors where paid £10 to build the bridge and to maintain it and keep it in good order for 7 years. 

5 rise locks, Leeds and Liverpool canal. - steepest flight of locks in Uk. The intermediate and bottom gates are the tallest in the country. Grade 1 Listed. 

Druids Altar. The St Ives area is known to have been inhabited from the neolithic or Bronze age from Articfacts found.      

 

 

 

 

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:

from Harden road turn right into Blind lane, very soon you will see a car park on your right. W3W///louder.printout.stooping.