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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for a 5km walk from our favourite park in the centre of Preston where we will look at some of the statues that have been placed in the city, and what their significance is and how they fit in with the city's history. Some of the statues we will visit are below 

Wallace and Gromit – im sure everyone will have seen this duo, unveiled to commerate Nick Park the creator of the Wrong Trousers. 

Obelisk on the flag market – Dates back to1782 and was originally installed to celebrate the guild of that year. In 1816 a gas lamp was fitted to the top of the obelisk making it the first outdoor location outside of London to be lit by gas. 

Cotton Reel – commerates the former gold thread works.

 Boar War memorial - dedicated to the servicemen who died in 1889 – 1902, was originally erected on the flag market in 1904 before being moved in 1925 with the cemnotaph replacing it.   

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:

Meet under the main railway bridge at the entrance to Miller Park opposite the Continental Pub. Please be mindful of cycling traffic on the Guild Wheel. Parking free by the bridge, or along South Meadow Lane, or in the Hockey Pitches car park.