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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for a 6.7km walk round the historical and redeveloped Salford Quays.

First heading past the Blue Peter Gardens, then as walk round the Erie basin, we learn how busy the quays where with all the imports and exports. 

Leaving the quays for a short time we visit Ordsall Hall, a lovely old hall which is now enveloped by all the new development. Take time to look around the hall.  

From here we walk along the Manchester ship canal eventually passing the Imperial war Museum, again we can take the time to look round. 

Crossing back to media city by way of the Media city footbridge. Having a last look at the quays and Media City.  

Salford Quays – built by Manchester ship canal company, Salford docks was the larger of two that made up Manchester docks, the other being Pamona. Opened in 1894 by Queen Victoria and spanned 120 acres. At their height the Manchester docks was the third busiest port in Britain. Trade routes where from North America, grain, meat, timber imported and finished cotton goods and machinery exported. The connection is remembered because the quays were named after the great lakes. 

Ordsall Hall – large manor house dating back more than 750 years, although the oldest parts of the hall are from the 15th century 

Manchester ship canal – 36-mile-long waterway linking Manchester to the Irish Sea, starting at the Mersey Estuary. When the ship canal opened in 1894 it was the largest river navigation in the world and enabled the new port of Manchester being the third busiest port in Britain even being about 40 miles inland. 

 

 

 

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:

start by the media city metrolink stop