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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Come with us on a 12.5 km walk along the canal from Lancaster to Bolton le sands.

On the way we will walk along the impressive Lune aqueduct, with great views up and down the Lune. See the fabulous Morecambe Bay as we walk through Hest bank. Lovely countryside as we go. At Bolton Le sands we will leave the canal and head towards the coast for a short walk back to the cars. 

The shore cafe should be open on our return. 

Can Park at Hest Bank, then Stagecoach No.55 to Lancaster to start the walk, or train to Lancaster from Preston, bus back from Hest Bank, all options possible.

 Lune Aqueduct – grade 1 - one of the seven wonders of the waterways. 202 metres long, carries the canal 53 ft above the River Lune. Designed by John Rennie and constructed in 1797. 

Hest bank – is adjoined with Slynne which dates from the Anglo-Saxon times. The Hest Bank hotel is hundreds of years old and once served as a coaching station for traffic crossing the sands of what is now called Morecambe Bay. 

Bolton Le Sands – referred to as Bodeltone in the doomsday book, the village was known as Bolton until the arrival of the railways, when the name was changed to differentiate from the other Bolton. The oldest church in the village founded prior to 1094.   

 

 

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:

Over level crossing from coastal road. Free parking