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MONTHLY WALK NOTE EARLIER 10AM START TIME - Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the`All Together Now`2 to 2.5 hour moderate to faster pace adventure walk is a monthly sociable Nordic walk of around 4 - 5 miles around some of the lovely greenspace & walking routes in South Manchester you may not be aware of. Build your fitness & stamina. This walk replaces the Monday Blaster Workout Walk on one Monday a month. 

THIS MONTH - STARTING FROM LONGFORD PARK, STRETFORD. The route planned will incorporate the lovely woodlands and waterways of Chorlton Ees, Chorlton & Ivy Green, Sale Water Park and the River Mersey with a mid walk pit stop at Tree Tops Cafe in Sale Water Park. It may be muddy in places so please be prepared footwear-wise. Toilets are available at the cafe in Longford Park (or possibly the Athletics Stadium) plus at Sale Water Park by Tree Tops Cafe where we will have a mid walk brew. Nearest metrolink stop is Stretford, a short walk from the park down Edge Lane. Allow 2.5 hours for this walk. 

Meeting point - Car Park at Longford Park Athletics Club Stadium, Stretford  M21 9TA. Plenty of free parking at the stadium. Turn off the A56 Chester Road onto A5145 Edge Lane.  Follow Edge Lane & then turn into Ryebank Road which is on the left. Then take the second left down to the parking area by the Athletics Club Stadium.  

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Strapless or strapped Nordic walking poles may be hired at a cost of £1 (coin on the day). 

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). Hats, sunscreen and insect repellent will also be required when the weather dictates it! 

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 Susan directly via phone/text on 07738 931710 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:

Park in the car park at Longford Athletics Club just off Ryebank Road, Stretford, M21 9TA. Turn off the A56 Chester Road onto A5145 Edge Lane. Ryebank Road is on the left. Then take the second left down to the parking area by the Athletics Club stadium.