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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 CHORLTON WATER PARK. The route planned is just under 5 miles & will take us down the River Mersey then through the lovely woodland & waterways of Chorlton Ees, Ivy Green, Turn Moss & Longford Park, with a mid walk pit stop at the cafe in Longford Park.  Toilets are available at Chorlton Water Park & at the cafe in Longford Park where we will have a mid walk brew.  Allow 2.5 hours or slightly more for this walk taking into account the brew stop break. 

Meeting point - Chorlton Water Park car park. Turn off A5145 Barlow Moor Road down Maitland Avenue. Go through the gates at the bottom into the car park. Sat Nav M21 7WH Lots of free parking space. 

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Google Maps - search for Chorlton Water Park. 

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:

Turn off A5145 Barlow Moor Road down Maitland Avenue. Car park is at the bottom of the road