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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for a 7 mile walk around Sale and Chorlton Waterparks, just outside of Manchester.

Chosen as they are the end of Stage 1 of the Greater Manchester Ringway and start of stage 2 of the same.  

Will also have a look at the Bridgewater canal which is nearby and the corridor joining these two waterparks together is the River Mersey. 

Plenty of opportunity to stop and have a packed lunch as we walk round Chorlton river park.

 Greater Manchester Ringway – is a 200-mile-long route split up into 20 stages, exploring the boroughs of Greater Manchester. Have decided to show you the best bits of each stage by making a circular walk. Sa

le and Chorlton water park – where originally gravelpits, flooded after the extraction of gravel for the M60 in the 1970’s. Previously the land belonged to Sale old Hall, which stood close to the site of Junction 6. 

Kenworthy woods – was a former tip and in the 1990’s was transformed into a woodland and has now been declared a local nature reserve River Mersey – Historically the River Mersey was the traditional boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire. However, the Jackson Boat Inn was in Lancashire despite sitting on the Cheshire side of the river. This anomaly was due to natural changes in the course of the river over many centuries. 

Sale is in an area that was used as a route to the Pennines from Prehistoric times. The whole of Sale lies less than 30m above sea level just on the edge of the valley. Prehistoric man first came to the area more than 6000 years ago.           

 

 

 

 

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:

further round from the metrolink car park is another car park for the water parks.