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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for 2025 exploring the coast of the magnificent Morecambe Bay in 15 walks throughout the year.

 Until 250 years ago Morecambe Bay wasn't mentioned on the maps, instead being referred to as Lancaster or Leven sands. 2nd largest bay in the Uk, largest continous area of intertidal mud and sandflaps in the uk. Spring tidal range of 9m. Special protection area from Rossal point to past Barrow 

This fourth walk is 9km’s long. We will walk along the River Lune from Conder Green into Lancaster, using the old railway trackbed of the Glasson Dock to Lancaster railway.

A lovely path with views of the estuary and spring flowers and blossom on the sides as we pass. As we get into Lancaster we walk along the old quay where many of the old buildings can still be seen, so we can pick up some history associated with them. 

The Glasson/Lancaster railway was built in 1883 to connect the dock to the rest of the network at Lancaster. Glasson Dock was opened in 1787 as part of the port of Lancaster, was moving 10,000 tonnes a day to Isle of Man amongst other places. The railway was low lying and prone to flooding, the dock slowly declined and the good services stopped in 1964. 

The Glasson branch was opened in 1826 as a route to the sea. 

St Georges Quay Lancaster was built in 1750, when lancaster was a very busy port. Imported sugar, cotton, rum, mahogony and exported furniture and general merchandise to the colonies in North America and West Indies.           

 

 

 

 

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:

Please park in the car park behind (north of) the Green Finch Cafe. As you approach on the A588 go over the canal and the River Conder and turn left into Corrick's Lane just in front of ‘The Stork Inn’, continue to the end to the carpark.. £1 ringo App No. 24901 Toilets available