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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

     Join us for this 9km walk around Thornton Hough, Brimstage and Raby.

Three very old villages, two of them being tied up with our friend Lord lever of Port Sunlight. This was where he had his home.  

Walking through the area he had developed and see evidence of what are presumed to be plans for further development he perhaps intended. 

Brimstage is first stop we could have coffee, after this we wander back to Thornton Hough for packed lunch on the village green.

If you wish you can end the walk here or carry on to another village Raby, with a reward, then finish the figure of 8 walk by returning to Thornton Hough along another of the old lanes around the fields. 

Thornton Hough – is of pre-Norman conquest origins. The village grew during the owner ship of Joseph Hirst into a small model village but was later acquired by William lever. 

Brimstage  - hall and courtyard is part of the Leverhulme estate. Opinions think the hall was built between 1175 and 1350, not sure why and for whom. The original house was compact and fortified enclosed in a moat and high embankment. 

Raby – the name is of Viking origin, coming from a word meaning boundary settlement, so thought because it lay close to the 10th and 11th century border between the Norse colony in Wirral to the north    

 

 

 

 

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:

as you come through the village of Thornton Hough a the village green on the right, small car park is soon on your right. No toilets.