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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 Join us for another portion of the Lancaster canal, where we will walk from Ellel (Galgate) to Lancaster.

 A varied 10km walk firstly walking back slightly to show you the Glasson Branch.

After this we will bypass Galgate walking towards Lancaster. Eventually we will walk into Burrow heights cutting, this a gorge of one mile that had to be cut through glacial rock and up to 30ft deep. It is a lovely cutting and some of you might have already walked it with me. 

At the end of this cutting, we will start to see Lancaster in fact it’s marked by a view to Lancaster castle, bargees knew this as Hangmans corner – apparently condemned prisoners being exercised here gave it that name. Will gradually head into the outskirts of Lancaster, before catching the bus back to the car park. 

Bus back from Lancaster to Galgate

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:

correct W3W is ///motivator.organist.ballpoint. turn left off the A6 just after the Plough Pub on the left.