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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

  Join us for a 6.5km walk from the quayside at Lancaster, where we will see the start of the town’s wealth, enabling all the lovely buildings that we see some of.

 Up to the castle and priory and then down through the town, looking up and admiring the architecture. 

On to the canal which was a vital link and then through a modern nature reserve, finishing off with something totally unexpected. 

Travel by train from Preston or you can drive and use park and ride, then catch the bus into the centre.

Three mariners – the oldest pub in Lancaster, dating back to the 15th century and one of only two sites in Britain with an original gravity fed cellar. 

Priory – evidence of Christian worship here since Roman times and may have been a church building since AD630. The priory was founded in the 11th century. John o Gaunt gate – was built in the 15th century and is the most impressive external feature of the castle. The oldest surviving part is the 12th century keep. 

Covell Cross – Thomas Covell held many positions in his day but is mainly remembered for his 48 years as keeper of the castle 

Music Room – built in 1730 by a rich local family, was built in the garden where they would entertain.   

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:

meet at the station