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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

Join us for the final bit of the canal as it arrives in Kendal. 

We will once again on this 10km walk start from Levens Hall but walk along the other side of the river Kent. 

Walk through a lovely avenue of trees before joining the Lancaster canal trail. This is interesting as it goes through fields but under the bridges that are still there.

Across the Sedgewick aqueduct and at times along the tow path of the canal which shape is clearly there. The last approach to Kendal is on a cycle path arriving at canal Head.  

We will walk again across the River Kent to the bus station for our transport back to Levens Hall

 Sedgewick house – in 1794 a Kendal businessman john Wakefield bought land and buildings to develop his gunpowder works and created a family home at the old Sedgewick house which was nearer the river than the present one. A descendent of john built the new house in 1869 and demolished the old one. Built in a gothic style and now a listed building. 

Sedgewick aqueduct – designed by William Crossley Jnr was built between 1817 and 1818, remained in use until 1955.it is unusual in that it is skewed – built at an angle to avoid a bend in the road 

Canal Head - the end of the canal at Kendal, filled in by 1947. Some of the buildings remain.  

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 take note of this W3W///reissued.trusts.watched, parking for Levens Hall