Pennington Flash Local Nature Reserve

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete the Participation Statement,  here, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. (If you have recently completed this, you do not need to complete it again.)

Join OutdoorLads on a walk around the Pennington Flash Local Nature Reserve and the nearby canal system.

Starting at the nature reserve, we will walk around the lake and admire the local wildlife and then join the canal network where we will join the Leeds-Liverpool Shipping route. We will also take in sights such as the nearby marina and country-inn's, plus the wellbeing gardens, before returning to the nature reserve.

This walk is mostly flat and the paths are of excellent quality, wide, and well maintained. The walk will be approximately 6 miles.

You may wish to bring your cameras and binoculars as there are many species of animals including a variety of birds that visit the area, including; Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Shelduck, Wigeon, Gadwall, Teal, Mallard, Shoveler, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Rudy Duck, Canada Goose, Moorhen and Coot.

Please feel free to bring your dogs for this event. The more the merrier !

Upon entering the grounds, follow the road to the left, passing the small car park. You will then reach the large/main car park. We will meet in the middle of the large car park.

Your First OutdoorLads Walk Event?

We know that new members in particular like to know in advance more about what an OutdoorLads event will be like. 

If this is your first OutdoorLads event, you should check out the information designed specifically for you on the My First Event page on the OutdoorLads website.

COVID-19  – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice, but please bring one with you just in case it's needed. 
• Each person should only attend one OutdoorLads event a week. (Leaders excepted on events if they are leading.)
• On walks, one person to hold open gates and allow everyone to walk through – so minimising surfaces that multiple people touch. 
• Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
• Please, please cancel at your earliest opportunity if you are unable to attend or are unwell, so that we can allow others to take up these valuable event spaces.
• Much as it's difficult - no handshakes or hugs!

COVID-19: Events Participation Statement

OutdoorLads draws your attention to the fact that travelling and being away from home increases the risk of receiving and transmitting Coronavirus, whilst it is present in the UK. You are likely to choose not to participate in OutdoorLads events whilst there is a risk of Coronavirus transmission. However, should you choose to participate in OutdoorLads events whilst the risk is present, you must be aware of and follow the law and government guidelines, both when travelling to and from events as well as when participating in events.

Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not experts,  do not need to be experts, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as experts, but are amateurs with some experience in the event type and who are happy to impart their knowledge.  Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.

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