A Tour of the Manchester Looplines
16 people attending
4 places left
Join Andy and the Outdoor Lads for a satisfying Saturday stretching of the legs along the historical Manchester railway lines.
Starting at the meeting place - Dukes Drive car park, we will make our way along the well maintained quality footpaths; taking in the captivating surrounding wildlife and woodlands.
We will pass through a variety of country parks, including Blackleach, Parr-Fold, and Worsley Woods. During the event there will be opportunities for a coffee break and lunch. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments.
This is a dog friendly walk so please bring your pooches along. The more the merrier !!
Relaxed walk. Approximately 14 miles. Mainly flat.
All photos taken by the event leader
Your First OutdoorLads Walk Event?
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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!
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What to bring
A nice comfortable pair of walking shoes should suffice where footwear is concerned.
Water/bladder
Medication if necessary
Rucksack
Boots: Breathable walking shoes. Preferably waterproof for any wet/muddy areas
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Socks: A good walking sock to protect your feet
Layered clothing: Interchangeable base and mid-layer/outer layer recommended for this time of year
Hat/cap
Trousers: A pair of walking trousers over jeans and shorts etc. due to changes in weather and consider a breathable fabric where possible.
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Walking pole/s if preferred
You may wish to bring along a camera to capture some of the beauty of this magical part of the country.
Food & drink
Water/bladder
A packed lunch will be required. There is a café where you can purchase breakfast items as well as sandwiches etc.
You may also wish to bring an energy bar or protein snack/drink/fruit.