A Winter Walk on the Bridgewater Way - Winter 2024
10 people attending
20 places left
Join Andy and the OutdoorLads for a leisurely Sunday stroll along the Bridgewater Canal. Meeting in Monton, we will walk along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal towpath towards Wigan. We will stop for lunch/refreshments, before making our way back.
This event is intended as a leisure walk; an unhurried walk with social aspects. A chance to catch up, relax, and enjoy the ambience of the canals and the surrounding areas.
Well-behaved, socialised and under-control dogs are welcome on this event.
Dogs must be kept on a lead whenever this is signposted and whenever we are in the vicinity of livestock, and at the event leader's request. It's a good idea to check what the route may be like with the event leader before booking to find out more about the potential suitability of the walk for dogs.
Free Parking. 11 a.m. start.
All photos taken by the event leader
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What to bring
A nice comfortable pair of walking shoes should suffice where footwear is concerned. You may even be able to get away with trainers for this one as there is not much mud about. Please be mindful of the weather though.
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
You may wish to bring a packed lunch and snacks. There is a mobile café at the start of the walk where you are able to purchase a variety of food items including hot drinks, soft drinks, water etc. Please note the mobile cafe is not always in operation. There are plenty of cafes in the nearby village approximately 5 minutes walk.
Please bring plenty of water, ideally 1.5 to 2L.
There will also be an opportunity to have a pub lunch, and perhaps refreshments after the walk too.