A very easy Wellness Walk

Very easy gentle walk
 
Meeting outside the Balcarres Arms in Haig Village we’ll walk at a very easy pace along well defined tracks & footpaths in and around Haig Hall & Country Park. Visiting the Hall itself as well as the canal, lakes etc in the parkland. 4.5mls 130m ascent total
 
Dogs allowed 1pp up to max 3 for the group, but must be friendly and remain on a lead.
 
Max Distance 4.5mls <120m ascent.
 
 

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This walk is free of charge & open to anyone


Meeting Point & Time

09:45 start

Only those using Pub after walk may use back pub CP, others please park on the road nearby. IMPORTANT

Haig Hall - meeting map

Kit List

  • Sturdy walking shoes/boots – we’ll occasionally be on rough ground
  • Waterproofs
  • Warm clothes – bring a spare jumper!
  • Hat & Gloves
  • Snacks & drink
  • Camera/phone -its all about the pics!

Cold Weather Expected!

At this time of the year in the UK the weather can be very mixed.
Participants will need to have warm clothing (including a spare top) as whilst we will be moving we may well also be stood around looking at things and will get colder than we think.

Wet Weather

Whatever the forecast participants must have waterproof jackets and trousers – BUT don’t worry if you don’t own any – we can lend you both so long as you let us know when you book on to the event.

Facilities on Walk

  • There are toilets at the start & finish
  • There is a cafe at the start & finish of this walk 

Walk details

  • The walk is is on well made tracks & trails but at this time of the year it will be muddy so we advise wearing boots 
  • 120m of ascent
  • 4.5 miles
  • 2-3 hrs walk
  • Dogs: 1pp max of 3 to the group Must be well behaved and remain on a short lead
     
     
     
     

Walk Leader

Karl Mather

Karl leads our Wellness Walks in Lancashire.

Like all of our leaders Karl is exceptionally well trained & qualified and is an International Mountain Leader with decades of experience of keeping groups safe & entertained all over the world….But he also has a wealth of local knowledge and fun facts

Karl is also qualified in First Aid for Mental Health and has been trained to make sure that walks are a safe and supportive place for participants to be able to relax, let go and unwind.

Book a Space

Whilst all of our walks are totally free to participants you will be asked to complete our Wellbeing Questionnaire – this allows us to show our funding partners just how beneficial what we do is for people. 

And…if you can afford to make a donation that would also be massively appreciated, Thanks!

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