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Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

  Join us for a 10.5 km walk around Poynton and Middlewood using the industrial past as our route. During its heyday there where over 70 pits on the Vernon estate 

We will explore the Middlewood way, an old railway track bed now a footpath and cycle way, the Macclesfield canal and a couple of gentle coal inclines. 

 This is the next walk on the exploration of the GM ringway as we head round the boroughs of Greater Manchester. 

Poynton – the first mention of the mayor of Poynton was in 1289. Coal was mined here from the 16th Century and the collieries under the ownership of the Lord Vernon from 1832 until their closure in 1935. In the late 18th century, the Pickford family developed the family business of waggoners on the London to Manchester route. The business thrived and they relocated to London, now one of the best-known removal firms. 

Middlewood Way – an 11-mile shared use path between Macclesfield and Marple. Follows the route of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple railway which operated between 1869 and 1970. The railway played a significant part in transporting goods particularly cotton and coal. 

Macclesfield canal – canal opened in 1831 26.1 miles long. All 12 locks are at Bosley. The canal runs from a junction on the Peak Forest at Marple to the Trent and Mersey canal. 

Princes Incline – longest of 2 inclines, was originally rope worked and converted to locomotive in 1889. They are now lovely straight good walking paths through woods and countryside.                   

 

 

 

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:

if the first car park is full, drive through the car park up a road and more spaces by the canal.