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Susan Spall

Walk Description:

Join us for this 9.3km walk from Burscough railway station across fields to catch a glimpse of the two columns which is the only evidence left of Burscough Priory. 

After this we will see two medieval wayside crosses, historians think these crosses were where mourners could stop and pray ‘for the soul of the departed’, as these crosses seemed to be on medieval roadways. Crossing more fields as we go.

Returning into Burscough village by the Leeds and Liverpool canal. Cafe nearly at end of walk if needed. 

Burscough Priory - was an Augustinian foundation, established around 1190 and dissolved around 1536. Following the dissolution 8 bells where removed to Ormskirk parish church where a tower had to be built especially. Just 2 pillars remaining and are in private grounds. 

Wayside crosses - often used as wayside markers, erected usually in the 9th to 15th century. 

Rufford branch - completed in 1781 linking the Leeds and Liverpool canal to the River Douglas at Tarleton. Was used primarily for transporting coal, timber and agricultural goods and was an important transportation link for the Lancashire and West Riding coalfields  

 

 

 

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:

small car park by the station