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Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

JJoin us for a lovely seaside 8km walk across the sands of Liverpool Bay from West Kirby to the small archipelago of 3 islands which are the Hilbre islands. 

The first island and the smallest is called ‘little eye’, where you will see the sandstone that is very evident in all 3 islands. Moving onto the other bigger islands, you will see what a valuable nature reserve it is and at the main island called Hilbre, will see the telegraph and lifeboat stations. 

The name is thought to derive from a chapel built on the island and dedicated to St Hildeburgh. Time to sit and relax, watch the sea birds and if lucky see the seal colony. 

 Hilbre – in about 1080 a cell and church for Benedictine Monks was established on Hilbre islands as a dependency of Chester Cathedral. The islands became a common place for pilgrimage in the 13th and 14th centuries. At the dissolution of the monasteries two monks were allowed to remain there as they maintained a beacon fro shipping in the river mouth. The last monk left there in about 1550 as they were no longer considered a sanctuary 

 

 

 

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:

Riverside car park, Bolton Abbey village, Near cavendish pavilion, BD23 6AN W3W///feed.such.maddening