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Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for an 8.5km walk in 2 parts.

Small ferry across to Piel island near Barrow in Furness. Piel castle was built as a fortress by the Monks of Furness Abbey against the Pirates and Scots raiders. 

Once we have arrived by the ferry, a walk around the small island, which will be around 1 mile, looking at the pub, pilot houses and castle, enjoy a packed lunch looking over the bay, when ready catching the ferry back over and then walk to Roose railway station using the coastal path we used before when walking to Barrow in Furness. 

Pilot Houses - Trinity house Pilot houses, terrace of 8 cottages, originally built in 1875 for the Duke of Buccleuch. Used to accommodate harbour pilots and customs inspectors. 

Ship Inn - said to be over 300 years old, uncorroborated believed to have been developed out of a former ships chanderlry, established in the 17th century. 

Piel Castle - 14th century fortress built by John Cockerham the abbot of neighbouring Furness abbey, was intended to oversee the trade through the local harbour and to protect against Scottish raids. Was built using stone from the beach. Had fallen into ruin by 1534 and passed into the hands of the crown.  

 

 

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:

station approach, ulverston. W3W///presenter.poppy.pianists.