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Easy Countryside and Waterway Guided Walk ~ In Cheshire and Free.

The photo shows the old stables alongside Bunbury staircase locks.

This free guided walk is suitable for beginners, so if you’re keeping fit and well wish to come along and join us we would love to see guest visitors again.   Please book your place as soon as you are confident you will be available.

This guided walk in the Bunbury countryside  is circular and about four miles long, and the first part will take you gently downhill to the Shropshire Union canal at Tilston lock.    We will then follow the towpath all the way to Calveley, passing the famous Bunbury staircase locks.  The latter half of the walk is along footpaths which may be boggy in places and not often used; across the countryside to the working Bunbury Water Mill on the river Gowy, then back to the village pub for lunch.   All the gates and stiles are in good order but dogs may need lifting over some of the stiles.

There will be a ten minute break half-way round the walk for ‘bring your own’ refreshments and this guided walk in the Bunbury countryside will finish with an optional pub lunch.

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Branch
IWA Chester & Merseyside Branch
Event Dates

Sunday 13th November 2022

Location

Bunbury, Cheshire.

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Bunbury, and the Shropshire Union Canal Walk

Easy Countryside and Waterway Guided Walk ~ In Cheshire and Free.

The photo shows the old stables alongside Bunbury staircase locks.

This free guided walk is suitable for beginners, so if you’re keeping fit and well wish to come along and join us we would love to see guest visitors again.   Please book your place as soon as you are confident you will be available.

This guided walk in the Bunbury countryside  is circular and about four miles long, and the first part will take you gently downhill to the Shropshire Union canal at Tilston lock.    We will then follow the towpath all the way to Calveley, passing the famous Bunbury staircase locks.  The latter half of the walk is along footpaths which may be boggy in places and not often used; across the countryside to the working Bunbury Water Mill on the river Gowy, then back to the village pub for lunch.   All the gates and stiles are in good order but dogs may need lifting over some of the stiles.

There will be a ten minute break half-way round the walk for ‘bring your own’ refreshments and this guided walk in the Bunbury countryside will finish with an optional pub lunch.

Details

The length of this walk

Is only 4 miles, and we walk at a beginners' pace.

The walk is suitable for older children, senior citizens and anyone in-between.   Good for dogs that can be lifted over stiles.  The best footwear will be boots as some sections are likely to be a bit boggy, especially after heavy rain.   The only facilities are to be found in the pub at the start and finish of the walk.

Booking your place

To book, send an email to the walk’s organiser & guide: –  [email protected]

If bringing a partner, please give both your names, and if you wish to book a place for the pub lunch afterwards please ask.   Places are limited so make an early booking.   VIEW the MENU

On the Thursday before the walk, everyone who has booked in will be sent a reminder, and also the details of where to park.   Thursday noon is also the deadline for booking a table place for a meal.

The deadline for booking a place for just the walk is Saturday 12th November – the night before the walk.

A booking confirmation will be emailed to you.

Assemble at 10.15 am for a 10.30 start.    Finish about 1.30 pm.

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Location

Bunbury, Cheshire.

Bunbury, Tarporley, UK

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Future Walks

FOR YOUR DIARY: – The other walks for this year will be on 11th December.    Then in 2023: 14th January; 11th February; 11th March; 15th April; and the last walk of the season will be on 13th May.

NEW ROUTE SURVEYS: – Derek Smith, who organises these walks for the branch, frequently goes out to survey and record routes for new walks, currently between 5 and 10 miles from Chester.   They normally take place mornings midweek, and he does love a bit of company.   He has a short list of often-available members, and if anyone is interested in joining him, please get in touch ([email protected]).

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