BMC Big Walking Weekend: Social Walk, Heaton Park

As part of the BMC Big Walking Weekend, BMC Staff Member, Piper Cusmano and BMC volunteers will explore Europe's largest municipal park. The pace will be easy, to allow for lots of chat and exploring. The route is well-paved and is therefore perfect for wheelchair users and families with small children.

We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

Walk Details

Walk Grading: Easy

Distance: Approx. 4.7 km (3 miles)

Ascent: 100 m (325 ft)

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others

Meeting Details

Time: Saturday 30th May, 09:45am for a 10:00am start

Location: Entrance Gate across from Heaton Park Tram Stop, Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1JE

OS Grid Ref: SD 82492 03776

Google Map Pin of Start Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFmYoFjm69Wn3dNL6

Parking: Pay and display car parks located within the park. There is also free parking available on nearby streets

Please check out the BMC Liftshare service

Facilities: Cafes and toilets are available in the park and shops are available close-by

Public Transport: Bus services and Metrolink services both serve the starting point. Please consider using public transport to help contribute to our environmental responsibilities: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/bmc-climate

What to Bring

Please ensure you are well-prepared with appropriate gear

Footwear: Sturdy shoes, trainers or boots with good grip

Clothing: If the forecast is wet, bring a waterproof jacket and consider waterproof trousers and footwear. Hat and gloves for cooler conditions along with a warm jacket

Food and Drink: Cafes are available throughout the park although, if you are bringing your own food and water, this will need to last for 3 hours

Other Essentials: Sun cream is advisable on warmer days

Who Can Attend

Anyone, under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be always kept under close control, please indicate on your booking if you will be bringing a dog

Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them

Covid-19: Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have Covid-19 symptoms

If you are unsure of your ability or would like advice regarding kit and suitability for this walk, please email the leader in advance

BMC Participation Statement

The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement

Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk

By participating in this walk you agree to act in a kind and inclusive manner. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tollerated

Questions

Feel free to contact BMC Hill Walking Lead, Josh: [email protected]

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