WALK: SHROPSHIRE - Loton Park & Alberbury Village

Name: WALK: SHROPSHIRE - Loton Park & Alberbury Village
Start: 2024-11-24T10:00:00+00:00
Location: The Windmill at Rowton

Schedule

Sun Nov 24 2024 at 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

The Windmill at Rowton | Shrewsbury, EN

WALK: Shropshire - Loton Park & Alberbury Village
WALK LEADER: This walk is led by Chrissy.
TICKETS: https://buytickets.at/everybodyoutdoors/1448644
WALK SUMMARY:
Starting at The windmill Inn, this is an out and back route through Loton Park, into Alberbury Village and back to The Windmill Inn.
This is a gentle 5km / 3.1mile route.
This event is for plus size people of all genders to create a safe and inclusive space. We do not set a size restriction on this, but if you are smaller than a size 18/2XL we would ask you to consider if there might be other groups that you could attend.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
The walk is mostly on clear maintained paths varying between hard packed dirt, gravel and concrete, one section is across farmland, but this is well-maintained and there is a clear route through the field. The route is flat apart from a small section coming into Alberbury which is downhill for no more than 15 meters and an incline out of Alberbury on the return route which is no more than 15 meters of incline, this will be taken at the pace of the group.
We will take in Rowton Mill, a lovely windmill still in fantastic condition, Loton Park which is home to Deer with a lot of history and points of interest along the route, and Alberbury Village where we will take a look in the church and return back to The Windmill Inn where there is an opportunity for a tea/coffee in their gardens, overlooking stunning Shropshire countryside (Weather permitting!!).
Along the route, there are two large up and over the wall stiles which we will take one person at a time, and a kissing gate stile at the village.
Toilets can be found at the church at the midpoint of the route (2.5km)
Link to Komoot Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1802850937?share_token=anyuu8c0Pfse432tfi1s376YJ3RzTZfbJh5b56z841X233mkt1&ref=wtd
MORE INFO
Meeting Point: The Windmill Inn, Halfway House, A458, Rowton, Shrewsbury SY5 9EJ (What3words: ///button.pigs.typed) Parking available at Starting Point - Free of charge. This is the start and finish of the route.
Toilets can be found at Alberbury Church (midpoint of the route), lockable toilet.
Dogs will not be allowed on this route sadly, due to the deer park, and a couple of the stiles not being dog-friendly
We will be going at a gentle pace that will work for everyone, and nobody will be left behind. The walk will be led with this in mind and numbers will be capped.
You should bring all clothing and kit that you need for the weather - including sturdy footwear, a waterproof jacket and a warmer layer.
Please bring any food or snacks you need for a walk of this length, and plenty of water.
Our walks are all volunteer run. If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend the walk, please email [email protected] to cancel your space so we can let the volunteer know and open up your space to others.
About Every Body Outdoors
Every Body Outdoors are fighting for clothing, gear, and representation for larger/plus-size bodies in the outdoors movement in the UK, so Every Body can feel safe and welcome on the hills, trails, lakes, and more. We are working with brands and retailers to improve the availability and fit of plus size outdoors clothing and kit, whilst also providing online and in-person opportunities for our community to gain skills and confidence and meet other plus size outdoors lovers.
We have a code of conduct that we expect all event attendees to adhere to, and you will be asked to agree to this when you register.
The small print
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