STEVEN CARTER MEMORIAL WALK

On Saturday 29th August, we will be remembering our friend Steven Carter, who was a huge part of the walking group and helped to steer the helm in the formative years.

This walk will be held in his honour, closely replicating the first ever walk we organised back in 2011, which was from the Barnstormers pub in Lostock to the Strawbury Duck in Edgworth, the latter still being one of our favourite venues.

Participants are collecting donations in aid of Bolton charity 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 who offer support to children, parents and adults living with autism and disabilities across the local community.

The route has been amended slightly to allow for refreshment stops and so that people of mixed abilities are able to take part in stages. Overall, we will be tackling 19km/12 miles from the Bridge Hotel in Horwich, up onto the moors calling at the Pike Snack Shack, over Winter Hill to the Black Dog at Belmont, then through the beautiful nature reserve of Longworth Clough to the Masons Arms in Egerton before a final and very easy stage through Turton to the Strawbury Duck.

Please consider making a small donation via: https://www.justgiving.com/page/steven-carter-memorial-walk?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

📢 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤.

❤️ 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 Breaking Barriers- 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦. ❤️

⛰️ 19km, or 12 miles - 550m of ascent - 6 to 8 hours with breaks.

🟢/🟠🟠/🔴🔴🔴 𝐌𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 - this is a longer route than we usually operate with varied moorland and woodland terrain throughout. There will be UNEVEN SURFACES, ROAD CROSSINGS, STEEP SLOPES, BOGGY TERRAIN and other obstacles. Those with good fitness and mobility are encouraged to do the full route or join at the Black Dog. Those with basic fitness and lesser mobility should consider joining from the Masons Arms.

📍The Bridge Hotel, Horwich. STARTING POINT
📍The Pike Snack Shack
📍Black Dog Pub
📍Masons Arms
📍The Strawbury Duck FINISHING POINT

🚌 It is possible to catch the 125 bus between Bolton, Chorley and Preston to the Bridge Hotel for the start. The 575 and 576 also stop nearby or and nearest train links are Horwich Parkway or Blackrod. The walk finishes right next to Entwistle train station with links to Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester. It is also possible to catch public transport to and from the Black Dog and the Masons Arms.

🚗 This is a linear route so public transport is encouraged. Some participants will be working out leaving vehicles near the Strawbury Duck, which can be arranged in the group chat. Please do not use the pub car park with other customers in mind. If you do choose toa attend in a vehicle, please do not block access for local residents or businesses, and always check signage before leaving your vehicle.

🥾 STURDY FOOTWEAR is essential, dress appropriately for the weather and consider using poles.

🕖 Meet from 09:00 for breakfast to leave at 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐏! Social drinks afterwards in conjunction with the BWOAS FIFTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY.

🫖🍳🍦 The Bridge Hotel are opening early especially for us so please show your gratitude by purchasing a breakfast barm or a brew. All other venues along the way will be serving hot and/or cold refreshments and snacks.

🔔 Book your tickets NOW via https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boltonwalkingandoutdoorsappreciationsociety/2257503 - 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒!

ℹ️ Anybody with good mobility is welcome to attend.

Thank you for reading and see you there, Colin.
BWOAS Committee Chairperson.

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