THE INLAND WATERWAYS PROTECTION SOCIETY
LTD
LEEDS and LIVERPOOL CANAL
10.30am Saturday 31st July 2010 meet at Skipton.
A scenic walk along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Gargrave to Skipton and
including the Springs Branch (a.k.a. Lord Thanet's Canal) at Skipton.
Meet 10.30 approx at Skipton Bus Station (OS Ref SD988515) which is situated in
the
town centre between West Gate and Keighley Road (A6131) in time to board the
10.45 bus to Gargrave. Pennine Bus Service No 580. There is a pay car park
adjacent to the bus station, but free parking can usually be found in one of
the side
streets (e.g. Lower Union Street area) on the Keighley side of the Pinder canal
bridge.
The bus will transport the group to Gargrave centre (toilets are available
here) where,
after walking through the village, the canal walk will start from Higherland
Lock - No
33 (SD 932545) commencing at 11.10 approx. It is also possible to travel to
Gargrave
by train from either the Leeds/ Bradford or Carlisle, Lancaster and Settle
directions.
It is easy walking with a good surface throughout. Lunch will be taken at
Skipton
where there is a plethora of eating establishments.
After lunch there is an option to walk along the Springs Branch and for any pie
connoisseurs an opportunity to visit the renowned Stainforths pie
establishment.
Distances: for morning walk - 5 miles and for afternoon walk - just less than 1
mile.
If you intend to join the walk please contact Gerald Leach in the preceding
week by
e.mail at [email protected] or alternatively by telephone (Tel. No.
01565
654342) during the Friday evening of July 30th, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For
emergency contact on the Saturday morning only, the mobile number is 07714
571464.
I look forward to seeing you.
.
Next time out - Weekend in Ireland - 2nd 3rd and 4th October 2010
--
David Kitching
http://www.brocross.com
fearrmeox adlaþ brægen
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