BH24: River Keer & Tewitfield Marina walk
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This event is intended for attendees of BIG Halloween 2024.
I'm not sure if a Halloween walk is meant to "blow away the cobwebs" or attract more! Either way, this modest 12km walk will give you an opportunity to stretch your legs and tick the "outdoorsy" box before the excesses of the Saturday night party.
Walking directly from our accommodation, we'll follow the River Keer towards Pine Lake, before heading around a clockwise loop to ultimately pick up the Lancaster Canal on its route south towards Borwick. If time is on our side, there may be an opportunity to stop at the Longlands Hotel at Tewitfield Marina for refreshments before heading back.
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Keer Viaduct picture by John Slater and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and water to sustain you for a few hours.
There may be an optional pub stop towards the end.