Walking A-Monday Afternoon

Walks are local and leisurely and between 4 and 5 miles (maximum 5 miles) in length over easy terrain.

	Varies, but all local
	3rd Monday
	1.30 pm start
	Coordinator: David Blanchflower - 01704 889736 email mondaywalks@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk

Monday Afternoon Short Walks

Monday walks start at 1.30pm on the 3rd Monday of the month, they are all local and are around 4 miles over easy terrain. Start time is 1.30 for a Monday walk but contact the coordinator if you need more details. Please wear good footwear for all walks.

No need to book on walk just turn up on day. Further information on walks by emailing the Group Coordinator on mondaywalks@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk

Walks are held at 1.30 on the 3rd Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.

Please note that the April walk will take place on Monday 22 April at 1.30

Due to availability of a walk leader we will be holding the April walk one week later on Monday 22 April.

The Walk will be in the Skelmersdale – The 4 Cloughs area and approximately 2½ miles. in length. The walk visits some of the lesser known areas of countryside within the town of Skelmersdale.

There is a some fairly gentle “up” walking on tarmac and paved paths, which we will take our time with. There are a number of steps also but nothing difficult. There are no stiles to cross.

There are some woodland paths, some of which may be muddy if there is rain in the days
prior to the walk, so if you feel you may need walking poles, bring some along.

Start point: Car park by Skelmersdale Library
Post Code: WN8 6NL

If coming from the Westhead direction, at the first roundabout follow the directions for
the Town Centre.
· At the following 3 mini roundabouts and 2 further roundabouts continue to follow
directions for the Town Centre.
· At the next roundabout (Bone Island) go left and pass under a footbridge.
· Take the second left (Yeadon) into the bottom car park.

I do hope you can join us on the changed date 22 APRIL at 1.30pm

Walk Leader Barry Carr.

Last Updated on April 13, 2024

A Walk in Tawd Valley

A report of the 20th September 2021 walk

The September Monday u3a Walking Group walk was in the Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale, which is an area of green open space of 65 hectares running from Skelmersdale town centre and following the line of the River Tawd as it heads northwards to join the River Douglas.

Those participating in the walk soon realised that Tawd Valley Park is a hidden jewel in the heart of Skelmersdale. The site surrounds the River Tawd as it meanders its way from Yewdale across a large section of the historic town of Skelmersdale through to Cobbs Clough Brow. The area is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife with birds of prey soaring above the meadows and Kingfishers patrolling the riverbanks.

Barry Carr the walk leader did an excellent job in explaining the history of the area, with the ruins of an old mill, millponds and capped mineshafts providing a glimpse into the area’s industrial history.

Everyone agreed it was an excellent afternoon walk in an area that was previously unknown to most of the walk participants.

Last Updated on January 3, 2022