Local Walk: Essington and Beyond

Local Walk: Essington and Beyond

A Brand new walk location for us, in the locality of Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall and The Black Country alike.

Logistics:
Meet: 10:00 for prompt 10:10 start or sooner if everyone visible is ready.
Distance: Around 10 to 11 miles
Start Point: Outside the shops opposite The Pheasant Inn at Wood End (Wood End Road, WV11 3TL), there's a coffee shop there if arriving early.
Parking: Please spread cars considerately in local side roads
Terrain: Green belt south of M54 and Hilton Park services on M6, combining open countryside, pools, woodland, and towpath, with outer edges of the conurbation and a stretch of The Monarch's Way National Trail. Very mild undulation only.
Refreshments: Picnic stop, and pub stops around half way, and optionally also at the end.
Map: Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 394485,301535
Satellite: 286 Linthouse Ln - Google Maps
Bring: Waterproofs & Refreshments & Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather.
Guests: Under 16s and dogs (well behaved, under control) may join you.
Emergency Contact: 0.7.8.1.3.7.3.7.6.2.3 though not available while driving or once walking. Walk Leader is Paul W

Safety:
As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety. You must be comfortable walking the specified distance in order to attend please.

RSVP Commitment:
Places are limited, so withdrawing in the last 24 hours is not allowed. Attendances shouldn't be compromised by ghosting (no-shows, late withdrawals, and uncommitted waitlisting) so reliable attendees will take priority at future events.