Local Wellbeing Walks

LOCAL WELLBEING WALKS

‘A recent Monday morning in Garstang and our small, friendly group of walkers were ready to depart on our latest walk. We had some new faces and some familiar ones and before long we were all chatting in the midmorning sunshine. ‘Starting in Garstang’s high street, there were interested glances in various shops and food outlets. Soon we were beside the River Wyre trying not to disturb a song thrush enjoying a snail feed. Wyre Bridge presented us with a chance to imagine and remember times gone by: Wyre Cafe, the Corn Mill, Greenhalgh Castle and other points of interest. ‘Nature is always nearby. We observed and identified (in hope), flowers, plants, a dragonfly, moorhens and early signs of ripening elder, blackberry and hazel nuts. Conversations flowed throughout. Local, national and sporting events including the Lionesses triumph in the European Championships cropped up. We all had something to hear about, to offer or to learn. ‘By now we were catching views along the canalside at the Wyre aqueduct and the Tithe Barn. We tried to recall what was across the basin before the recent houses were built. ‘A little over an hour after departure we crossed Moss Lane playing fields and returned to Booths. We offered farewells until the next time when probably different routes will be followed. ‘This was a typical Wellbeing walk which can be enjoyed by anybody who turns up at Cherestanc Square, any Monday for a 10:30am start. No need to book. Nothing to pay. See Wyre’s Great Outdoors booklet for all other planned walks and activities for the rest of 2022’ - Ian Woods, Volunteer Leader ‘As a relative newcomer to the Wyre District I’d like to share my experiences of the wonderful surrounding countryside which I’ve discovered since moving here.