We're teaming up with Experience Community C.I.C to run a joint ramble for our queer and disabled community members!
When: Saturday 21st March - 11:00AM (finishing around 3pm)
Where: Meet @ Experience Community CIC, The Civic Basement, New Street, Slaithwaite Huddersfield HD7 5AB (very close to Slatihwaite station)
Distance: 10.5km / 6 miles
Duration: 3-4 hours with breaks
Parking: There are a few parking spaces at the the Community CIC hub, there are also some spaces at the station and then a bigger car park called New Street car park nearby.
Train travel: Slaithwaite station is esy to get to from Manchester and Leeds.
Walk Leaders: Craig and Becca from ECIC and Ailish from QOH
Description: A flat out-and-back walk along the canal tow path from Slaithwaite to Standedge Tunnel, Marsden (the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the country!) This ramble is a great way to explore the beauty of the West Yorkshire countryside and experience some of the region's industrial heritage. We're joining up with Experience Community C.I.C. who design and lead rambles which are accessible to mountain trike users for this day out - and we love bringing our blended communities together for fresh air and connection!
The route can be seen here:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53728374
This will be a gentle, socially paced ramble of around 3 hours long with opportunities to stop for a break or take photographs. We will stop to have a packed lunch and there are opportunities to stop at the visitors centre near Standedge Tunnel, where hot drinks and cakes can be purchased and also Zapato Brewing which offers beers, bevs and hot drinks. Both venues have an accessible toilet.
People who use other types of off-road mobility equipment are welcome to join the ramble, however, the route has only been checked using a Mountain Trike and access cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to book the use of a mountain trike, please sign up at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experience-community-queer-out-here-ramble-slaithwaite-standedge-tunnel-tickets-1978246367137?aff=oddtdtcreator
What to bring: Sturdy shoes. Lots of warm layers and a waterproof jacket. Hat and gloves if you have them. Water and snacks/a packed lunch.
Toilets: There are toilets available at the beginning and end of the walk, and along the route as detailed above.
Vibes: A gentle ramble for anyone who identifies as queer and/or disabled. Welcoming vibes and friends. Beautiful canal route. Nice places to stop and get great coffee, drinks and snacks. A really gorgeous West Yorkshire town which we encourage you to explore after the ramble if you have time!
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome :)
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By attending a group event you acknowledge that the leaders may not necessarily hold any formal qualifications in relation to walking leadership, first aid or medical training.
The group events on the same basis of being a group of friends who go outside together, who invite others to join them on this basis. Event organisers and event hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any group event. When you join a walk or other event you attend as a guest, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers, walk organisers or event hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused.
Participants are responsible for assessing their own suitability to take part in any walk or event, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used. Read the walk description carefully and make sure you think you can manage. Any medical conditions that may affect the participants during the walk must be notified to the walk leader prior to the start of the walk. If you require any medication or otherwise you must have this with you when you join the walk.
PHOTOS - Please note, photography & videography may be in place. Content may be shared by ourselves and third parties for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know on the day of the walk.