Places visited - 2021
3rd April 2021
Sale Water Park, located to the south of the city, is an area of countryside and parkland containing a lake, woodland, meadows, the River Mersey, cafe, restaurant and water sports centre.
3rd April 2021
Easy walk with well cut steps which are well maintained. White Nancy offers stunning views on a clear days as far as the Welsh Hills and great views of Manchester Airport and the greater Manchester region.
11th April 2021
This is a good walk, 4 miles long, albeit with one or two steeper sections. The route takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers’ cottages and Saddleworth Church before returning through the village of Uppermill.
17th April 2021
Etherow Country Park has steadily grown over the years, and now covers an area of around 200 acres. It lies at the heart of the Etherow-Goyt Valley, this is also the start of The Goyt Way, which is a 10 mile walk to Whaley Bridge
18th April 2021
Chorlton Water Park is a Local Nature Reserve comprising a lake surrounded by grasslands and woodlands. There is a car park, small playground, picnic benches and a network of accessible paths.
18th April 2021
The Park and Gardens are three separate but linked areas: (1) Fletcher Moss Park and the Botanical Gardens, (2) Parsonage Gardens, (3) the Nature Reserve of Stenner Woods, Millgate Fields and the River Mersey.
24th April 2021
The country park extends for 80 hectares (200 acres) across the Northern and Western slopes of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 miles from the city centre of Manchester, the area is both a haven for wildlife and an area where visitors can find peace and relaxation. The park's location provides panoramic views across Manchester and beyond to Liverpool. The dark blue silhouette of the Welsh mountains can often be seen on clear days, as can the Pennine hills close by.
2nd May 2021
Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.
The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views.
3rd May 2021
The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh
5th May 2021
Chorlton Water Park is a Local Nature Reserve comprising a lake surrounded by grasslands and woodlands. There is a car park, small playground, picnic benches and a network of accessible paths.
14th May 2021
The viewpoint at Mam Tor stretches north over the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors. This circular route takes you round Mam Tor and has some amazing scenery.
16th May 2021
The viewpoint at Mam Tor stretches north over the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors. This circular route takes you round Mam Tor and has some amazing scenery.
22nd May 2021
Situated on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, Dove Stone Reservoir is a spectacular area popular with visitors and for family days out. There is an easy path for people with wheelchairs and a longer route for those more adventurous and wanting a bigger challenge on a hike.
23rd May 2021
The country park extends for 80 hectares (200 acres) across the Northern and Western slopes of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 miles from the city centre of Manchester, the area is both a haven for wildlife and an area where visitors can find peace and relaxation. The park's location provides panoramic views across Manchester and beyond to Liverpool. The dark blue silhouette of the Welsh mountains can often be seen on clear days, as can the Pennine hills close by.
29th May 2021
This is a good walk, 4 miles long, albeit with one or two steeper sections. The route takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers’ cottages and Saddleworth Church before returning through the village of Uppermill.
5th June 2021
Tegg’s Nose Country Park is located close to Macclesfield in Cheshire on the western edge of the Peak District National Par. It is a popular area for walking and attracts visitors from the local area and beyond who come to the park to enjoy the stunning views of the park and across the Cheshire plain.
6th June 2021
The gardens are full of drama with spectacular views all year round. Paths climb up from the valley bottom passing by caves, cliffs, amazing trees and rhododendrons in spring. In the kitchen garden the restored glasshouse and back sheds sparkle in the sunshine and grow an array of exotic fruits.
12th June 2021
Snowdon, at 1085 metres in height is the tallest mountain in Wales and has a number of varied walking routes to the summit. This one is up the Llanberis Path, which is the most popular route of ascent. It’s generally accepted to be the easiest route in non-winter conditions, but note that’s ‘easiest’ and not easy
Saddleworth circuit
19th June 2021
This is a good walk, 4 miles long, albeit with one or two steeper sections. The route takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers’ cottages and Saddleworth Church before returning through the village of Uppermill.
20th June 2021
Chorlton Water Park is a Local Nature Reserve comprising a lake surrounded by grasslands and woodlands. There is a car park, small playground, picnic benches and a network of accessible paths.
20th June 2021
The country park extends for 80 hectares (200 acres) across the Northern and Western slopes of Werneth Low. Only 9.5 miles from the city centre of Manchester, the area is both a haven for wildlife and an area where visitors can find peace and relaxation. The park's location provides panoramic views across Manchester and beyond to Liverpool. The dark blue silhouette of the Welsh mountains can often be seen on clear days, as can the Pennine hills close by.
26th June 2021
An easy-access circular walk in the heart of the Cheshire countryside exploring mining remains and learning about the popular legend of Alderley Edge.
27th June 2021
Easy walk with well cut steps which are well maintained. White Nancy offers stunning views on a clear days as far as the Welsh Hills and great views of Manchester Airport and the greater Manchester region.
4th July 2021
This route follows a path around several reservoirs, and ends back on the road. There is a slight incline and decent but overall is an easy walk suitable for children.
10th July 2021
Malham Cove is a huge curving amphitheatre shaped cliff formation of limestone rock. The vertical face of the cliff is about 260 feet high. The top of the cove is a large area of deeply eroded limestone pavement, of a strange pattern rarely seen in England. The majesty of Malham Cove looks out over the Village of Malham and has been attracting visitors for centuries.
11th July 2021
Sale Water Park, located to the south of the city, is an area of countryside and parkland containing a lake, woodland, meadows, the River Mersey, cafe, restaurant and water sports centre.
During the summer, the hub of Sale Water Park is the lake which is busy with everything from sail boats to jet skis. Visitors can also get away from the hustle and bustle of the Water Sports Centre by taking a walk through grassy meadows to the River Mersey or along to Jackson’s Boat Bridge.
18th July 2021
The trail follows a well-defined footpath which runs as close to the edge of the two rivers as possible to provide spectacular views of the waterfalls.
25th July 2021
Tandle Hill is Oldham’s oldest country park. It has 48 hectares of parkland with mature beech, mixed woodland and grassland.
There are views across the Manchester Plain and the Pennine Hills.
31st July 2021
This route follows a path around several reservoirs, and ends back on the road. There is a slight incline and decent but overall is an easy walk suitable for children.
28th August 2021
An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped Gardens, 1000 acres of deer Park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall.
4th September 2021
The trail follows a well-defined footpath which runs as close to the edge of the two rivers as possible to provide spectacular views of the waterfalls.
18th September 2021
A little bit of a hidden gem in the Lake District National Park is the mind-blowing Rydal Cave. Originally an abandoned 19th-century quarry, it has since been preserved and is now open for the public to enjoy. It’s a fabulous and easy walk that the whole family can enjoy for a day out in nature. Plus, it has some jaw-dropping views on the way.
9th October 2021
Fishing is a year round activity in Whitby, subject to the constraints of the weather. Arguably, the best catches are in the winter with cod coming closer to shore.
Sandstone trail
14th November 2021
This is an average intensity walk with indulating plains. The walk could be up 10 miles lasting 5-6 hours for those who want to go that far with a stop at a restaurant for lunch - Macaroni cheese and chips / garlic bread / salad ThThis is an average intensity walk with indulating plains. The walk could be up 10 miles lasting 5-6 hours for those who want to go that far with a stop at a restaurant for lunch - Macaroni cheese and chips / garlic bread / salad is is an average intensity walk with indulating plains. The walk could be up 10 miles lasting 5-6 hours for those who want to go that far with a stop at a restaurant for lunch - Macaroni cheese and chips / garlic bread / salad
28th November 2021
Declared a local nature reserve in 2006, the Site of Biological Importance is home to a huge array of wildlife and wildflowers. There are many well maintained paths, some leading right into the wood and others linking to the Tyldesley Loopline or onwards to Beesley Green
26th December 2021
Situated on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, Dove Stone Reservoir is a spectacular area popular with visitors and for family days out. There is an easy path for people with wheelchairs and a longer route for those more adventurous and wanting a bigger challenge on a hike.
White Nancy
3rd April 2021
How did you feel after the walk
This was a really nice walk to stretch and start walking again after the lockdown ... it wasn’t too long and wasn’t too strenuous ... met some lovely people while taking in great views and really nice company. Even though I came alone I spoke to many in my group all who were so lovely and friendly
Relieved!
Felt great
Refreshed and ready for the next walk despite the incident
I was tired today probably after a long walk
Really enjoyed the views and the company.
Do you have any ideas on what else we can do to make things safer?
I liked the bring a plastic bag to sit on ... which was suggested this morning in the telegram group ... worked very well
Proper clothing and boots
I think we should restrict to only 1 group of 6 per location per time. We need more 'go to' people to facilitate this. We should also have a deadline for registration and people need to register their whole family if they are all coming and not say last minute that others are coming too. This affects group size obviously but also in organising everyone. Admin need to be strict with the deadline too.
Go local
Maybe have more people who know the way/go to people ... then could possibly stagger the times groups leave and there could be a leader for a smaller number of groups and people could stay further apart ?
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Use water proof trousers
Make sure to wear waterproof trousers
Be aware of the local people
Any overall feedback?
Fantastic walk... many thanks to our group leader Taibah and for the team that organised it...
After lockdown this was freedom
I had a wonderful time. Great to get back to the group walks and enjoyed meeting and chatting to people.
Good
Had a good day Alhamdullilah!
Saddleworth Circuit
11th April 2021
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Accomplished ... especially after climbing the hill ... that definitely got my heart and lungs working
Relaxed after a long week
Uplifted
Very easy going group. Good chit chat with all.
Beautiful surroundings with lovely people and an amazing desert.
Really fun, it was a great place to visit, would love to go again.
Do you have any ideas on what else we can do to make things safer?
I felt safe at all times
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Be aware of vat pauls that shut really
Check closing times of where parked and if area has a gate that maybe locked at a certain time.
Any overall feedback?
Lovely walk, amazing scenery, fantastic company
Well organised
Please keep them coming!!
it was fab
Etherow Country Park
17th April 2021
Fletcher Moss
18th April 2021
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I enjoyed it, my son did too.lovely company and great to meet new people
Amazing
Despite fasting I felt good.
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Getting little children to lead the way allows them feel great in charge and makes them enjoy the walk more! ( and more tired too!)
Chorlton Water Park
18th April 2021
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Felt amazing after our walk and totally refreshed and energised.
Excellent walk, great company, learned about risk management and an evidence-based approach to it, felt great afterwards. I went for another walk around “after the walk” and managed over 13000 steps too!
Any overall feedback?
Very well organised and great company. It's a good way to meet new people and also look after your health mentally and physically at the same time.
Great gentle walk during Ramadan which can be done with a push chair or for those with a learning disability too
Werneth Low Country Park
24th April 2021
How we felt after the walk
Really appreciating where we live so, close to natural beauty, Alhamdullilah and the fact that we have the opportunity to explore it.
I felt refreshed and happy.
Cleared my lungs and my mind. Totally refreshed.
Fantastic walk with a great "go to" person. Thought it may be hard in the warm weather and fasting but time flew by. Did it in an hour and then decided to go round one more time
Any overall feedback?
Really enjoyed it, beautiful weather, location and company!
Despite us all fasting and it bring a warm day it was so much fun and we all managed it well.
Lyme Park
2nd May 2021
6 of us went for a lovely walk to Lyme park. It was a wet and dreary day but really enjoyed the walk together following the easing of restrictions. The best part came when we walked into a field (designed for walkers) and then suddenly heard 4 horses gallop past us. We started filming them until one came heading towards Amir whilst recording. They obviously liked being in the company of people although we were not very used to it. Fortunately Amna is a keen horse rider and knows how to handle them. The rest of us have much to learn and were just glad we left without anybody getting hurt! Watch the videos to see what happened from different perspectives. Wonderful appreciation of how beautiful horses really are especially in open fields
Worsley Park
3rd May 2021
The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh.
Salma was the go to person for this walk. Worsley has lots of old train tracks that have been converted to walk ways. It was a wet day but we were all covered up and walked for miles, had a lot of fun and enjoyed the beautiful woods and trees and the canal side too
Chorlton Water Park
5th May 2021
How we felt after the walk
Yes! There is so much local natural beauty, it’s not always necessary to travel further out for quick good walks.
Any overall feedback
Lovely to have a knowledgeable guide and really appreciate the purpose of the group. It’s a much needed, healthy and sociable initiative. Thank you for organising this.
Mam Tor
14th May 2021
The stone surfaced footpath from the car park to the top of Mam Tor will reward you with one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Peak District.
This walk started after Jummah prayer at the British Muslim Heritage Centre. Shireen was the Go To person for the walk. The weather was perfect and the views were spectacular starting with a steep climb and walking along a gentle stretch. We stopped at the top for sandwiches and a drink and then continued on the walk. Afterwards we went to Chaii Walla in Levenshulme, had a Karachi bun kebab and Karak chai, then went on for a burger and chips and then came home. We know - not very healthy but after Eid we thought this would be a lot of fun, which it was!
Dove Stone Reservoir
22nd May 2021
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Amazing!
In pain!
After the walk, aches and pains, but on reflection afterwards rewarding and good opportunity to exercise whilst in great company and see the beauty of nature in full glory. Hopefully a positive change going forward, which i was seeking, and hope to be first of many walks!
Felt like I had a good workout and a sense of achievement
Exhilarated and excited. Bursting with energy and looking forwards to even more walks
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
As a go—to person I think I needed to be really specific about the challenge of the walk …. I felt really bad that other people were struggling. I did mention it at the beginning when we splitting off, but not sure what I could have said more
Yes
Proper understanding of how difficult the walks will be is needed.
Prepare better, be better informed of the route of walk , wear correct footwear, late nights long walks not very conducive! Anon
Bring hiking boots
This was a longer walk, made longer due to mixed abilities of those going on the walk. We need to be clearer about the quality of the walk and also how long we think it will be
Any overall feedback?
I loved it!! The views were stunning and totally exhilarating 😊
Its great strating point to start walking after years of thinking
It was a challenge! Enjoyed it to a point until the pain starts. This was supposed to be a 2 hour walk with a slight incline as described in the blurb. Turned out to be a very challenging and scary at times 4 hour walk with very steep inclines. Alhamdullilah the team was there to support. I felt sorry for my brother as this was his first walk and I gave him incorrect information. He is in a worse state than me with legs cramping up at the end. My sister took the easier walk and enjoyed it!
The length and elevation of the walk was great, but I would prefer it if there were less stops. If it’s taking nearly over an hour to drive to the location and we are stopping regularly the whole day becomes too long. Also, I myself do these walks for fitness levels and would like to push myself by taking less breaks. I think moving forward there needs to be a difficulty level attached to the walks so people can make an informed decision before they set off. Otherwise I had a lovely day and met so great people.
Very enjoyable, very hard, good opportunity to scale the walls and see the world and it's vividness, rather than leading the current sedentary existence!
Great company as well!
Good to have two options. I did the shorter walk. Need to be more strict about start time.
Very good walk
Thank you for organising the walk Shireen, it was perfectly organised and we were well informed of the route. I enjoy more challenging walks so this route was perfect!
There were quite a lot of pauses during the walk and it took longer than expected to complete. I think in future for longer strenuous walks maybe having more than one go to person would be better so that those going at a slower pace don't feel pressured by the people who are moving at a quicker pace. Also it may be helpful to introduce a difficultly level system so people know what to expect on the day.
Great walk. Highly recommended and to do it again
Werneth Low Country Park
23rd May 2021
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It was lovely to meet likeminded individuals and stay active at the sametime
Helped clear my mind a bit!
Well exercised and felt great meeting new people and socialising
Lovely open countryside. Amazing company and time passed by very quickly (2 hours) even though we were not able to complete the walk
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Bring walking boots!
We really should check the journey we are going on and practice it as the Go To person
Any overall feedback for the walk?
Great company- very friendly and easy going. Was great to share everyone’s company today and can’t wait to join the next walk
It was a lovely walk even if we did not quite know where we were going. We will do this again once we know the right way or bring along a "go to"person who has done this before!
Saddleworth Circuit
29th May 2021
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Amna was an excellent go to lead, patient and engaging! Wonderful experience
Relaxed, enjoyable and extremely well organised.
"Fantastic"
Fresh and up lifted
Productive
Ache legs
Felt really good as I haven’t been on a long walk since before Ramadan
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others?
No l think it was well organised
Remind walkers to not walk in the middle of roads and paths which inconvenience drivers and other walkers. Also, have contact details of all registered walkers.
I think all is covered
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Met lovely people
Not really
Any overall feedback?
Excellent
It was good.
Need to start on time
Go to person is great.
Tegg's Nose
5th June 2021
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Amazing weather, amazing company and managed to get over 16000 steps in too!
The fresh air and beautiful views does wonders for the body and soul...and the lovely company is a fabulous bonus
I felt very welcomed by the group, this made the walk more fun and I feel fantastic
Felt very uplifted after the walk and enjoyed meeting new people.
Satisfied
I was left on a high… tired but on a high!
Great walk with the children. I love the fact that by the end of the walk I've talked to most of the group. Very friendly members and lots of fun.
Amazing day, stunning views and beautiful weather. Everyone was so friendly and supportive. Simply fabulous!
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others
First Aid kit with some basics especially with cream in case someone got stung by nettle or a bug bite
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
We can all meet and leave on time with a bit of forward planning
When it’s warm carry two bottles of water
Any overall feedback?
Amazing weather. Everybody should come on a walk like this when the weather is amazing
Amazing...so excited to get back to walking and discovering beautiful places not too far from home
Lovely location, nice area to have a picnic and a sit down
Loved it! Everyone was really friendly and it was nice getting to know each other.
As always a great walk
Such a great way to enjoy a lovely day.
Excellent
Quarry Bank
6th June 2021
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Sense of achievement
Felt really good
Fabulous day out
Love the greenery and nice to chat to others
Loved it, so refreshing and I had the best walking companion anyone could hope for!
Felt very happy and healthy
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others
Avoid physical contact
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Check destination post code
Would be nice to sit and have some food halfway through rather than leave till the end
Any overall feedback for the walk?
Admin look after everyone.
All good enjoyed it very much
Excellent
Excellent as always
Snowdon
12th June 2021
Tell us how you felt after the walk
A perfect day to climb Snowdon, proud that i got to the summit
I felt energised and refreshed! Brilliant walk with great warm and friendly company I’ve always wanted to climb Snowden and very happy to have achieved this goal through the walking group
Huge sense of achievement and really proud of everyone's effort because it was a very challenging walk. I felt exhilarated and awed by the beauty of the land alhamdulillah.
Snowdon was tough however an amazing experience with some fabulous people.
Beautiful views and great company.
Fantastic
I felt amazing, the best walk to date with the most amazing people.
Amazing experience
Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world.
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others
Didn't know toilets were closed but we ensured we 'went' beforehand
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Use a bathroom at every given opportunity
Plan the walk in advance to help others find childcare/ organise their life and book good prices.
Any overall feedback for the walk?
Enjoyed the challenge of the walk, perfect weather
Absolutely loved today's walk. It was challenging but so much fun, especially with the company of everyone, it made it easier.
Very tough but amazing and satisfying once at the summit
Was a great walk with people off a similar level of walking ability. The walk was challenging but everyone encouraged and helped each other. It was a lovely day.
Absolutely brilliant walk, my group was lovely and so friendly and the go to person was very caring making sure we all felt included and led the walk very well
One to do when you have the chance
Looking forward for the next one already
I would like to explore other paths
Saddleworth circuit
19th June 2021
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Picturesque walk with beautiful rolling hills
Full of energy and relaxed
Amazing walk, scenery and company!
I felt on top of the world, (literally) 🤪
It was fab and really tired me out, which is all positive 😊
Perfect weather and walk
Had a lovely day and met new people too which was a bonus.
Happy that I got to do two rounds!
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others
Encourage ppl to do stretches before starting the walk
have two routes, that people with health conditions won’t struggle , ie if there is a steep hill, they have either benches to sit on, flat walking route or downhill walk, this will allow them to feel involved.
Warm up and cool down exercises
Any overall feedback?
Excellent, well organised and a great group of people.
Excellent
I think we should be informed when we are having lunch either the day before, just so we are aware if we are carrying it or leaving it in the car.
Thank you for organising and managing it so well.
One of our regular walks. It was great to take new members on it to enjoy it too.
A really lovely walk
Chorlton Water park
20th June 2021
"We really enjoyed the walk and loved that it was pram friendly so that we could bring our daughter. The walk was the perfect length, it was around 2 hours so we felt that we'd done a good amount of exercise without it being so long that the baby started fussing. It was also nice that there was a small playground onsite that we could take our daughter to after the walk. We'd love to take part in future walks that either have smooth paths so that we can bring the pram, or that aren't too long so that we can use a baby wearer"
Werneth Low Country Park at sunset
20th June 2021
Werneth Low Country Park is beautiful during the day but at night as the sunsets it takes on a whole new beauty.
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Wonderful
Loved the walk! Beautiful scenery&sunset, and lovely maghrib namaz congregation
Amazing
I felt spiritually and mentally balanced
I felt extremely elated. It's the first sunset walk we have done and it was so beautiful seeing the sun set and then all reading namaaz. Alhamdulillah it was amazing.
Amazing group, leadership, views and sunset!
Do you have any ideas on anything else we can do to make the walk even safer for you and others
If planning nightwalks then bring torches & defo stay together
It was amazing seeing the sun come down over the city and seeing a sea of orange on the landscape
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Just that the team is so cool
Doing warm up exercises (but we forgot to do them after we finished!)
Any overall feedback?
Great experience; very different to other walks, thanx Farheen et al for all your organisation skills
Excellent
Absolutely amazing. It was lovely to share this walk with so many new people and to see how happy they were after the experience felt great. We should do more sunset walks while the weather is good. I would totally recommend this to everyone.
Loved the evening walk and watching the sunset and would love to do it again.
Maybe would suggest the walk to start a little earlier, especially for those people walking slower / people getting lost so everybody gets to see it. I think we were lucky that everybody we just made it in time.
I love the late night walk and would love to do this again at other places too. Cannot wait for the next one too!
Alderley Edge in the Evening
26th June 2021
Please tell us how you felt
Absolutely stunning walk as the sun came down. Really enjoyed having chai together and then praying Maghrib together in the open air
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
I learnt that the word ‘orange’ doesn’t rhyme with any other words
We need to buy some first aid things for if accidents happen and also know where the local minor injuries unit or hospital is if there is a problem
Any overall feedback?
Very good
Excellent walk. Shame we could not see the sun come down from the vantage point but that did not distract us from the fun we had
White Nancy
27th June 2021
Piethorne Reservoir Walk
4th July 2021
How did you feel after the walk?
Great way to relieve stress
Revived
I knew this was going to be a wet day but it turned out to be so much fun, walking along, enjoying each others company and enjoying the wonderful views around us too. I had no idea walking could be so much fun in the rain!
Great company, exercise and beautiful views all in one walk....truly amazing.
The walk was an enjoyable experience despite pockets of heavy rain we all enjoyed the route and just immersed ourselves in nature and excellent company! Such a lovely group coming together to achieve essential health benefits!
Felt more relaxed and at ease. Was an incredible experience and has encouraged me to go out more often. Loved every moment of spending time with others and enjoying the fresh air.
Despite having the Covid jab the day before, really tight lower back muscles that painfully hindered sitting and walking the morning of the walk and despite the threat of awful rain, my husband and I decided to still attend and I'm glad I did. Surrounded by reservoirs and hills and quiet paths, the aches eased and the jab became a distant memory and the occasional shower simply added to the beauty around us. Having the option to walk alongside others and enjoy the company and banter or walk slightly ahead and enjoy the solitude on those quiet paths made this walk a wonderful way to connect with both people and the land.
Despite the weather we really enjoyed our walk
Was not looking forward to walking in the rain, however I really enjoyed it and having the right clothes helps a lot.
Felt amazing and refreshed.
Refreshed
Walking in the rain with wonderful company surrounded by breathtaking scenery! How fortunate and blessed are we 🙏
Everybody was friendly well looked after by organiser thanks
How can we make things safer?
I think we mentioned having a basic first aid kit to hand
Learned anything new this time that will help you next time?
Clothing preparations for rain
Bring a flask for tea / coffee and get travel cups too
I feel that there should be a time up till when people can say they can't go for the walk. It's unfair to say on the morning (unless it's an emergency of course)that you can't go. It means people on the waiting list don't have a chance...and you can't expect them to be able to just come on the day.
I must invest in some decent (flattering) waterproofs :)
Walking sticks are a lot helpful when going up hill
Definitely invest in waterproofs. It makes any wet walk just as enjoyable as a dry one.
Having the right clothing is a must as you need to be comfortable for any weather
Any overall feedback?
Great way to meet new people and improve overall fitness
Great walk, company and location
Another amazing gem and great "go to" person. Looking forwards to coming back here again
Despite the rain...the fact that everyone still wanted to walk together at this lovely location was amazing and the spirits remained high all the way. Everyone loved it and you could see it in their faces.....today will leave me with more beautiful memories.
The walk was excellent and I loved the rain! I think it’s important we commit to walking in rain sun or snow for consistency!
Amazing experience and really enjoyed it
Try to start on time or close too (this wall began 30 mins later than anticipated)
I look forward to my weekend walks, where I get to meet my walking family. These walks have reduced and helped me to manage my work stress.
Felt great and relaxed
Fantastic walk, easy to do, stunning scenery, loved it 😀
Malham Cove
10th July 2021
Can you give us a quote on how you felt after the walk
Felt great, I had only heard of this place but never thought of visiting.
Fresh and energetic
It was fun, and was an easy way to get a work out out for the mind, body and soul!
Another amazing walk. The weather was perfect - not too hot, not too cold and got to meet family and friends as well. Felt very refreshed and perfect end to our short holiday, ready to return to work and all the challenges too.
Happy, excited and relaxed all round with the surroundings, family, friends and the new people met.
The walk was exceptionally helpful and enjoyable for my mental wellbeing. Everyone is incredibly exuberant, friendly and enthusiastic. It’s a diamond initiative & is a really healthy boost all round.
I loved every minute of it
I fell asleep
On top of the world.
Absolutely amazing! I just want to relive the day again.
Our first walk with the group and what a fantastic day out walking in the stunning Yorkshire countryside it was! Suitable for all the family, both young and old and all fitness levels, but more than that, it was the company of some really lovely people.
Not pushed as hard
Scenic and soft walk
The scenery was beautiful
Light, happy, and really felt like I did something worthwhile with my time.
How can we make things safer?
Ensure that everyone walks as a minimum in pairs
Go to person should have a high viz bib and some form of official ID
Perhaps there could be someone in the group who could carry a basic first aid kit. Also, a simple map so that we have an idea of our walking route might be useful to some people, in case they want to walk at a faster pace - but I don't think it's necessary, just an idea I had.
Need to create sub groups to represent ability. Those with more energy v those who want a soft walk
1 person at the front and 1 person at the back so some people don’t wander off somewhere
If the group splits for any reason for that to be communicated, whether that’s to do with pace, fast group vs slow group, or something else.
Is there anything you have learned today that will help you next time?
Take your stick with you, you never know when you may need it.
Talk to everyone
Yes
How much we can learn from each other by just going on a walk and finding out more and how much experience and knowledge people have and want to share with others
Have plenty of water!!
Pack a sick bag for motion sickness!
There isn’t anything too helpful as I have done most of these things on previous walks
Any overall feedback?
A great walk superbly organised.
I think each walk should be accurately described to help ease the walk for people. For some of us it was difficult. If the walk is going to be difficult for some it needs to be stated in a description of the walk.
Very very satisfied
Excellent
The walks are not just refreshing and fun but help to rejuvenate you, have a lot of fun, walked over 6.7 miles together, made new friends and really showed what a wonderful group of friends and family we have too
I thought it was an amazing walk, so scenic in all places, I absolutely loved it. However, I felt we spent too much time waiting in places and some people were getting restless after a while. Also I felt it was more difficult a walk for the elderly as the rocks were difficult to navigate for them and could potentially have been dangerous had the weather not been so good.
The South Manchester Muslim Walking Group is an amazing initiative & provides a diamond opportunity for social interaction with a wealth of physical, psychological & emotional health benefits. I cannot encourage everyone enough to join in, get active, get fit & get walking!
Absolutely amazing
It was a long time waiting for people
I look forward to these walks as it makes me feel like I have a small holiday every week.
Amir makes sure he takes time to speak to every member of the group and takes care of everybody.
The walk was fab and it was really nice meeting new people yesterday. It was fun seeing/ being where some of harry potter was filmed. The admins are awesome 👌
Another excellent walk which I enjoyed with my new "walking group family." I now find myself living for these walks as they are so addictive. They help me de-stress and i feel invigorated afterwards. Can't imagine life without them.
Absolutely brilliant! Great to be getting out in our beautiful countryside among beautiful company and keeping fit at the same time.
Make it harder
Amazing co amazing camera man
It was a good walk, pretty hot and beautiful scenery. However, in some cases, there is a group ahead and behind which can lead to us getting lost, and the breaks were too long.
Great walk, weather, and company! I loved getting out and seeing so much greenery.
Sale Water Park
11th July 2021
How did you feel?
Inspired- ready for the next one :)
How can we make things safer?
Maybe confirm details of people who register for the walk(ie address as that is less likely to change)
Any overall feedback?
Kashif was a great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the walk and the time with the other participants. We even made it to Chorlton Water Park also- over 13,800 steps done.
Ingleton Falls
18th July 2021
How did you feel after the walk
It was a wonderful walk and I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to spend a beautiful summers day.
Shattered but exhilarated
I feel really refreshed after the walk.
Amazing place, outstanding natural beauty
Exhausted but very happy! What a beautiful trail, lots of variety in scenery and waterfall after waterfall.
Happy that I completed a new walk! It’s a little personal achievement
A very well organised walk with a friendly and inclusive group of people, look forward to attending future events!
I felt happy and amazed at yet another wonderful experience. The waterfalls were beautiful alhamdulillah. I was tired by the end though due to the heat.
"Waterfalled out". This was such an amazing place, perfect weather but lots of shade so we did not get too hot. This is another amazing find and probably one of the best walks we have been to yet, beautifully preserved and lots of places to eat and drink if needed
Lovely day to chase waterfalls with some fantastic people.
What else have you learned today?
To pack sunscreen!
To take sun cream and insect repellent
Wear sun lotion!
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail! I nearly wore trainers on today’s walk and was so glad I made the decision to wear walking boots given the terrain - happy for this to be shared anonymously
Overall feedback?
An absolute delight - indulged my love of stunning waterfalls with happy moments of sheer joy! Loved the team paddling and just living in the moment. Alhamdulilah
It should be made clear in the walk details that there areas to paddle/ swim/ walk in the water so we can bring a towel or water shoes or spare socks.
The go to person hardly mingled with the group
I loved the environment and the stunning scenery though and glad I went for the scenery.
The walk was fantastic and the weather was perfect. Everyone in the group is amazing. The highlight wl for me was spending time at the waterfalls.
Great walking route, very scenic and enjoyable. Would definitely do this walk again!
Great walk, lovely people and massively beneficial in terms of physical and mental health - thanks for organising!
Loved today's location and walk. It was a beautiful place and paddling in the water was brilliant and refreshing in the hot sun. Since it was really hot it was easy drying off and putting your socks and boots back on.
This was yet another amazing walk. We did about 14,000 steps but it felt a lot more perhaps because it was up and down.Really felt refreshed after the walk and looking forwards to many more!
This is one of my favourite walks. The water felt so cool against the heat.
Tandle Hill Park
25th July 2021
Please tell us how you felt
Lovely walking experience
It was enjoyable and relaxed
Lovely park
I felt very close to nature and the almighty Allah Swt
Felt really good
Awesome
What else have you learned today?
Always take the walking sticks as we definitely needed them today but we weren't advised to do so
To carry a face spray to heat
Use a walking stick at some parts
Any overall feedback?
Good choice
Excellent as always
Walk was good but was quite a bit of waiting around for others to catch up which was taking up walking time
The walk go to leader was the last one to arrive and kept us all waiting, didn't apologise and said it was normal for them to be late. People are sometimes late it happens but the main person shouldn't be. I enjoy the walks and thank you for the group
Had a great
Enjoyed the walk
Piethorne Reservoir Walk
31st July 2021
Tell us how you felt
Really enjoyed today’s walk. It was a great opportunity to discover some lovely countryside with an interesting bunch of people. Found the walk got the heart pumping a little which was ideal as looking to get the fitness levels up too.
Lovely time spent with great people within a very picturesque location.
Felt great
Great!
I felt very good and energetic after the walk
Relaxing and enjoying the company of others in the group makes me more determined to continue no matter how difficult it is sometimes.
Calm & relaxed 😎
Any overall feedback?
As this walk was a repeat for us it was much easy and more enjoyable
Everyone needs to be on time.
It was a very nice walk
Great company and a lovely walk.
People need to be on time as this spoils the mood for others, people need to listen when someone is helping them out via mobile phone, people also need to leave well early as these things do happen.
How can we make things safer?
Provide detail within walk description on how hard the walk is going to be, will there be in steep inclines etc.
What else have you learned today?
The right footwear matters especially on stoney, unstable steep ground.
Yes, dont just assume your hiking boots are in the car boot. Otherwise you would be left with a choice of flat trainers or styling shoes that you dont want to get mud on. 😅 Least I looked stylish right? 😂
it is always best to have the right gear
(Clothing) for the weather. Especially a good pair of walking shoes 😀
Anything is achievable with good company and determination.
Tatton Park Picnic
28th August 2021
Ingleton Waterfall Trail
4th September 2021
Rydal Cave, Grasmere
18th September 2021
How did you feel after the walk?
Today was a wonderfully relaxing walk with a lot of variety. Very energising.
Very uplifting and felt energised. Also felt as though I have just been on a mini-holiday too
Beautiful place, excellent organised
Really interesting walk, stunning views. Fun & friendship! Nice talk that got me thinking!
We've done lots of walks alone but it was so much more relaxing to go with a group who had organised everything and really looked after all the attendees. The organisation of the event was excellent
Alhamdulilah really good
Really enjoyed it. Everyone was great. Met some new people as well.
Chuffed! It’s always a great feeling when you’ve finished a long walk. And privileged - to be able to visit such spectacular views!
Felt awesome loved it!
Feeling “Spectacular” as a good location and fantastic people to walk with
Tired but had fun
As always really glad I went despite the early start
Beautiful location, good walk but too ambitious for the organisers
How can we make things safer?
Updating communication through the day
Share essential numbers for communication eg lead walkers maybe
People to inform go-to person if they decide to leave the group and go on ahead on their own. It means we won't be wondering where they went etc and start looking for them.
Have certain break spots where anyone ahead can wait for those behind.
Walkie talkies for go to persons to keep in touch with other and possibly for those people walking ahead/ exploring as phones lose connection sometimes.
Keep the group together as much as you can, as we go as a group. And have different levels of fitness or divide into two groups
The ‘go to’ needs to make sure all roads are safe to walk on as at times the group separated and parts of the walk members were having to walk on the road with fast cars on both sides.
For the group not to disintegrate and be left alone in a place we don't know
What else have you learned today?
Time to get a torch and perhaps a whistle
Great talk by Faisal re survival kits
Improving my cardio!
Faisals survivals gear - useful to have some of this stuff.
Stay with the main group so you don’t miss out on the tea ☕️
Always have spare clothing in the boot
Never go on a walk with this group when the numbers are large as the group leaders can't manage more than 30 even with 4 of them
Overall feedback
Amazing
Amazing walk. Even though it started raining at the start, once we started walking we warmed up quickly and really enjoyed it. Ice to stop at the cafe and have this with Bone China as well as clotted cream, jam and scones. Finished off with a 1 hour boat ride with the family and then went out for an amazing meal together with friends to complete the walk! Amazing
Well organised and helpful group. In Sha Allah looking forward to go with them again.
Very pleasant walk, stunning views and nice steady pace. I do like faster pace usually. Carpark fee is expensive!
We were very impressed with the high level of organisation. And everyone was very welcoming and kind natured. Thank you.
Really lovely day.. thank you 😊
The parking was the stressful thing. I found that we were all trying to get back to the car before the money on the ticket ran out. This spoilt it a little for me.
The Lakes walk was fantastic with gorgeous scenery. There was a great opportunity to go onto the lakes which was missed. This could have been a fun catch-up point for everyone.
Loved climbing/walking in the caves and faisals demonstration. I think next time we do something similar to this walk it should be clear we are making a day out of it.
It was really nice that you organised for Faisal to do a demonstration/ talk, very helpful
Enjoyable but fragmented small groups made it feel a bit unsafe at times
Loved it
Lovely location and route but everyone split off, we didn't know where anyone was, heard on the group that admin were having tea at a cafe but no one told the ppl on the walk and ppl were just left to find their way themselves. Really disappointed in that. Did not like the route back to the car park, walking on the road, so dangerous. No guidance given and everyone just left to themselves. I'd really been looking forward to this walk but after the cave it went downhill. Also, no need to have wasted an hour talking about survival kits and boiling a kettle to make tea.
Whitby Fishing
9th October 2021
Sandstone Trail
14th November 2021
Worsley Woods
28th November 2021
How did you feel?
Happy and energised :)
Energised :)
Really great to meet up and even though it was cold, we felt very warm together and time passed by very quickly
Overall feedback
Lovely walk, and i loved how the go to person was giving us a tour guide on the local history, :)
Excellent tour guide, go to person and her mother gave the best warm down mashaAllah
Fantastic company and great to get out safely in the snow
It’s great to see so many new people joining us and Mamoona was great as a “go to” person telling us about the history of the place
Saddleworth Circuit
18th December 2021
How did you feel after the walk?
Refreshed and happy I achieved a target for the day
Fresh and fit
Nice reset mentaly and physically
I felt great having done my steps and known I would not have done this otherwise. Helps to contribute to my health
What else have you learned today?
Cold weather is not obstacle to walking!
Any overall feedback?
Very well organised - thank you!
So glad I went and wonder what everybody else is missing out on by not going!
Dove Stone Reservoir
26th December 2021
How did you feel after the walk?
Cold but really refreshed and loved the views.
Great as always
healthier mentally after having done the walk
So cold but worth the 14000 steps!
What else have you learned today?
I thought maybe it was too early on a bank holiday to get people out and about but actually it worked out well. The car park was fairly empty when we arrived but when we finished it was completely packed. It was good to see people, and new people at that, joining so early and we had 5 children which was wonderful to see.
I believe any walking I can do benefits me but even more so when I can bring along my grandchildren and pram ;) thank you as always for arranging.
Think what would be good is maybe to break after 1 hr to rehydrate and snack before carrying on ;) especially when children involved.
To be better equipped for weather
Warm clothing!
Any overall feedback?
Although it was cold, windy and a little wet, it was really good to get out. We have been to dove stone reservoir several times and each time in a different season and each time it looks beautiful in its own way. Loved it.
See above
very enjoyable time
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