Address | Sizergh Castle, Sizergh Kendal Cumbria |
Postcode | LA8 8AE |
What 3 Words | https://what3words.com/lamplight.apparatus.dreams |
Type of Walk | Public Group Walk - Sighthounds and other breeds from a Sighthound family |
Start time | 11:00 am |
Duration | 1 hour 30 mins - 2.5 miles. Various turnaround points for shorter walk. We will be following the Sizergh Wildlife Walk - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/sizergh-wildlife-walk?fbclid=IwAR39EUtCEktj41wiL4A_L8BQ2JKnl08yIGR91QYzw4fT-6eX63aGVlpyx1E |
Meeting point | Please park in the overflow carpark - turn left immediately after entering the main carpark. Follow the brown tourist signs to Sizergh Castle - NOT Low Sizergh Barn. Please note turnoff from the A590 if approaching from the A591 is immediately after Brettargh Holt roundabout and you need to be in the right hand lane. |
Parking | Free entry for National Trust members.1 hour: £3 2 hours: £6 4 hours: £7.50 All day: £9Our car park is pay and display and charges apply for non-members. Please note the machine only takes coins, please visit us at reception to pay for parking via card. Charges are as follows:National Trust members park free but must scan their membership card at the machine for a ticket. |
Rescue / Organisation / Walking Group Name | Retired Greyhounds South Lakes (RGSL) |
Organiser Website | https://www.rgsl.uk/ |
Walk Leader Name | Emily Dixon |
Short Walk Available | Yes |
Cafe or refreshments Available | Yes |
Suitable for Buggies & Wheelchairs | Yes |
Toilet facilities | Yes |
Additional Information | We are delighted to be back at Sizergh Castle again for our 6th Great Global Greyhound Walk. On the 2022 GGGW walk 132 hounds attended and we were the 8th largest walk in the WORLD! This year we want the walk to be bigger than ever and break into the Top 5!The Retired Greyhounds South Lakes van will also have a selection of merchandise for sale including, long and short snoods, 100% waterproof outdoor coats, double fleece bedding coats, winter warmers, dog sweaters, martingale collars, leads and Anne Welding’s unique, individually hand made Birthday, blank and other greeting cards..RGSL holds monthly sighthound walks across Cumbria and North Lancs - please see our website or Facebook page for further details of other walks during the year. https://www.facebook.com/groups/RetiredGreyhoundsSouthLakes |