Glendowie Loop Walk

Hi Friends, This evenings walk will take in the wildlife of Glendowie coast and forest which will include Tahuna Torea Reserve and Churchill Park. We'll see the evening glow of Halfmoon Bay and Panmure. Listen out for NZs native owl, Ruru. A swift walk on undulating terrain, steep steps, slippery paths, livestock and rough gravel paths. Bring your good self along to explore an area that may be new to you, get some exercise and meet friends. Be prepared for whatever the weather throws at us, check the forecast at www.metservice.com If you have an interest in exercise, new places, local knowledge and light hearted chitchat, then this walk is a great way to spend your Tuesday evening. Good training for a Great Walk or recovering runners. Bring or wear a warm jacket / top, it's still a little chilly in the evening. This walk can be slippery, wet & muddy in places, please wear shoes with good grip and that you don't mind getting wet. A walking pole may be useful to some due to slippery paths in some places. Fitness requirement for your enjoyment: Be able to keep a 13 min/km pace for 1.5 hours, with no assistance or rest. 🌳Event: Let’s Walk - 2 hour urban loop walk - Glendowie 🌳Where: Start meeting point, Riddell Road, next to the playground. Meet & Greet 6:15pm. **We start walking at 6:30pm, in fairness to those that arrive on time, I will not wait.** If you're late, we'll be walking through Roberta Reserve, along the coast path to Tahuna reserve. 🌳Transport: Carpool - organise amongst yourselves. Post where you can be picked up or where you are driving from in the event comments. Negotiate with your driver for petrol payment Buses: 783 Riddell Rd 🌳Parking: Along Roberta Ave. Toilet at the start 🌳 Bring: A sense of adventure, good humour, water, snacks, a bright torch, wear clothing and shoes with good grip suitable for outdoor winter exercise. I recommend old shoes or ones you don't mind getting muddy. A walking pole may be helpful for slippery paths. 🌳 I ask for a $2 NZ payment, either cash or deposit to this bank account: 12-3126-0720453-02 This pays for Meetup fees ($415 p.a), 1st Aid kit & further safety equipment Please no guests, smokers, children, dogs or Bluetooth speakers. If the walk is full, don't ask me if you can join - watch the attendance list, a spot will become available. Get in touch if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to welcoming you to our group 😊 Happy Trails, Vanessa 021958356 “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that god damn mountain” -Jack Kerouac, *The Dharma Bums*