Canada and the First Nations a totem pole journey, 10 miles, moderate
Details
A walk from Windsor, taking in the Long Walk, Savill Garden and the totem pole.
This walk will be led by Michael.
Please see our website for more information about the group.
Pace: medium. Ascent: 10m.
Walk details
***UPDATE 5/11*** Due to illness, this walk will now be led by Michael.
We start walking through Windsor town and along the long walk. Through to Savill Garden where there is an opportunity to stop for refreshments and there are toilets. Then we will continue to the totem pole which may have been lowered. The totem pole was carved by Chief Mungo Martin and there are two poles one was in Vancouver and has already been lowered. Carved onto it are the Thunderbird, Orca the Raven. Who all have spiritual meaning for the First Nations of Canada. Then we will head back to Windsor maybe stopping again at Savill Garden for toilets. The walk will end at Windsor & Eton Central station where it started.
Travel details
By public transport
Trains run between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central every 20 minutes.
The 09:50 service from Slough to Windsor & Eton Central arrives at 09:56, just in time for the start of the walk. If travelling from Reading, you can take the 09:12 GWR service and change at Slough.
By car
There is parking in Windsor, but it is expensive so better to come by train.
Notes
- Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
- It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
- Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day of the walk in enough time to be helpful.