Sutton Park loop (7-mile hike)

Whether you're new to Friendly Faces or you're a seasoned regular, click the Attend button now and take full advantage of this tried and tested hike which will get you (1) out of the house, (2) exercising, and (3) meeting friendly, like-minded people with ease.

What are the details for this hike?
I've been asked by lots of people to schedule a hike in around Sutton Park, and having finally sat down and plotted out a route - I can strongly recommend this event as a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and get some fresh air in your lungs. With the generous local knowledge of Helen and Karen (who came with us for the test walk) to put the finishing touches to it, this is another fantastic route to add to the Friendly Faces hikes collection.
Mostly flat with one or two easy slopes, this route is scenic throughout, and the pathways are very well trodden.

We'll take advantage of the free parking in the leisure centre car park right next to the park and set off at 1pm sharp.
When we're done, we'll call in at the Wetherspoons just up the road, which is very spacious and has lots of nice outdoors areas to chill out in. So we can grab a well-earned sit down and a drink to end the day.

Need a lift?...
If you aren't a driver and would like a lift to and from the starting point, leave a message here on the event page (as soon as you sign up) asking if anyone is kind enough to offer. Do that now, because leaving that question until the last few days before the event is too late.
Don't forget to offer a few pounds to your driver towards petrol money.

Other things to note...
- Dogs are certainly welcome to attend this event 🐶✔️ however please bear in mind that unfortunately Wetherspoons pubs do not allow dogs anywhere on their premises, so if you do bring your dog you wont be able to join us for the drink and sit down at the end.
- At this event you'll have a fantastic outdoorsy afternoon out, you'll meet a warm group of super-social Friendly Faces (including first-timers as always) and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make new acquaintances / connections along the way.

Feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions.
If not - click the big red "Attend" button now to be kept in the loop, and so you dont forget.

EVENT SUMMARY / IMPORTANT POINTS

1. To find out how to become a full Friendly Faces group member, read here... https://www.meetup.com/friendlyfaces/events/305407432/
2. This event starts at 13:00. Do not be late. Make sure you arrive early enough to get parked, and be ready at the start point for this time or we may leave without you.
3. To attend this hiking event you must be physically active, in good health, and free from injury. If you are not all of these things - please remove yourself from the attendees list.
4. Dogs ARE allowed 🐶✔️ to attend this event.
5. Despite the sunny weather of late, there are some muddy areas that we will pass through. Hard to believe but it is true! Hard-wearing trainers will suffice for this route, but you are advised to bring (or invest in) some good quality ankle-protecting waterproof footwear for this and the varied subsequent Friendly Faces hikes.