At Night...Westmere Loop Walk

Hi Friends,
Welcome to our "At Night - Winter Series Walks"
This evenings loop walk will be through Meola Reef dog park and the quietly understated city suburb of Westmere. Flat walk at a moderate pace, some sections of rough, unformed paths that are likely to be very wet & muddy. Along the way, We'll navigate our way through a quagmire and see the brightly lit houses and gardens of Westmere.

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
Bring a bright torch, you will be walking in the dark.

If you have an interest in exercise, new places, local knowledge and lighthearted chitchat, then this walk is a great way to spend your Tuesday evening. Good training for a Great Walk or recovering runners.

Fitness requirement for your enjoyment: Be able to keep a 13 min/km pace for 2 hours, with no assistance or rest.

Bring or wear a warm jacket, winter is upon us. This walk can be very wet & muddy in places, please wear shoes with good grip and that you don't mind getting wet.
Please note: there are dogs not on leads at Meola dog park

🌳Event:
Let’s Walk - 2 hour urban loop walk - Westmere

🌳Where:
Start meeting point, Motions Road, outside Western Springs College. 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 down Motions Road, towards MOTAT Aviation Hall, over Meola Road to the 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: OuterLink to Meola Road. Plus other options to Old Mill Road or Great North Road.

🌳Parking:
Along Motions Road, outside the college.

🌳 Bring:
A sense of adventure, good humour, water, snacks, a bright torch, wear clothing and shoes suitable for outdoor winter exercise. I recommend old shoes or ones you don't mind getting muddy.

🌳 I ask for a $2NZ payment, either cash or deposit to this bank account:
12-3126-0720453-02
This pays for Meetup fees ($426), 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
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