A free monthly activity as part of our Making The Slow Way Super project.
Join artist Ian Halawi for a series of monthly creative canalside walks from different locations across Pennine Lancashire. The walks will provide an opportunity to slow down, appreciate our blue and green spaces, and explore local heritage through the seasons along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Since their introduction and domestication to the UK in 2500 BC, horses have had an impact on British culture, shaping the landscape and influencing art. These walks will follow the hoof steps of these animals through streets and towpaths of Pennine Lancashire to our urban green spaces and explore the curious and intriguing history of the folk culture surrounding them, including joining in the making of Lancashires first hobby horse in over 50 years.
Walks will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at different locations across Pennine Lancashire. Walks will typically be a gentle stroll for up to 1 ½ hours and no further than 2 miles in distance.
Recommend that people also bring a flask if they’d like a hot drink. But refreshments and/or lunch will be provided.
Wednesday 9th July 1-3pm – Pendle – Starting from Althams at 1 Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7UR and gently strolling to the gas tower in Brierfield.
Wednesday 13th August – Burnley (Location and times TBC)
Wednesday 10th September – Clayton-Le-Moors, Hyndburn – (Location and times TBC)
Wednesday 8th October (Time TBC) – Blackburn (Exploring the British Textile Biennal)
This is a FREE activity and all are welcome – please wear comfortable footwear and a waterproof if it’s wet! If the weather is torrential please check our Facebook for updates.
