Preston Dock & River Ribble Walk

29 March 2025, 09.45 – 11.45

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Bereaved parent and TCF volunteer, Katherine, warmly invites you to her first TCF walk for bereaved parents, grandparents and bereaved siblings (18 years or over) around Preston Dock and along the River Ribble on Saturday 29 March, meeting at 9.45 am for a 10 am start.  Katherine looks forward to meeting you. 

The walk is just under 4 miles and will take just under 2 hours.  The pace will be a leisurely stroll, however please note it is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties or walking aids.  The route is mainly on made up paths with a small stretch through woodland which can be muddy and has tree roots. There is also a small footbridge over the entrance to the dock. The route continues along the River Ribble which includes two crossings of the Ribble Steam Railway. 

Well behaved dogs are welcome, but please note the walk is along a shared cycle path.

There is free parking close by the meeting point of the walk*** and bathroom facilities close by. There are buses to and from Morrisons which is less than 10 minutes walk from the meeting point.

There is an option to stay on after the walk for a drink and something to eat at a nearby café which welcomes dogs on leads indoors There is also a small sitting area outside at the café.

Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking including sturdy shoes and a good coat as it can be windy.

Katherine looks forward to you joining her for this supportive walk for bereaved parents, siblings (18 years and over) and grandparents. 

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We ask that you wait until you have been bereaved for at least 3 months before joining our supportive walks. New walk dates are regularly added here, and we hope to welcome you at a future walk.

Our peer support is for parents bereaved of a child from one month old to an adult son or daughter, from any cause. We also offer support to bereaved grandparents and adult siblings (aged 18+)

Please call our Helpline on 0345 1232304 or email helpline@tcf.org.uk for support. 

If you haven’t walked with us yet, please don’t feel daunted or anxious about joining. You’ll quickly find yourself part of a warm, friendly and supportive community of others who have experienced similar bereavements.

** Please be aware that your email address will be given to the walk facilitator who will send a welcome email approximately one week before the walk, providing additional information and details about the meeting point. (It may sometimes end up in junk or spam folders, so please check there if you’ve registered and haven’t received the email.)

Please remember, if you bring a friend or relative for initial support, they will not be able to join the walk itself unless they are also a bereaved parent, grandparent, or adult bereaved sibling.

As this is a supportive walk, we ask that you stay together as a group for the duration of the walk.

Please note that individuals join a TCF walk at their own risk. 

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