Everyone is welcome to join the Bollington Walking Festival staff and volunteers for an evening at the Cotton Tree. 7:30pm Friday 8th September.
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2023 dates for festival announced
The dates of the 2023 Bollington Walking Festival have been agreed as Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th September. Be sure to put it in your diary!
Announcement/Mayor’s walk postponed
We were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of her Majesty the Queen yesterday.
After a great deal of careful thought we have decided to continue with the walking festival. We believe it provides wonderful opportunities for people to come together, talk and reflect, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings our lovely countryside provides.
The exception to this is the Mayor’s Boundary Walk on Sunday. This has been postponed until the new year because it is considered an Mayoral engagement which need to be halted during the official mourning period.
The team will be at the Cotton Tree tonight to raise a glass to her Majesty if you wish to join us. May she rest in peace.
Dates of 2022 Festival confirmed
The dates of the 2022 Bollington Walking Festival have been confirmed as Saturday 10th September to Sunday 18th September. Put it in your diary today!
Photo competition winner
The Bollington Walking Festival Photo Competition is now closed! The winner was Terry Heathcote with this stunning shot called ‘Changeable Weather’. Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition, there were some great pictures that we will be able to use for future festivals.
Change to advertised walk on Monday
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the leader will not be available to lead Paul’s Perambulation tomorrow. Chris has very kindly stepped into the breach and will be leading an eight mile walk from the Cotton Tree to Rainow and return via Ely Brow.
So slightly shorter and slightly less strenuous than advertised but still a good tramp!
Feedback form
We welcome your feedback on any walks you’ve been on to help us improve the event. Please take a few minutes to fill out the feedback form:
Meeting point changed for Shining Tor & Pym Chair walk
Please note that the meeting point was wrong on the website for this walk. It’s starting from the Poachers Inn, not the Bridgend Centre. Please pass the word around. Click here for the updated event.
Walk list 2021 released!
Hot off the press – the list of walks is now available from the calendar. Due to the uncertainty around Covid, we’ve decided not to print the full-colour leaflet as it might all change. However, there will be a printable PDF to download shortly.
All go for “Festival 2021”
We’re currently planning to run the walking festival in 2021 in whatever form we’re allowed. Website will be updated soon.