The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
Events in September 2019
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Social "soft-launch" at the Cotton Tree
Social "soft-launch" at the Cotton Tree
20/09/2019Join the team at the Cotton Tree for the launch of the festival. Only recently re-opened after severe damage in the July 31st flood. Hotpot £3.50 payable on the night but please book a free place below if you plan to eat so we can cater for numbers.
Cotton TreeIngersley RoadBollington, SK10 5REOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Bollington Folk ClubBollington Folk Club
20/09/2019Guest night with Colum Sands. £8 on the door. For further details visit http://www.bollyfolk.com or ring 07570 807645
Dog and Partridge97 Palmerston StreetSK10 5JX -
Heath Quarter Chamber Concert
Heath Quarter Chamber Concert
21/09/2019The award-winning quartet play music by Beethoven, Ravel and Tippett. Tickets £19 from http://www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk or ring 01625 573863.
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
Mindfulness Session
Mindfulness Session
24/09/2019Free taster session for an 8-week mindfulness stress-reduction course
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
Free Solo film at Flix in the Stix
Free Solo film at Flix in the Stix
26/09/2019Professional rock climber Alex Honnold attempts to conquer the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park. Booking required; £5 or on the door.
Pott Shrigley Village HallShrigley RoadPott ShrigleySK10 5RTOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
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Walking Festival Folk Evening
Walking Festival Folk Evening
27/09/2019The best local acoustic talent from Bollington and beyond, with special guests Dave Clark and Andy Lebeter to celebrate the 10th walking festival. Tickets £5 on the door. Doors and bar open from 7pm. Includes a raffle in aid of the festival.
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
Charity Quiz Night in aid of Bollington Walking Festival
Charity Quiz Night in aid of Bollington Walking Festival
29/09/2019Come and join is for the final event of the walking festival - the well-known quiz with prize for the winners. For further details visit http://www.thepoachers.org or ring 01625 572086
Poachers Inn95 Ingersley RoadSK10 5RE
You can also download a printable leaflet, or obtain a printed leaflet from the Bridgend Centre.
Booking details for festival
Our walks are led by a number of local organisations; there is a charge for some walks, which are indicated by a £ symbol on the walk programme. Where booking is not required for a walk, we just ask you to arrive in plenty of time.
Where advance booking is required, simply reserve your place by purchasing your ticket from the calendar above. For the Sensory Walk please telephone the Eye Society (phone number provided on the leaflet) and for the Just Drop In walk, please email Just Drop In (email address provided on the leaflet). If you would like any support with online booking, please contact the Bridgend Centre on 01625 576311 to arrange a convenient time for us to help you with it.
On walks starting from the Bridgend Centre, please wait outside the front of the Centre for the walk to start as numbers are limited inside.
Walking: essential information
- Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a waterproof. We reserve the right not to take a person who is not properly equipped as this could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group.
- Please check the walk symbols to confirm whether dogs are welcome; dogs are not allowed on some of the walks. To avoid disturbance to farm animals or wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead and under control
- Most walk leaders are volunteers.
- All walks are circular unless stated.
- In poor weather the leader may modify the walk, or in extreme conditions, cancel it.
- A packed lunch may be required; look for the symbol on the walk details. It is advisable to carry a drink.
- Young walkers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- All those taking part do so at their own risk.