The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
22/09/2018
In the Foothills (14 miles Strenuous)
22/09/2018
To Tegg's Nose via Hurdsfield then Macclesfield Forest to Nessit Hill and Forest Chapel. Our return to Bollington takes us round Kerridge Ridge via Walker Barn and Rainow.
Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
Mayor's Boundary Walk (8.5 miles Energetic)
22/09/2018
Come and join the Town Mayor, Jon Weston, on the annual Boundary Walk which contains both flat and hilly sections. There will be a pub stop at The Windmill where you can buy lunch or eat your own.
Organised by Bollington Town Council.
Slow Food Stroll (4 miles Moderate)
22/09/2018
An introduction to the beauty of the local countryside, with a taste of the best food at local cafés including Farm Made Tearooms, No. 74 Deli and Café Waterside. No charge, but advance booking essential or ring Jim on 01625 560644.
Organised by Juanita and Jim.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Nordic Walk (3 hours Moderate)
22/09/2018
Walk with experienced local instructor, David Lambert. Nordic Walking poles, not trekking poles, are required.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
Dante String Quartet
22/09/2018
Pieces by Haydn, Beethoven and Shostakovich
For further details visit www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk
or ring 01625 576402/574435
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.