The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
25/09/2018
Bear Hunt (0.5 miles Easy)
25/09/2018
Have a story indoors, then go on a bear hunt outdoors before returning inside for refreshments and rhymes! Suitable for the under-5s plus their carers; £2 per child.
Organised by Bollington Library.
Bowstones and Canal Boat (7 miles Energetic)
25/09/2018
Novel event where half the group walk over to Bailey's Trading Post via the Bowstones, returning via narrowboat. The other half start on the boat and do the reverse. Return about 3pm. Advance booking and payment of £5 essential.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Children’s Bear Hunt
–
25/09/2018
See walks programme for details
Nose and Nancy (10.5 miles Strenuous)
25/09/2018
Up White Nancy and along Kerridge Ridge, then over to Teggs Nose. Return via Walker Barn and Lamaload reservoir.
Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
Sensory Walk (2 miles Easy)
–
25/09/2018
Are you affected by sight loss? Would you like to walk with a trained Sighted Guide? A gentle walk exploring the sounds, smells, textures and sights around the Canal and Middlewood Way. Finishing at Café Waterside, where drinks and snacks can be purchased. Please contact Macclesfield Eye Society to book a place: 01625 422602.
Organised by Macclesfield Eye Society.
Ramble to Higher Hurdsfield (5.5 miles Moderate)
–
25/09/2018
Ramble along the Middlewood Way, canal and fields towards Higher Hurdsfield. Return below Kerridge Ridge and along the flagged paths to the Bridgend Centre.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
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.