The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
30/09/2018
Park, Hill and Moor (14 miles Strenuous)
30/09/2018
Up to Lyme Park via Sponds Hill, returning via Bakestondale Moor.
Organised by ECOG.
Mansions and Gardens (10 miles Energetic)
30/09/2018
Enjoy the bucolic landscape of Cheshire as we venture close to Hare Hill Garden via Whiteley Green and Prestbury.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
Ridge and Rainow (5 miles Energetic)
30/09/2018
Ramble up Kerridge Ridge and return via Rainow and Rainowlow.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
Bollington Pubs Lost and Found (2 miles Easy)
30/09/2018
Discover the lost pubs of Bollington: tales of lock-ins, police raids and more! Those who have worked up a thirst are welcome to join us for a drink afterwards. Advance booking essential to manage numbers although there is no charge for the booking. Donations invited for Walkers are Welcome.
Organised by Walkers Are Welcome.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Introduction to Digital Mapping (3 miles Easy)
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30/09/2018
A short talk on how to plot walking routes online, followed by a short walk around Bollington using mobile phones.
Organised by the Bridgend Centre.
Photography Walk (3 miles Moderate)
30/09/2018
Hone your photo techniques on a walk to Kerridge Ridge and White Nancy.
Organised by Bollington Photography Group.
Charity Quiz Night & end of festival
30/09/2018
The fun quiz at the Poachers is always popular with a prize for the winning team. For further details visit www.thepoachers.org or ring 01625 572086
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.