The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
21/09/2019
Bollington Food Walk (2 miles Easy)
21/09/2019
An introduction to the café food of the Bollington area. Along the road to Oakenbank and back across the fields, with small free food samples in at least three places. Booking required.
Organised by Juanita and Jim.
SOLD OUT!
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Valley of the Demon (14 miles Very strenuous)
21/09/2019
A walk to the isolated ruin of Thursbitch in the upper Todd Brook valley, taking in Windgather Rocks and the Shining Tor ridge.
Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
'Big Thirst' to the Old Hall Beer Festival - RETURN AT 5PM (10 miles Strenuous)
21/09/2019
A real treat this year – a walk to the Old Hall Beer Festival in Chinley via Eccles Pike, arriving around 3pm. Return via bus to Bollington either at 5pm or 7pm (decide when booking). Over 200 beers and ciders available over the weekend. See www.old-hall-inn.co.uk/beer--cider-festival. Booking required; £7.
BIG NOTE: You are booking on the coach for return at 5pm - please click here if you'd prefer to return at 7pm.
Organised by Bollington Real Ale Ramblers.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
'Big Thirst' to the Old Hall Beer Festival - RETURN AT 7PM (10 miles Strenuous)
21/09/2019
A real treat this year – a walk to the Old Hall Beer Festival in Chinley via Eccles Pike, arriving around 3pm. Return via bus to Bollington either at 5pm or 7pm (decide when booking). Over 200 beers and ciders available over the weekend. See www.old-hall-inn.co.uk/beer--cider-festival. Booking required; £7.
BIG NOTE: You are booking on the coach for return at 7pm - please click here if you'd prefer to return at 5pm.
Organised by Bollington Real Ale Ramblers.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Nordic Walk (3 hours miles Moderate)
21/09/2019
Walk with experienced local instructor David Lambert. Your own Nordic walking poles (not trekking poles) are needed. Booking required; £3.
Organised by David Lambert.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Bux–Boll Rollercoaster (13.4 miles Very strenuous)
21/09/2019
Linear walk from Buxton to Bollington, starting from Buxton railway station at 10.30am. Free bus from the Bridgend Centre to walk start for those from Bollington who wish to attend, leaving at 9.45am. Booking required for bus only. Climb up to Shining Tor from Errwood reservoir, and then return via Lamaload reservoir and White Nancy.
Organised by MAD Walkers.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Heath Quarter Chamber Concert
21/09/2019
The award-winning quartet play music by Beethoven, Ravel and Tippett. Tickets £19 from http://www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk or ring 01625 573863.
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.