The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
22/09/2019
Waterways of the Western Peak (20 miles Very strenuous)
22/09/2019
Explore north-eastern waterways – from Harrop Brook climb to Charles Head, follow Todd Brook to Whaley Bridge, the River Goyt and the Torrs, and return along the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals.
Organised by Long Distance Walkers' Association.
Walking is the Best Medicine
22/09/2019
A short walk for health led by Bollington Medical Centre. We'll follow the canal to Clarke Lane, the 'Bobbin track' and Jackson Lane, and return to Adlington Road car park.
Organised by Bollington Medical Centre.
Around the Harrop Valley (6 miles Energetic)
22/09/2019
From historic Sowcar follow ancient Hedgerow, and walk through Bower Clough to Harrop Wood, Brink Brow, Berristall Hall and Engine Wood. £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
The Roaches and Hen Cloud from Tittesworth (8.5 miles Strenuous)
22/09/2019
Explore this dramatic gritstone escarpment in the south-west Peak. Coach to walk start and return. Booking required; £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Hunt for Clues (2 miles Easy)
22/09/2019
Come along and form teams for a fun short walk looking for clues around Bollington. Ideal for families. Bring snacks if required.
Organised by 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.