The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
23/09/2019
East Cheshire Ranger Walk (5 miles Energetic)
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23/09/2019
Learn about nature and the local wildlife on a walk over to Rainow with the Cheshire Rangers. Return via Rainowlow and Lima Clough. £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Gritstone Trail Part 1 (8 miles Strenuous)
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23/09/2019
Day 1 of the Gritstone Trail – Disley to Bollington. We'll take a coach to Disley railway station and walk this linear route back through Lyme Park and over Sponds Hill. Look out for Days 2 and 3 in future years! Booking required; £7.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
En Plein Air – Sketching in the Landscape (3 miles Easy)
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23/09/2019
An easy walk of around two hours for arty inspiration. Includes a few stops to sketch the lovely buildings and landscapes around Bollington. Sketching materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. Booking required; £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Walk for Health (2 miles Easy)
23/09/2019
'No hills, no stiles, no more than two miles.' A gentle evening stroll through the fields of Bollington Cross and Kerridge.
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.