The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
29/09/2019
Teggs Nose (13 miles Strenuous)
29/09/2019
To Teggs Nose via Oakenbank Lane, Lamaload reservoir and the isolated Walker Barn, returning along the Gritstone Trail to White Nancy. 2,600ft (794m) total ascent.
Organised by ECOG.
Navigation for Beginners (6 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019
Covering the basics of navigation on paths with a map and compass. Ideal for complete beginners. We'll initially cover easy ground and progress onto rougher and hillier terrain as the day goes on. Booking required; £10.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
The 'Random Apple' Walk (5 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019
Walk along the canal and through pastures to Higher Hurdsfield. Enjoy an hour at the Random Apple Company, Swanscoe, helping to press apples, hearing about the business and eating your packed lunch. Return below Kerridge Ridge. Children welcome. Booking required; £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Afternoon Stroll and a Beer (5 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019
An easy-paced walk out via Waulkmill Wood and around to the Robin Hood inn in Rainow. An hour or so for drinks and then back home via Rainowlow. No rushing allowed!
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Charity Quiz Night in aid of Bollington Walking Festival
29/09/2019
Come and join is for the final event of the walking festival - the well-known quiz with prize for the winners. For further details visit http://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.