The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
26/09/2021
Waterways of the Western Peak (20 miles Very strenuous)
26/09/2021
Exploring north-eastern waterways, we'll climb from Harrop Brook 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.
Mayor's Boundary Walk (8 miles Energetic)
26/09/2021
Come and join the Town Mayor on the annual Boundary Walk, which contains both flat and hilly sections. Please bring a packed lunch; there will be a lunch stop. This is a circular route starting and ending at the Town Hall.
Organised by Bollington Town Council.
Pubs Old and New (6.75 miles Moderate)
26/09/2021
Pubs have always been popular in Bollington! This is a walk past some of those buildings in Bollington, Kerridge and Whiteley Green used as public houses both past and present. There won't be time to sample the wares of those still open, but there will be the opportunity to retire to the Vale afterwards, so for that reason we won't be stopping for lunch during the walk. We'll walk up to Kerridge Ridge but there's nothing too technical or hilly. Booking required.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Photography Walk (3 miles Moderate)
26/09/2021
Bring your camera to explore paths to Ingersley Vale, Savio House, High Cliff, Waulkmill Farm and the side of Kerridge ridge. Hints and tips given!
Organised by Bollington Photography Group.
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.