The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
Events in September 2019
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Social "soft-launch" at the Cotton Tree
Social "soft-launch" at the Cotton Tree
20/09/2019Join the team at the Cotton Tree for the launch of the festival. Only recently re-opened after severe damage in the July 31st flood. Hotpot £3.50 payable on the night but please book a free place below if you plan to eat so we can cater for numbers.
Cotton TreeIngersley RoadBollington, SK10 5REOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Bollington Folk ClubBollington Folk Club
20/09/2019Guest night with Colum Sands. £8 on the door. For further details visit http://www.bollyfolk.com or ring 07570 807645
Dog and Partridge97 Palmerston StreetSK10 5JX -
Bollington Food Walk (2 miles Easy)
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!
Bus terminus by Cotton Tree3-5 Ingersley RoadSK10 5REOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Valley of the Demon (14 miles Very strenuous)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.
Pool Bank car parkPalmerston StreetSK10 5PW'Big Thirst' to the Old Hall Beer Festival - RETURN AT 5PM (10 miles Strenuous)'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.
Poachers Inn95 Ingersley RoadSK10 5REOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
'Big Thirst' to the Old Hall Beer Festival - RETURN AT 7PM (10 miles Strenuous)'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.
Poachers Inn95 Ingersley RoadSK10 5REOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Nordic Walk (3 hours miles Moderate)Nordic Walk (3 hours miles Moderate)
21/09/2019Walk with experienced local instructor David Lambert. Your own Nordic walking poles (not trekking poles) are needed. Booking required; £3.Organised by David Lambert.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Bux–Boll Rollercoaster (13.4 miles Very strenuous)Bux–Boll Rollercoaster (13.4 miles Very strenuous)
21/09/2019Linear 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.
Buxton Railway StationStation RoadBuxton, SK17 6AQOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Heath Quarter Chamber ConcertHeath Quarter Chamber Concert
21/09/2019The award-winning quartet play music by Beethoven, Ravel and Tippett. Tickets £19 from http://www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk or ring 01625 573863.
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
Waterways of the Western Peak (20 miles Very strenuous)
Waterways of the Western Peak (20 miles Very strenuous)
22/09/2019Explore 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.
Pool Bank car parkPalmerston StreetSK10 5PWWalking is the Best MedicineWalking is the Best Medicine
22/09/2019A 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.
Adlington Road car parkAdlington RoadSK10 5JTAround the Harrop Valley (6 miles Energetic)Around the Harrop Valley (6 miles Energetic)
22/09/2019From 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWThe Roaches and Hen Cloud from Tittesworth (8.5 miles Strenuous)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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Hunt for Clues (2 miles Easy)Hunt for Clues (2 miles Easy)
22/09/2019Come 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PW -
East Cheshire Ranger Walk (5 miles Energetic)
East Cheshire Ranger Walk (5 miles Energetic)
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23/09/2019Learn 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWGritstone Trail Part 1 (8 miles Strenuous)Gritstone Trail Part 1 (8 miles Strenuous)
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23/09/2019Day 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
En Plein Air – Sketching in the Landscape (3 miles Easy)En Plein Air – Sketching in the Landscape (3 miles Easy)
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23/09/2019An 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Walk for Health (2 miles Easy)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.
Sweet Kitchen Café1A Crossfield RdOff Ovenhouse LaneSK10 5EA -
Bear Hunt (0.5 miles Easy)
Bear Hunt (0.5 miles Easy)
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24/09/2019Have a story in the library, then celebrate the 30th anniversary of the book by going on a bear hunt before returning to the library for refreshments and rhymes! Suitable for the under-5s and their carers; £2 per child.Organised by Bollington Library.
Bollington LibraryPalmerston StreetSK10 5JXNose and Nancy (10 miles Strenuous)Nose and Nancy (10 miles Strenuous)
24/09/2019Up to Teggs Nose via Walker Barn. Return along Kerridge Ridge to White Nancy and back to Bollington. 2,260 ft (680m) total ascent.Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
Adlington Road car parkAdlington RoadSK10 5JTAround Bollington (5 miles Moderate)Around Bollington (5 miles Moderate)
24/09/2019Across the recreation ground, then on to Holehouse Lane via the Middlewood Way. Through fields to Sugar Lane and Long Lane, down to Sowcar and Ingersley Vale, beneath White Nancy into Kerridge and back along the canal. £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWBlackden Trust: Alan Garner's Medicine House (5 miles Moderate)Blackden Trust: Alan Garner's Medicine House (5 miles Moderate)
24/09/2019
Learn about the Blackden Trust, ancient Tudor house and the author Alan Garner's Medicine House. Travel by coach to Goostrey. Then, after a five-mile walk to Blackden, eat your packed lunch in the grounds and hear a talk on the fascinating history of the house. Back to Bollington by coach. Booking required; £19.50 including coach and tour.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Pilates for Walkers (4.5 miles Moderate)Pilates for Walkers (4.5 miles Moderate)
24/09/201930-minute standing Pilates session by Macc Forest Pilates, followed by a 2.5-hour walk around the fields between Bollington and Macclesfield. Booking required; £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bollington Community CentreOvenhouse LaneBollington, SK10 5EZOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Mindfulness SessionMindfulness Session
24/09/2019Free taster session for an 8-week mindfulness stress-reduction course
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
Fool's Nook by Narrowboat (8.5 miles Strenuous)
Fool's Nook by Narrowboat (8.5 miles Strenuous)
25/09/2019A similar format to last year, but slightly longer although not as hilly. Half the group walk to Fool's Nook via Sutton, returning by narrowboat. The other half start on the boat and do the reverse. Booking required; £6.NOTE: we will split the group at the start of the walk (11 each way) and therefore we can't 100% guarantee you can stay together with friends/partners. We'll try our best though!!
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bollington Wharfoff Grimshaw LaneSK10 5NBOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Sensory Walk (2 miles Easy)Sensory Walk (2 miles Easy)
25/09/2019Are you affected by sight loss? Would you like to walk with a trained Sighted Guide? A gentle walk exploring the sounds, smells, textures and sights around the canal and Middlewood Way, finishing at Café Waterside where you can buy drinks and snacks. Please contact the East Cheshire Eye Society to book a place on 01625 422602.Organised by East Cheshire Eye Society.
Café WatersideClarence MillClarence RoadSK10 5JZWay out West (5 miles Energetic)Way out West (5 miles Energetic)
25/09/2019Explore the rolling fields to the south and west of Bollington on this pretty, fairly flat walk. We'll walk to Kerridge and across the fields to Clarke Lane, then cut across to Dumbah Hollow and around to Butley Town, returning via Lowerhouse. £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PW -
Lamaload by Lesser-Known Paths (8.5 miles Strenuous)
Lamaload by Lesser-Known Paths (8.5 miles Strenuous)
26/09/2019Along flagged paths in Kerridge and its ridge to Rainow and Lamaload reservoir. After a climb up to Yearnslow, downhill most of the way home via Rainowlow and Lima Clough.Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
Jackson Lane, near the car parkJackson LaneSK10 5BERamble to Shrigley Hall for Tea and Cake (5 miles Energetic)Ramble to Shrigley Hall for Tea and Cake (5 miles Energetic)
26/09/2019A lovely ramble up into the Harrop Valley and over Bakestonedale Moor, then down to Shrigley Hall for tea and cake. Return via Long Lane. Booking required; £4.50 including refreshments.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Free Solo film at Flix in the StixFree Solo film at Flix in the Stix
26/09/2019Professional rock climber Alex Honnold attempts to conquer the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park. Booking required; £5 or on the door.
Pott Shrigley Village HallShrigley RoadPott ShrigleySK10 5RTOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
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Introduction to Nordic Walking (1.5 miles Moderate)
Introduction to Nordic Walking (1.5 miles Moderate)
27/09/2019A free chance to try out the techniques involved in Nordic Walking and learn about its benefits with experienced local instructor David Lambert. Nordic walking poles will be provided. Only 12 places available! Booking required.Organised by David Lambert.
Adlington Road car parkAdlington RoadSK10 5JTOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Making Tracks to the West (6 miles Energetic)Making Tracks to the West (6 miles Energetic)
27/09/2019One for trainspotters! To quaint Butley Town and the byways of Prestbury, crossing the West Coast mainline. Return via historic Lowerhouse. £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWStroll with East Cheshire Ramblers (3.5 miles Easy)Stroll with East Cheshire Ramblers (3.5 miles Easy)
27/09/2019An easy 3.5 mile walk via Bollington Leisure Centre to the Middlewood Way and the recreation ground (where toilet facilities are available). Then a short incline up to the canal at Clarence Mill and back along the towpath to the Lord Clyde, which will be open for refreshment at the end of the walk!Organised by East Cheshire Ramblers.
Lord Clyde36 Clarke LaneBollington, SK10 5AHCanal/Railway History and Wildlife (4 miles Moderate)Canal/Railway History and Wildlife (4 miles Moderate)
27/09/2019Along the canal and Middlewood Way, looking at both history and nature, with the option to see the Railway History exhibition and images of historic Bollington.Organised by Canal and River Trust.
Discovery CentreClarence MillClarence RoadSK10 5JZWalking Festival Folk EveningWalking Festival Folk Evening
27/09/2019The best local acoustic talent from Bollington and beyond, with special guests Dave Clark and Andy Lebeter to celebrate the 10th walking festival. Tickets £5 on the door. Doors and bar open from 7pm. Includes a raffle in aid of the festival.
Bollington Arts CentreWellington RoadSK10 5JR -
White Nancy and Beyond (15 miles Very strenuous)
White Nancy and Beyond (15 miles Very strenuous)
28/09/2019Up to White Nancy and on to the moors to Lamaload reservoir, below Cats Tor then the Gritstone Trail into Lyme Park and up to Bowstones, returning via West Parkgate and the canal. 2,000ft (600m) total ascent.Organised by Footprints Walking Club.
Pool Bank car parkPalmerston StreetSK10 5PWLyme Park (10.5 miles Strenuous)Lyme Park (10.5 miles Strenuous)
28/09/2019See if you can spot Mr Darcy on this lovely ramble to Lyme Park and back! We'll travel there over valleys and windswept hills (the highest point being Sponds Hill) before resting awhile at Lyme Park, making the most of the excellent facilities there. We then return over rolling fields and along the canal. £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PW'Boggy Doodles Bolly' Walk (4 miles Moderate)'Boggy Doodles Bolly' Walk (4 miles Moderate)
28/09/2019A 'Green Sketching' guided walk with Ali Foxon, part of the 'Big Draw' Festival. We'll ramble around the Bollington area, doodling along the way. Bring your own paper and pencils. Booking required; £3.Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
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Teggs Nose (13 miles Strenuous)
Teggs Nose (13 miles Strenuous)
29/09/2019To 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.
Jackson Lane, near the car parkJackson LaneSK10 5BENavigation for Beginners (6 miles Moderate)Navigation for Beginners (6 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019Covering 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
The 'Random Apple' Walk (5 miles Moderate)The 'Random Apple' Walk (5 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019Walk 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.
Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston StreetSK10 5PWOnline ticket sales for this event are closed.
Afternoon Stroll and a Beer (5 miles Moderate)Afternoon Stroll and a Beer (5 miles Moderate)
29/09/2019An 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.
Pool Bank car parkPalmerston StreetSK10 5PWCharity Quiz Night in aid of Bollington Walking FestivalCharity Quiz Night in aid of Bollington Walking Festival
29/09/2019Come 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
Poachers Inn95 Ingersley RoadSK10 5RE
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.