The walks calendar for the 2023 festival is available here. A mobile friendly list can be found here.
25/09/2019
Fool's Nook by Narrowboat (8.5 miles Strenuous)
25/09/2019
A 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.
Online ticket sales for this event are closed.
Sensory Walk (2 miles Easy)
25/09/2019
Are 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.
Way out West (5 miles Energetic)
25/09/2019
Explore 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.
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.