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Whitchurch Walking
Festival
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd May 2016
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Friday Website: Cock and Greyhound |
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Pre - booking for walks
is strongly advised. There
are limited numbers on each walk but, subject to
spaces remaining, it will be possible to get places on the day up to 10
minutes before the start time.
Free bottles of water and energy biscuits will be available to walkers at
registration kindly supplied by
The Co-operative
To check current availability click
here
There will be a basic charge of £2 or £3
for most walks plus a small supplement for
transport (where shown). In the case of Hodnet Hall and Wollerton Old Hall
Gardens the
£15 (£12 children) includes admission to
both gardens and transport.
The Canal Boat walks are
£8 (£5 children) or £6 (£4
children). Children under 16 must be
accompanied and are free on other walks
but must be included in bookings.
There is a charge of £4 for children and
£8 for adults for the
ceilidh.
Throughout the festival
a self guided walk to
Dearnford Lake is available.
Approximately 3 miles round trip, maps are available at registration.
There is a cafe at the lake.
The Black Bear
will be holding a beer festival throughout the
Walk Festival featuring beers from Cumbria
Friday Activities
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Registration is required for all the walks, whether pre-booked or not, and takes place from 30 minutes until 10 minutes before the start time. All walks start at the Cock and Greyhound pub except for the 'All Ability Walk' which starts at Hill Valley Golf Course car park. |
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9.30 am A Wander into Wales (5 miles - 2.5 hours) An attractive walk taking in the Llangollen Canal and a wander into Wales followed by an optional pub lunch at the Cock and Greyhound (order and pay on the day) Led by Jenny and John Wilson £2 |
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9.30 am Audlem to Whitchurch ( 10.5 miles - 6 hours) Taking bus 73 at 10.20 am from Whitchurch Bus Station (English passes valid) and walk back to Whitchurch. (Packed lunch and drink required) For more details click here. Led by Gerald Moss. £3 |
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THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 13.30 Sandstone Sojourn (5 miles - 3 hours) Walking from the Sandstone Pub at Coopers Moor around Brown Knoll, Mad Allen's Hole, Bickerton Hill, Maiden Castle and Heather Wood, some high ground with excellent views. Leader Kevin Ikin £4 (includes minibus return) |
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14.00 All - Ability Walk (1.5 miles - 1 hour) Register at Hill Valley Golf Course car park. Walk following tarmac paths, suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and buggies. Led by Liz Evans £2 |
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THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
14.30 Railway Heritage Walk (3 miles - 2 hours) A walk exploring the railway heritage of what was once a busy junction station and was a major employer in the town. (For further details click here) Leader Bill Webb £2 |
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7.30 pm Flicks in the Sticks at Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre. Showing "A walk in the Woods" (Bill Bryson Appalachian Trail) £4.50 adults, £4 concessions and £3.50 for students. (pay at venue) |
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8 pm Folk Session at the Old Town Hall Vaults pub with local band Jigsmith. www.jigsmith.com Bring your instruments and voices or just come along. Admission free. |
For special offers from local businesses supporting the Festival Click Here |
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Any enquiries to
01948 663069 or 07746 687242 or
whitchurchwalkers@gmail.com
Booking forms to Whitchurch Walking Festival,
Tourist Information Centre,
High Street, Whitchurch SY13 1AX