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Whitchurch Walking
Festival
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd May 2016
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.
Sunday 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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THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 9.30 am Botany Walk (7 miles - 6 hours) A walk up the delightful steep - sided and part wooded Wych Valley from Sarn to Higher Wych. (packed lunch and drink required) For more details click here Led by Gerald Moss £5 |
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9.45 am A walk of two halves (part 1) (5 miles - 2.5 hours) Local walk based on our book of 10 walks followed by an optional pub Lunch at the Cock and Greyhound. (order and pay on the day) Led by Baz Fewster £2 |
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THIS WALK IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 10.00 am 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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10.30 am Hodnet Hall and Wollerton Old Hall Gardens (2 miles - 6 hours) A visit to these two interesting gardens, walking between the two. 2 hours in Hodnet Gardens where lunch can be purchased or bring a packed lunch. http://wollertonoldhallgarden.com/ http://www.hodnethallgardens.org/ Leave Hodnet at 1 pm and walk to Woollerton to arrive at 2 pm. Leave at 4 pm. Admission and transport included in the price. Led by Liz Evans £15 |
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For special offers from local businesses supporting the Festival Click Here |
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To View Whitchurch Walk Festival Map 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
