Special events for walking festival - Winchcombe Cotwolds Walking Festival

Organizers are gearing up for the Winchcombe Walking Festival which will include some special events for 2012.

The festival, which will be held from Friday to Sunday, May 18 to 20, offers 17 guided walks for all abilities and will have a whole host of knowledgeable guides on hand.

This year the festival will be celebrating Katharine Parr’s 500th anniversary with an insight into Tudor life in and around Sudeley Castle, where she is buried.

Highlights also will include a walk along the Windrush Way from Winchcombe to Bourton passing the remains of ‘lost’ medieval villages, a walk of a section of the Cotswold Way with the National Trail Officers and the opportunity to learn about Winchcombe’s military history during the two World Wars.

Secretary Robert Talbot said: “This year bookings are beyond our expectations. With 10 weeks to go we already have some walks full or nearly full. The committee are now exploring increasing the number of walks to meet the demand.”

Source: Tewkesbury Admag - 9th March 2012

Official Website:  http://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/festival/index.asp 

See More:  http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/winchcombe-cotswold-walking-festival.html

Autumn festival will boost success of Glens walking

Following the success of the Angus Glens Walking Festival each year Angus Council are proposing a similar event to begin this autumn.

A survey of participants at last year’s Angus Glens Walking Festival showed that 86 per cent would be interested in a similar event in the autumn.

Eric Lowson, director of infrastructure services, said: «It is proposed that a new two day outdoors festival be developed which will offer, not only walking as an activity, but also taster sessions of other activities such as mountain biking, canoeing or horse riding. This will be branded as an extension of the Angus Glens Walking Festival allowing this new activity to capitalise on the success of the current walking festival, targeting those who already visit Angus in spring to return again in the autumn»

 

He continued: “It is proposed that the new festival, Angus Autumn Adventures, will take place on September 1 and 2, working with the Outdoor Angus Industry Group and other activity providers in Angus. This has the aim of attracting visitors to the area at a traditionally quieter time of year and will showcase our year-round tourism products.»

Meanwhile, the local authority is proposing to underwrite the spring festival up to a maximum of £4,500 for 2012.

The festival has grown each year since it was introduced in 2003.

Mr Lowson said: «In 2011, the Festival increased the number of available walks from 24 to 28 to encourage people to participate in more walks, to stay longer in the area and to experience the great outdoors in Angus. 2011 was the first year the festival offered ‘All Abilities’ graded walks on each day allowing inexperienced walkers to participate, thus encouraging people to take up walking as a hobby. During the festival, three evening events are organised with the introduction of two new events; a quiz night and a Taste of Angus evening while keeping the traditional Ceilidh on Saturday night.»

«These events are aimed at encouraging people to stay longer in Angus, experience local food and drink and to offer a unique entertainment programme to attract visitors to Angus. In 2009, online booking was introduced to bring in-house the booking and purchasing procedure as this had traditionally been carried out by VisitScotland. In 2010, online purchasing was established so customers can book and pay for their walks and evening events in an efficient and customer friendly manner.»

Source: Kirriemuir Herald - 6th March 2012

Official Website: http://www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/angus-glens-walking-festival.html

Scilly Islands on foot - Walk Scilly

Now in its sixth year, the UK's most south westerly walking festival – Walk Scilly – takes place across the islands between March 31 and April 7.

The perfect way to explore these wonderful islands and find out more about their rich history, diversity and wealth of flora and fauna, the festival has retained some of its favourite walks and added new ones, along with a range of evening entertainment.

Throughout the week there are dozens of organised walks ranging from the easygoing to the strenuous taking in various aspects of the islands' individual character. Alongside the walks, there are talks, museum open evenings, cookery demos and live music.

Walks cover a range of themes, lengths and difficulty from the less strenuous which introduce visitors to the formation and structure of the landscape of the islands to a walk across the sand flats between Tresco, Samson and Bryher giving you a chance to investigate the marine life that the low tide reveals.

You can stroll across Chapel Down with its prehistoric and mediaeval remains, observe the sky at night free from light and industrial pollution on a stargazing evening and improve your photo-taking skills on an organised photo shoot capturing the islands' natural beauty.

As in 2011 the 2012 festival will also offer visitors a range of roam-alone routes recommended by leading walkers.

Source: This is Cornwall - 16th February 2012

Official Website:  http://www.walkscilly.co.uk/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-scilly.html

A 'smashing' start to May's Isle of Wight Walking Festival

This year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival is set to get off to an adrenaline-fuelled start with two walks designed to test people’s nerves.

Although the Isle of Wight is famous for hundreds of miles of public footpaths through scenic countryside, on Saturday 5 May, St Thomas’ Square in Newport will be transformed for the launch of the walking festival as hot embers and broken glass will be laid across the square to create two unusual footpaths.

To celebrate the festival’s 14th year, people are being invited to test their willpower and courage by walking over a 20 foot stretch of hot coals or – new for this year – a path of broken glass created from thousands of smashed wine bottles.

The sponsored glass and fire walks will raise money for Beaulieu House in Newport, a respite centre providing support for children with severe learning disabilities or health issues.

Training for both walks is based on proven motivational and psychological methods. It does not involve any elements of hypnosis, spiritual training, chanting or brainwashing, however organisers say it is tremendous fun.

Elaine Cesar, senior events officer at the council, said: «The walking festival attracts people from all over the world and we are excited to be able to feature these two exciting walks on our launch night. It promises to be a fun evening for spectators as well as those taking part, as live music will entertain the crowds while the walkers take part in the training sessions beforehand. We look forward to welcoming both residents and visitors to this year’s festival which features more than 242 walks over 16 days.»

Source: Island Pulse  - 3rd February 2012

Official Website: http://www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2010/07/isle-of-wight-walking-festival.html

Rovers’ walking boost - Get Doncaster walking festival

DONCASTER Rovers have teamed up with the council to help this year’s Get Walking Festival into step.

The club helped to train 14 walk leader volunteers as part of Natural England’s Walking for Health scheme, giving all participants the chance to earn a qualification and become members of organised walks taking place throughout the borough.

Each participant learned the correct way to organise and stage a safe health walk, as well as being given the opportunity to take part in Doncaster Rovers’ own walking event, as qualified walk leaders.

Source: The Star - 28th January 2012

Official Website: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/walking

See More:   http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/get-doncaster-walking-festival.html

Haltwhistle Spring Walking Festival Goes Online

The organising committee for the Haltwhistle Waking Festival is putting the final touches to the Spring Walking Festival which is scheduled to run from Saturday 28th April to Monday 7th May.

There are 29 proposed walks (and the social evening) in all of varying grades of difficulty and interest, as well as a social eveing. All of the finalised walks and social events will be fully described on their website before February and also booking will be available for online.

Spring brings a renewed freshness to this area which is both wild and rugged as well as very beautiful, and the walks provide a great opportunity to see the best of this area in good company. The headline long walks this spring will be the Burns and Crags over the first weekend and the 3 day Hexham to Haltwhistle via Burn Tongues over the second weekend. There will be something of interest to everyone as Real Ale, Bird watching, Drumming, Singing, Conservation, Alpacas and much more have all been included in the programme.

So now it is time to dust off your walking boots and prepare yourself for this brilliantly organised and well established walking festival and may be even the Haltwhistle Challenge

The full programme of walks and events for the 2012 Haltwhistle Spring Walking Fesival is now all online. The cost for most of the walks remains at £6 but where they run over a series of days or where additional costs are incurred, such as transport or food (like an afternoon tea) then prices are higher.  Birds, alpacas, beer, singing and drumming are just some of the themes available in the programme for this spring.

Bookings for the walks can also be made through the website so people can plan their Walking Festival visit in the comfort of their own homes.

Source: Hexham- 24th January 2012

Official Website: http://www.haltwhistlewalkingfestival.org/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/haltwhistle-walking-festival-autumn.html

Angus Glens Walking Festival

The Highly successful Angus Glens Walking Festival has launched its online booking service for the 2012 event.

Celebrating its 10th year, the four-day walking festival offers a packed programme of 28 walks as well as three evenings of top food, music and entertainment.

The festival runs from Thursday, May 31, to Sunday, June 3, and there is a wide choice of walks to suit walkers of all levels of fitness and ability. Places are limited so you are advised to book early.

 

Tom McGrath, chairman of the Festival, said: “I believe The Angus Glens Walking Festival has grown over the years because of the fantastic range of walks we offer. Some of our walks, such as Jock’s Road and Airlie Ridge are very popular and appear in the programme every year. However, we always like to introduce new walks. This year one of our new walks, Eagle Watch, gives you a chance to see breeding golden eagles as they search for prey for their young, an excellent opportunity to see these majestic birds in their natural environment.”

The programme of evening events is also very popular. On the Thursday there is a talk on the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands by an Angus Countryside Ranger, followed by supper.

The Taste of Angus event returns on Friday, giving walkers the chance to sample the best in local food and entertainment. And on Saturday the ever-popular ceilidh supper gives participants the opportunity to dance the night away.

Source: Guide Gazette - 22th January 2012

Official Website: http://www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/angus-glens-walking-festival.html

Walks festival steps out for best year yet - Rothbury Walking Festival

Organizers of a walking festival which has become self-sustaining are looking forward to their best year yet with bookings already being made.

Rothbury Walking Festival has become a major attraction in the last few years. And with 450 slots available for 20 different walks during the week-long event, it is set to be the best yet.

Organised by Shepherds Walks, the festival, which runs from Saturday, June 23 to Saturday, June 30, has gone from strength to strength. For the first two years the festival received funding to run. But last year it was funded purely by itself, and will do the same again this year.

Jon Monks from Shepherds Walks said: «We have people from as far away as the Isle of Wight coming to Rothbury. We try to make it more of an event for people who come as part of a holiday. One year we had local poets in the Queen’s Head Hotel. We try to make it more creative every year. This year we have got bush tucker trails and bat walks and some very different things to do. We’ve also incorporated the Cragside Challenge, which is a 13-mile walk but its quite hard. What we do is quite unique as everything comes out of our own funds. We got 50 per cent of funding in the first year and 25 per cent in the second year. After that we made it stand on its own two feet. That was always the intention and it works.»

And the festival also gives the village economy a boost as it draws in visitors who stay at local bed and breakfasts and hotels.

«We work with the accommodation providers as well,» Jon added. «The first year we did it, I was walking along the High Street on one of the walks and one of the local B&Bs grabbed me and said ‘thank you very much for working with us’ and that’s good. People stay in the local area, spend their money in the community and support local businesses.»

The festival’s first mail drop, where those who have been before receive information about this year’s event, took place between Christmas and New Year and already around 80 places have been filled.

For the first time Shepherds Walks will also be leafleting about the event outside the region.

Source: Northumberland- 15th January 2012

Official Website: http://www.rothburywalking.co.uk/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/rothbury-and-coquetdale-walking-festiva.html

Walks For All in the Peaks - The Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival 2012

Walkers will put their best foot forward for charity in the first mass participation walk of its kind, when the Jane Tomlinson Walk For All comes to the Hope Valley during The Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival 2012.

The Peak District Walk follows the success of last year’s Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival, which saw 2,500 people enjoy the day, and will take in sights such as Jacob’s Ladder and Mam Tor on either 5, 12 or 24-mile walks on April 29.

Yorkshire’s Jane Tomlinson helped raise £1.85m for charity before her death from cancer, with her family setting up the successful Run for All and Walk For All series in her memory.

Events director at Walk For All, Sara Birkinshaw, said: «The Peak District and particularly the Hope Valley were close to her heart. “In looking for our next Walk For All, we knew that the Peak District would offer our supporters a stunning day out and also enable us to help a host of local Peak District charities.”.

Source: BakeWell Today - 14th January 2012

Official Website: http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/pd-walk-fest-2011.aspx

See More:http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/peak-district-walking-festival.html

Snaith Walking Festival

SNAITH WALKING FESTIVAL

 (portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual

Localização:  Snaith, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, Inglaterra, UK

Altura do ano: Março - April

Duração: 15 dias

Número de caminhadas: 17 caminhadas (guiadas)

1ª edição: 2012

Edição 2012: 31 de Março a 14 de Abril de 2012
Programa da  edição 2012:

Sábado 31 de Março
 Snaith Heritage Trail  
Starting Point: 1.30pm  - Snaith Priory´
Distance:  1.5 miles

Domingo 1 de Abril                   
Pollington Heritage & Nature  
Starting Point:  1.30pm - Pollington Social Centre    
 Distance:  5.25 miles

Segunda-feira 2 de Abril    
The Queen of Villages        
Starting Point: 11.00am - Rawcliffe Church           
 Distance:  3.5 miles 

Segunda-feira 2 de Abril       
The Queen of Villages
Starting Point: 6.00pm Rawcliffe Green         
Distance:  3.5 miles

Terça-feira 3 de Abril    
The Lost River  
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park       
Distance:  6.25 miles

Quarta-feira 4  de Abril    
Ferries and Bridges
Starting Point: 10.00am Snaith Station Car Park     
Distance:  5.0 miles

Quinta-feira 5 de Abril    
Went – Aire Walk
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Pollington Social Centre     
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sexta-feira 6 de Abril    
Pumpkins and Scarecrows
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park 
Distance:  4.25 miles

Sábado 7 de Abril    
White Houses  
Starting Point: 1.30pm -  Rawcliffe Green    
Distance:  5.0 miles

Domingo 8 de Abril 
Cowick Hall
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park           
 Distance:  4.5 miles

Segunda-feira 9 de Abril  
The Tow Path  
Starting Point: 10.00am - Pollington Social Centre      
Distance:  2.0 miles

Terça-feira 10 de Abril    
Of Kings and Aristocrats
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park   
Distance:  4.25 miles

Quarta-feira 11 de Abril   
Churches, Canal  & Countryside
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park        
 Distance:  8.75 miles

Quinta-feira 12 de Abril    
Rural Pollington cum Balne
10.00am Pollington Social Centre         
Distance:  3.75 miles
 
Quinta-feira 12 de Abril    
 Rural Pollington cum Balne
Starting Point: 6.30pm - Pollington Social Centre 
Distance:  3.75 miles

Sexta-feira 14 de Abril 
A Riverside Ramble
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park     
Distance:  6.25 miles

Sexta-feira 14 de Abril 
Industrial Heritage  
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Sugar Mill Ponds 
Distance:   1 mile ponds Plus  4.50 miles

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência?

Preços: Pago

Notas:

Financiamento: tem sponsors

Organização: 

Website:

Página do Facebook:

Contacto:
Keith Greenwood
Tel: 01482 391668

keith_greenwood@hotmail.com

Snaith
Goole,
East Yorkshire
DN14 UK

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Snaith Walking Festival

SNAITH WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Snaith, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, UK

Time of the year:  March - April

Duration: 15 days

Number of Walks: 17 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2012

2012 edition:  31st March - 14th April 2012
2012 edition programme:
 

Saturday   31st March
 Snaith Heritage Trail  
Starting Point: 1.30pm  - Snaith Priory´
Distance:  1.5 miles

Sunday 1st April                     
Pollington Heritage & Nature  
Starting Point:  1.30pm - Pollington Social Centre    
 Distance:  5.25 miles

Monday  2nd April     
The Queen of Villages        
Starting Point: 11.00am - Rawcliffe Church           
 Distance:  3.5 miles 

Monday  2nd April     
The Queen of Villages
Starting Point: 6.00pm Rawcliffe Green         
Distance:  3.5 miles

Tuesday   3rd April  
The Lost River  
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park       
Distance:  6.25 miles

Wednesday 4th April  
Ferries and Bridges
Starting Point: 10.00am Snaith Station Car Park     
Distance:  5.0 miles

Thursday  5th April  
Went – Aire Walk
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Pollington Social Centre     
Distance: 5.0 miles

Friday 6th April
Pumpkins and Scarecrows
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park 
Distance:  4.25 miles

Saturday  7th April
White Houses  
Starting Point: 1.30pm -  Rawcliffe Green    
Distance:  5.0 miles

Sunday  8th April
Cowick Hall
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park           
 Distance:  4.5 miles

Monday       9th April
The Tow Path  
Starting Point: 10.00am - Pollington Social Centre      
Distance:  2.0 miles

Tuesday  10th April  
Of Kings and Aristocrats
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park   
Distance:  4.25 miles

Wednesday  11th April  
Churches, Canal  & Countryside
Starting Point: 10.00am - Snaith Station Car Park        
 Distance:  8.75 miles

Thursday    12th April
Rural Pollington cum Balne
10.00am Pollington Social Centre         
Distance:  3.75 miles
 
Thursday    12th April
 Rural Pollington cum Balne
Starting Point: 6.30pm - Pollington Social Centre 
Distance:  3.75 miles

Friday  13th April  
A Riverside Ramble
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Snaith Station Car Park     
Distance:  6.25 miles

Saturday  14th April  
Industrial Heritage  
Starting Point: 1.30pm - Sugar Mill Ponds 
Distance:   1 mile ponds Plus  4.50 miles

Number of participants (average): 

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price: Free

Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: 

Contact:
Keith Greenwood
Tel: 01482 391668

keith_greenwood@hotmail.com

Snaith
Goole,
East Yorkshire
DN14 UK

Website:

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New year launch for [Get Doncaster] walking festival

The Get Doncaster Walking festival is returning for 2012 and organisers say this year it is bigger than ever.

The festival will run for the whole of 2012 includes a variety of walks which vary in distance and difficulty to ensure a varied programme to get all residents on the move.

Organisers at Doncaster Council say walks will range from exploring Potteric Carr to a town centre heritage walk, and believe there is something for everyone.

They believe walking is a fantastic way to improve a person’s physical activity and can be a fun, sociable way to see the sites of Doncaster.

Experts say by taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day, you will help to reduce your risk of developing chronic health problems like coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other major diseases.  

Coun Cynthia Ransome, the council’s cabinet member for communities, said: «Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to be more active - and start by taking part in some of our organised walks? Not only will the festival offer obvious health benefits, each walk will introduce people to the many beautiful places around the borough.»

Residents interested in taking part can grab a leaflet detailing walks for the first half of 2012 from their local leisure centre, library, children centre or GPs surgery.

Each walk listed in the booklet sets out the date and time, the distance, a brief description of the walk as well as any special requirements and this year dogs are allowed on the majority of the walks and are identified from the symbol on the leaflet.

The first walk is the Bentley Walk at 10.30am on Sunday, January 8. It takes a 5.5 mile route starting at Bentley Pavilion.

Source: The Star - 27th December 2011 

Official Website: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/walking

See More:   http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/get-doncaster-walking-festival.html

Best foot forward for winter walking festival - Festival of Winter Walks - The Ramblers

Britains biggest walking festivalstarts on Christmas Eve - and Loughborough Ramblers are taking part inthe nationwide Festival of Winter Walks.

As part of the 10 days of free,festive, fun-filled walks, Loughborough Ramblers is inviting locals toput their best foot forward and join in local walks.

On December 26 the group will meet at 10am at The Plough Inn in Ratby fora five mile walk, and again at 1.30pm for a four mile walk - or combinethe two for a rousing nine mile walk.

The non December 28 rambling residents can meet at Kegworth Market Place at10.30am for a five mile walk or at 1.30pm for a four mile walk, whichagain can be combined. And on January 1, residents will meet at Quorn village centre Car Park at11am for six mile walk, which includes a glass of mulled wine.

Spokesman Steve Archer said: All the walks are free and open for everyone to attend.

Formore information visit loughboroughramblers.org.uk or ring Steve on 07854 488125.

Source: Longhborough Echo - 22nd December 2011 

Official Website: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/events/Festivals/winterwalks

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/festival-of-winter-walks-ramblers.html

Torridon Winter Walking Festival

TORRIDON WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Torridon, Applecross,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: March

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks: 8 walks

1st edition:  2012

2011 edition: 3rd - 5th March 2012
2011 edition programme: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Festprogramme   
3rd March  
Beinn Eighe
Hour: 8am
This amazing mountain offers some of the best winter walking anywhere in Scotland and is rightly our first mountain of the festival.  This is not only a trip onto a stunning snowy mountain but it is also a trip into the winter wilderness that is the west coast of Scotland as part of the day will see you in Coire Mhic Fhearchair with the famous iced over triple buttress and uninterrupted views out towards Wester Ross.
    

Winter Skills Day
Hour: 8.30am
This day will cover all the essentials for winter mountaineering including ice axe arrest, walking in crampons and avalanche awareness.  We will spend a stunning day in the Torridon wilderness with possibly the most amazing classroom to be working in with fully qualified Winter Mountain leaders as your teachers.   

Circum navigation of Beinn na h-Eaglaise   
 Hour: 8.30am  
For those who do not fancy the rigours of a day on a wintery mountain we have an amazing circular walk planned for this day.  This walk will see you head out into the Torridon hills giving you the opportunity to explore this winter wonderland without having to get up high.  You will spend your day walking through frozen glens and past frozen lochins with all this being achieved without the winter commitment of a hill climb.
    

3rd to 4th  March

Snow Hole Expedition
 Hour: 8.30am  

For those who are looking for the ultimate adventure in the hills then look no further. Our snow hole expedition will take you into Scotland’s magnificent wilderness where you will spend a night sleeping in a snow hole, waking up to hot chocolate and Scotland laid out before you.  We only work with small groups and as such we will be keeping the group number down to four per guide on this trip

4th  March 

 A days Ice Climbing
 Hour: 7.00am      
For those who a day on the mountain simply isn’t enough we are offering a very unique opportunity to try your hand at ice climbing.  Torridon is blessed with some of the most spectacular corries and unlike many areas in Scotland that get filled with climbers our corries are always remote and stunning.  This is a unique adventure and challenge and as such those who chose to go for this have to have a sound experience of winter mountaineering and a good level of fitness.  The groups will be kept to two per guide and you will be guided by the highest qualified mountaineering guide the UK can award, MIC.  If you are looking for a challenge of a lifetime in the most amazing setting then this is the day for you.

Liathach
  Hour: 8.00am  
This mighty hill is worthy of the respect of any mountaineer and in winter it is truly one for the big tick books or those looking for a mighty tale to tell in the pub.  Our route will see you traversing the entire ridge and collecting both Munros, this will be a full day of ice axes and crampons offering one of the ultimate winter adventures that Scotland has to offer.

Into Coire Mhic Fhearchair
 Hour: 8.30am 
Coire Mhic Fhearchair is iconic amongst the mountaineering world for its amazing triple buttress, isolated lochin and un broken views of the West coast of Scotland.  Standing at just over 600m this coire is bathed in winter and as such the whole area freezes over and becomes a frozen amphitheatre.
Your walk will see travelling into this amazing location without the rigours of a hill climb giving you the unique opportunity to experience this very special place at its most dramatic.     

5th March
Beinn Alligin
 Hour: 8.30am
Our last hill of the festival but by no means the least of our adventures.  Beinn Alligin is an amazing trip in the summer but add some ice and snow and some amazing horns and the whole day will go down as one of your greatest.  The trip will include the horns and will also take in both Munros and is guaranteed to be the perfect end to an amazing three days.

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price: Paid

Notes:

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Loch Torridon Hotel Ltd

Contact:

Torridon Activities

Torridon

By Achnasheen, Wester Ross

Scotland IV22 2EY

Tel: +44 (0)1445 700300
Fax: +44 (0)1445 712253

activities@thetorridon.com

Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

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Torridon Winter Walking Festival

TORRIDON WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL

(portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual

Localização:  Torridon, Applecross,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Altura do ano:  Março

Duração: 3 dias

Número de caminhadas: 8 caminhadas (guiadas)

1ª edição: 2012

Edição 2012: 3 a 5 de Março de 2012
Programa da  edição 2012:  http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Festprogramme   


3 de Março
Beinn Eighe
Hour: 8am

This amazing mountain offers some of the best winter walking anywhere in Scotland and is rightly our first mountain of the festival.  This is not only a trip onto a stunning snowy mountain but it is also a trip into the winter wilderness that is the west coast of Scotland as part of the day will see you in Coire Mhic Fhearchair with the famous iced over triple buttress and uninterrupted views out towards Wester Ross.

    

Winter Skills Day
Hour: 8.30am
This day will cover all the essentials for winter mountaineering including ice axe arrest, walking in crampons and avalanche awareness.  We will spend a stunning day in the Torridon wilderness with possibly the most amazing classroom to be working in with fully qualified Winter Mountain leaders as your teachers.   

Circum navigation of Beinn na h-Eaglaise   
 Hour: 8.30am  
For those who do not fancy the rigours of a day on a wintery mountain we have an amazing circular walk planned for this day.  This walk will see you head out into the Torridon hills giving you the opportunity to explore this winter wonderland without having to get up high.  You will spend your day walking through frozen glens and past frozen lochins with all this being achieved without the winter commitment of a hill climb.
    

3 a 4 de Março

Snow Hole Expedition
 Hour: 8.30am  

For those who are looking for the ultimate adventure in the hills then look no further. Our snow hole expedition will take you into Scotland’s magnificent wilderness where you will spend a night sleeping in a snow hole, waking up to hot chocolate and Scotland laid out before you.  We only work with small groups and as such we will be keeping the group number down to four per guide on this trip

4 de Março

 A days Ice Climbing
 Hour: 7.00am      
For those who a day on the mountain simply isn’t enough we are offering a very unique opportunity to try your hand at ice climbing.  Torridon is blessed with some of the most spectacular corries and unlike many areas in Scotland that get filled with climbers our corries are always remote and stunning.  This is a unique adventure and challenge and as such those who chose to go for this have to have a sound experience of winter mountaineering and a good level of fitness.  The groups will be kept to two per guide and you will be guided by the highest qualified mountaineering guide the UK can award, MIC.  If you are looking for a challenge of a lifetime in the most amazing setting then this is the day for you.

Liathach
  Hour: 8.00am  
This mighty hill is worthy of the respect of any mountaineer and in winter it is truly one for the big tick books or those looking for a mighty tale to tell in the pub.  Our route will see you traversing the entire ridge and collecting both Munros, this will be a full day of ice axes and crampons offering one of the ultimate winter adventures that Scotland has to offer.

Into Coire Mhic Fhearchair
 Hour: 8.30am 
Coire Mhic Fhearchair is iconic amongst the mountaineering world for its amazing triple buttress, isolated lochin and un broken views of the West coast of Scotland.  Standing at just over 600m this coire is bathed in winter and as such the whole area freezes over and becomes a frozen amphitheatre.
Your walk will see travelling into this amazing location without the rigours of a hill climb giving you the unique opportunity to experience this very special place at its most dramatic. 

    

5 de Março

Beinn Alligin
 Hour: 8.30am
Our last hill of the festival but by no means the least of our adventures.  Beinn Alligin is an amazing trip in the summer but add some ice and snow and some amazing horns and the whole day will go down as one of your greatest.  The trip will include the horns and will also take in both Munros and is guaranteed to be the perfect end to an amazing three days.

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Financiamento: Sim

Organização: Loch Torridon Hotel Ltd

Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

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Tel: +44 (0)1445 700300
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activities@thetorridon.com

Monmouthshire Walking Festival is great success

SEVERAL months of hard work paid off for organisers of the first Monmouthshire Walking Festival after 93 per cent of tickets sold out for the event.

The ten-day festival offered more than thirty walks between October 21and 31 covering the breadth of the county.

Chairperson Clare Scutts, said: «The response from walkers was exceptional. With half-term, Rugby World Cup and not the kindest weather conditions we were not sure how visitors would respond. In the end 93 per cent of all tickets were sold - with ironically the most challenging walks being the best sellers.»

The festival collaborated with many local groups - Usk and Abergavenny astronomical society, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Monmouth and Abergavenny historical societies and Usk conservation group to put together the programme.

While lottery funding helped them on their way, private sponsors Trekitt and St Pierre gave the festival a huge boost, as well as a number of local pubs and restaurants who ensured that each event had its own sponsor.

Ms Scutts added: «The festival is in a strong position to go forward next year and we are confident that there is the demand to make a second event possible. We are much indebted to our walk leaders who often helped on several walks and without whom clearly the festival could not take place.»

The walking festival AGM will be held at the Babington centre, Trellech on December 8 at 7.30pm. 

Source: Free Press - 15th November 2011

Official Website: http://www.walkinginmonmouthshire.co.uk/

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/monmouthshire-walking-festival_02.html

Weymouth: Just coasting along - National Trust Walking Festival.

TWO coastal groups are joining forces for a special half term event in Weymouth on October 29th as part of the 2011 National Walking Festival.

A new interactive website called iCoast – www.icoast.co.uk — which allows people to plan a range of coastal and water-based activities along the Dorset coast, and Jurassic Coastin’ - www.ntjurassiccoastin.co.uk – will link up to celebrate the wide variety of walking routes to enjoy along the Jurassic Coast while highlighting many more activities the area has to offer. There will also be a Dorset Coastal quiz for families to enjoy.

The Jurassic Coast was recently voted a perfect destination for family holidays and lauded as a “must-see for coastal walks” by the members of the Ramblers Association.

It has become famous for its breathtaking views, historical fossil finds and a wide variety of walking routes for all ages and levels.

Ben Dames from the Jurassic Coastin’ project said: “The new iCoast website is a fantastic resource allowing locals and visitors to find all the information they require about Dorset’s amazing Jurassic Coastline at their fingertips!”

Dorset Coast Forum co-ordinator Bridget Betts said: “Walking along or near the Dorset coast is a wonderful experience, whatever the weather. With iCoast you can choose a walk to suit your ability, check out the weather along with the tides, you can also plan how to get there, whether it’s by bike, bus or car. You can even see what other things there are to do along the way or what wildlife you could discover on your walk.”

The two groups’ event will start on Weymouth Esplanade at 10am. It will also have interactive activity games and Dorset Cereal bar giveaways for the whole family to enjoy.

In conjunction with this event Jurassic Coastin’ and iCoast are giving away four pairs of top of the range Hi-Tec walking boots for the family, four iCoast T-Shirts, a National Trust water bottle and teddy bear along with a Dorset Seafood Cookbook as part of Dorset Cereals on- line ‘Spin the Bottle’ competition. This will be open from 18th October.

Source: View Online- 27th October 2011

Weymouth seafront celebrating our coast

A CELEBRATION of Jurassic Coast walks and activities is taking place in Weymouth this weekend.
The fun family event for visitors and residents is happening all day tomorrow along Weymouth seafront and will include free giveaways and a coastal quiz.

Interactive website iCoast and the National Trust are teaming up to mark the National Walking Festival, which runs this week, and promoting a variety of walking routes to enjoy, varying from easy to more challenging paths.

Ben Dames from the Jurassic Coastin’ project – a partnership between the National Trust in West Dorset, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Team and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Team – said: “The new iCoast website is a fantastic resource allowing locals and visitors to find all the information they require about Dorset’s amazing Jurassic Coastline at their fingertips.”

Bridget Betts, coordinator of The Dorset Coast Forum, said: “Walking along or near the Dorset coast is a wonderful experience, whatever the weather.

“With iCoast you can choose a walk to suit your ability, check out the weather along with the tides, you can also plan how to get there; whether it’s by bike, bus or car. You can even see what other things there are to do along the way or what wildlife you could discover on your walk.”  

Source: Dorset Echo- 28th October 2011

Shropshire National Trust staff put their best feet forward 

National Trust staff in Shrewsbury have put their best feet forward to celebrate the charity’s first ever Walking Festival.

A team of specialist consultants, based at Attingham Park, donned their walking shoes to go for a lunchtime ramble.
The group, ranging from conservationists to marketers, strolled around the estate’s popular Mile Walk to celebrate the week long festival which ends on Sunday.

Jo Mason, Marketing and Communications Consultant, said: “We really enjoyed our walk and hope that the Walking Festival will inspire everyone to venture outside, get closer to nature and start walking.”

As part of the festival, Attingham Park has launched a new Woodland Walk which takes visitors through a part of the parkland they may not have explored before. 

Source: Dorset Echo- 28th October 2011

Official Website:  http://beta.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/activities/walking/walking-festival

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/national-trust-walking-festival.html

Annascaul puts welcome on the mat for walkers - Annascaul Walks - October Walking Festival

PREPARATIONS are well underway in Annascaul this week as the village anticipates welcoming hundreds of walking enthusiasts to the annual Annascaul Walking Festival this weekend.

A source of great local pride, the walking festival has gathered real momentum over the past couple of years and it is now considered to be among one of the top walking festivals in Munster.

Events kick off this Friday night with a night walk by torchlight along Meelin Ridge. On Saturday morning a 'grade A' walk for experienced walkers takes place on Mount Brandon and, at the same time, guides will lead walkers in the footsteps of Antarctic explorer and Annascaul native Tom Crean on Macha na Bo, which joins Annascaul to Cloghane. History buffs may also enjoy the Tom Crean Trail, a less challenging route which promises to take in places of interest and importance in the life of Crean in the locale.



On Sunday, Loch a'Duin will be explored before walkers make their way along Conor Pass to Coumduff Lake and along the Slieve Mish ridge. Inch Beach is also on the agenda with a walk there on Sunday.

The festival wraps up on Monday with a challenging walk to the fort at Caherconree and a walk to 'The Stage' which will take walkers along the roads, viewing the Inch and Annascaul valley area.

"There is a walk to suit everyone, from easy to moderate to difficult, and we would like to welcome everyone to come along and join us at this great annual event," said Noel Spillane of Annascaul Walks.

For more information contact Hanafin's Bar, Moira and Noel Spillane at 066-9157033 or visit their website.

Source: Kerryman - 26th October 2011

Official Website: http://annascaulwalks.org/hillwalking/walking-festival-october-weekend/

See More:  http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/annascaul-walks-october-walking.html

National Trust walking festival launched in Dover

Director general of the charity, Dame Fiona Reynolds, kick-started the scheme on Sunday with a two-mile ramble from Langdon Cliffs to the South Foreland Lighthouse.

Dr Katie Tryon, from festival sponsor PruHealth, joined her on the walk along the iconic White Cliffs.

A National Trust spokeswoman said: “We chose the White Cliffs to launch the walking festivities.They are one of this country’s most spectacular natural features and have been a symbol of hope and freedom for centuries.”

The landmark forms part of National Trusts first ever walking festival which will see more than 1,000 events take place across gardens, countryside and coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from October 22-30.

The aim is to get people outdoors and closer to nature.

The spokeswoman said: “The White Cliffs are part of the 630 acres of countryside and 701 miles of coast that we care for. And our outdoors places are open for you to come and enjoy, all year round. So dust off your walking boots, welly boots, trainers or even your flip flops and come and join us for a walk – long or short – this October half-term.”

National Trust has outlined hundreds of walks, from easy 0-3 mile ambles to 10 miles treks for avid ramblers.

Marijke Cox 

Source: Your Canterbury- 24th October 2011

 National Trust Walking Festival

The National Trust's Walking Festival (Oct 22-30) takes place at NT properties across the country, with guided and self-guided walks for all abilities timed to make the most of the autumn colour. At Ham House there are guided rambles beginning at Richmond station, taking in Petersham Meadows and the tow path (11am-12.30pm Oct 22, 23, 29, 30). See the website for full details of the festival.

 

Source: Time Out London - 24th October 2011

Step this way for walking festival

NATIONAL Trust staff and volunteers stepped out at Dunstable Downs on Friday to kick off the organisation’s first-ever walking festival.

The week-long festival, which runs until Sunday, boasts more than 100 different walks nationwide and thousands of people are expected to take part – whether it be in little ambles, jolly rambles or big challenges.

Organised and guided walks are available, as well as do-it-yourself trails that can be downloaded from the internet in advance.

Visitors will also be able to ‘capture’ their favourite views and upload their photos directly onto the National Trust Facebook site using the giant picture frame that currently stands on the Downs.

Social networking fans on Twitter can also tweet where they are walking during the festival – #gonewalking

Richard Powell, director for the National Trust in the East of England, said: “Being born and bred in East Anglia I have always enjoyed getting outside and enjoying the abundance that nature has to offer.

“From a stroll down the road from my house with my family, to a day out on one of our many nature reserves. I have never taken for granted the wildlife, fresh air and stunning views that surround us. I hope that our festival will inspire everyone to get out there and enjoy the outdoors.”

Source: Dunstable Today - 26th October 2011

Official Website:  http://beta.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/activities/walking/walking-festival

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/national-trust-walking-festival.html