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

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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

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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

Wooler Walk Weekend

WOOLER WALK WEEKEND

Periodicity: annual

Location: Wooler, Northumberland, North East England, UK

Time of the year: October

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks:

1st edition:

2010 edition: 29th  - 31st October 2010 
2010 edition  programme: http://www.wooler.org.uk/visitor/index.php?sid=1103

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Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Walk Northumbria Guides and Northumberland National Park Rangers

Contact:

Peter McEwen
Walk Northumbria
Phone: 01668 216 439

Neil Wilson
adm@wooler.org.uk

Website: http://www.wooler.org.uk/visitor/index.php?sid=1103

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Pateley Bridge Walking Festival

PATELEY BRIDGE WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, England, UK

Time of the year:  September

Duration:  4 days

Number of Walks: 16

1st edition: 2010

2010: 23rd - 26th September 2010 
2010 edition  programme:

2011 edition:  22nd - 25th September 2011 
2011 edition  programme: http://www.pbwf.co.uk/walks-2011

Walk 1 – Above Pateley & below Guisecliffe.
Length – 5 miles (circular)
Grade – Moderate (due to two steep (25%) sections)
Elapsed time – 2.5 - 3 hrs
Description: A circular walk from Pateley Bridge and a great companion to Walk 14!  Including a visit to Pateley’s old church and the hidden Guisecliffe Tarn.  A farmland and woodland walk - paths may be muddy. There are two steep sections.

Walk 2 – Upper Nidderdale
Length – 6 miles (circular)
Grade – Moderate – some gradients climbs but only steep for short sections.  Hills will be tackled slowly!
Elapsed time – 3-4  hrs (bring packed lunch)
Description: A walk in the company of local resident Kate taking in some of the remote beauty of the upper dale; the isolated Blayshaw valley, remote hamlet of Stean and How Stean Gorge (known as ‘Little Switzerland). The gorge is privately owned and the price of the walk includes your entry fee – it has a café

Walk 3 – Two shooting houses
Length – 13 miles (circular)
Grade – Strenuous (mostly due to the distance)
Elapsed time – 7hrs (bring packed lunch)
Description: Join Tim for a superb, circular moorland walk with fabulous views, taking in two of the more unusual shooting houses in the area. There are two steep sections, the distance is long and the area is remote: full walking gear is required, along with a packed lunch.

Walk 4 – Archaeology around Darley
Length – 3 miles
Grade – Easy
Elapsed time – 4 hrs
Description: Join Gillian from the Iron Age (Nidderdale) Project for a short walk packed with interest.  Visit a Bronze Age burial mound, an Iron Age settlement, Medieval iron workings and much more.  We will take our time to explore these remains.  The route is over rough ground, and may be boggy underfoot so wear suitable footwear.

Walk 5 – Greenhow Mines, Mills and Quarries
Length – 4 miles (circular – car share to start)
Grade – Easy
Elapsed time – 3 hrs
Description: Led by Nicky, a North Yorkshire County Council Countryside Ranger. A varied walk, looking at the work of NYCC and Hansons Aggregates. Includes a visit to the new Coldstones Cut art installation and a scenic walk to smelting mill and lead mine ruins.

Walk 6 –  Moorland Navigation Skills
Length – 8 miles (circular)
Grade – Moderate
Elapsed time – 6hrs (bring packed lunch)
Essential Equipment - Full walking gear, compass and OS Explorer 298 'Nidderdale'.
Description: Brush up your navigation skills with a full day's moorland walk on the hills above Pateley Bridge. During the day you will explore map skills, compass work, route simplification and the skills and knowledge required for a safe and enjoyable walk across open country away from paths and tracks. Packed lunch and full hill walking gear required (+ compass and map!).  

Walk 7 – Brimham Rocks circular
Length – 12 miles
Grade – Strenuous (due to distance)
Elapsed time – 7hrs
Essential Equipment - Full walking gear, packed lunch
Description – No trip to Nidderdale is complete without a visit to Brimham Rocks! There will be an opportunity to explore the rocks – as well as to visit the refreshment kiosk (alternatively, bring a packed lunch). The walk will also take in the appealing river, moor and valley landscape between Pateley and Brimham.

Walk 8 –  Birds of Nidderdale
Length –5 miles
Grade – Easy
Elapsed time – 4-5 hrs
Description: Join local naturalist Nigel Heptinstall for a short  walk. The planned route takes in water and woodland, but the route may change depending on the bird life in the area at the time.

Walk 9 – Around Summerbridge
Length – 3 miles
Grade – Easy
Elapsed time – 2 hrs
Description: Join local resident Rosemary for a short and leisurely stroll (as befits a Saturday!). This walk reveals the character of Lower Nidderdale as the valley widens out and land usage changes.

Walk 10 – Dacre and Thornthwaite
Length – 8 miles (circular – car share to start)
Grade – Moderate
Elapsed time – 4 hrs
Description: Join local residents Kevin and Kay for a walk around Dacre parish. A varied walk, mainly over farmland with stream-side and woodland, plus a possible ‘refreshment’ stop toward the end! Bring a packed lunch.

Walk 11 – Cathedral, Abbey and Chapel
Length – 15 miles (linear)
Grade – Strenuous (mainly due to distance)
Elapsed time – 7-8 hrs
Description: Walk in the footsteps of the monks from the Cathedral in Ripon to the ancient chapel of Bewerley Grange, via Fountains Abbey.  The route also visits the dramatic Brimham Rocks.  Bring a packed lunch.  Transport to start included.

Walk 12 – Scar Village History
Length – 5 miles (circular)
Grade – Easy.
Elapsed time – 3-4 hrs
Description: Local expert Chris takes you back in time in Upper Nidderdale to show how life was lived at Scar House village and how the Nidderdale reservoirs were constructed. There will be an opportunity to see the film ‘A Century of Reservoirs’ before visiting the former Bradford Corporation reservoirs at the head of the Dale.  Explore the site where over a thousand men and women lived and worked at the end of the 19th and early 20th century in one of Europe’s largest construction projects of the time.  Fairly level walking but over uneven ground – 5 miles approximately. Transport provided.

Walk 13 – Two “Lakes”
Length – 7.5 miles (circular – car share to start)
Grade – Moderate
Elapsed time – 4 hrs
Description: A walk at the margin of the moors with varied scenery, visiting two lesser known “lakes” in the vicinity, each with its own particular charm. The walk crosses farmland, moor and woodland (which may be muddy). Bring a packed lunch.

Walk 14 – Over Guisecliffe
Length – 6 miles (circular)
Grade – Moderate
Elapsed time – 3-4 hrs (bring a packed lunch)
Description: Join John and Wendy for a circular walk from Pateley Bridge.  Begin along the River Nidd and then climb to Guisecliffe and Yorke's Folly.  Farmland, moor and woodland all in just 6 miles, with some fabulous views.  Some steep ascents and muddy in places.  Bring a packed lunch.

Walk 15 – Low Stoney Grooves
Length – 10 miles (linear)
Grade – Moderate
Elapsed time – 5-6 hrs (bring a packed lunch)
Description: A walk exploring Nidderdale’s industrial heritage from Medieval, via Edwardian engineering to the present day. The route passes the BCWW sighting tower and explores evidence of lead mining in Nidderdale. Lots of history but also a very good walk in open country with stunning views on a clear day. Route may change due to stream levels. There is some overlap with Walk 5. Transport to start provided.

Walk 16 – Railways of Nidderdale
Length – 3 miles (linear – buses or car share)
Grade – Easy
Elapsed time – 3 hrs
Description: Chris guides you on a walk starting downstream from the village of Glasshouses through to the Wath Road North of Pateley Bridge, where the route of the now extinct Nidd Valley Railway meanders on its way from the principal towns and main lines of Harrogate and Ripon towards the Upper Nidderdale reservoirs and quarries with their own connecting railways systems.  Although the tracks have long since gone, many fine artefacts of these railways remain to be explored and intriguing tales to be heard. This walk is a good companion to Walk 12 above.

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Price:  Paid

Notes:  Events 2011:  http://www.pbwf.co.uk/fringe-events
Thursday 22nd September
Doug Scott's talking: "Life and Hard Times" . The takings will be going to Doug's Nepalese charities

Saturday 24th September
Ceilidh   Roosters Ceildh Band, supper + raffle

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: a group of  community volunteers

Contact:
Rose Cottage
Glasshouses
Harrogate
HG3 5QY

Phone  01423 712 088

info@pbwf.co.uk


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Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

IRONBRIDGE  GORGE WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location:  Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, West Midlands, England, UK

Time of the year:   April - May

Duration:  9 days

Number of Walks: 28 walks (guided)

1st edition: 

2010 edition:  1st - 9th May 2010 
2010 edition programme:

2011 edition: 30th April - 8th May 2011 
2011 edition programme:
http://www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk/Walks%20Programme%202011.pdf
 
http://www.cherryeventcatering.co.uk/Events/tabid/416/Default.aspx 


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Number of participants (average):  about half thousand

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Dogs allowed?  Most of them

Price:  Free


Notes: All walks are  limited to between 15 and 20 people

Sponsoring: 

Organization:   Cherry's Real Food cafe


Contact:
Tel. 01952 435857
polly@cherryeventmanagement.co.uk
events@greenwoodcentre.org.uk


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Omagh Walking Festival

OMAGH WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Sperrins region of Omagh, County Tyrone, Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK

Time of the year: September - October - December

Duration:  8 days

Number of Walks:  9 walks

1st edition: 2011


2011 edition:  30th September - 2nd October   //  28th  - 30th October  //  3rd - 4th December
2011 edition  programme:  http://www.omaghwalkingfestival.com/docs/walking%20guide%202011.pdf

 

 

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Price: Paid

Notes: 

Sponsoring: The festival is supported by ARC Northwest and part funded by the European Union and Department of Agriculture & Rural Development 

Organization: Omagh District Council

Contact:
Sperrins Tourism Ltd
The Manor House
30 High Street
Moneymore, BT45 7PD

Phone: 028 8674 7700
Fax: 028 8674 7754

info@sperrinstourism.com

Website: http://www.omaghwalkingfestival.com/index.php

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