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

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Britain’s Biggest Walking Festival Starts Xmas Eve - Festival of Winter Walks

The Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks - 24 December 2011 - 2 January 2012

The Ramblers is Britain's walking charity, working to safeguard the footpaths, the countryside and other places we go walking, and to encourage more people to take up walking. With 119,000 members in England, Scotland and Wales, they've been working for walkers for 76 years.

They work for a walking Britain, where walking is a popular choice for its people, both for relaxation and in daily life. The Ramblers want walking to be an enjoyable experience for all, whether in the countryside or in the city, on gentle paths or challenging hillsides and believe that walking contributes to health and well-being and supports a more sustainable way of life.

New rights of access to the countryside are the results of a long-fought campaign by the Ramblers. They are also working hard to keep the footpath network clear and improve its attractions to walkers.

Working to secure new national parks, protect wild land, promote public transport and encourage environmentally friendly farming and sustainable development.

For the first time ever, the Ramblers hugely popular Festival of Winter Walks starts on Christmas Eve; giving you 10 whole days of free, festive, fun-filled walking adventures.

Whether you fancy a short Boxing Day amble to spend some quality time with the family or a lengthy New Year's Day hike to kick start those New Year's resolutions - with over 800 walks taking place across the length and breadth of the country there’s sure to be a walk that's right for you.

Source: The Source - 18th November 2011 

 

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

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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

Monmouthshire walking festival is launched

THIs week sees the start of the Monmouthshire Walking Festival, running between October 21-30.

The ten-day festival comprises of more than 30 walks and to ensure numbers remain small, each walk is ticketed.

Chairperson Clare Scutts said: "We have set up a brand new website allowing people to buy online. Although some of the walks have sold out, there are still about half a dozen places on most walks which leaves people the chance to check the weather before making a commitment."

The walks have been set up in conjunction with other walking organizations, local historical societies, conservation groups, astronomers and more. In and around Chepstow there is the classic Piercefield Walk, Tintern to Hewelsfield and a guided tour of Mounton Brook.

Towards Abergavenny there is a walk looking at the life of Lady Llanover, The Lost Village of Y Graig and the famous Hatterall Hill.

There are also walks from Trellech and Usk with fantastic views and riverbank scenes and one by local author Alastair Ross which goes as far afield as Pontypool Folly Tower and The Shell Grotto - both of which will be open on the day.

Since it is half term there are three events where children go free: A night walk with Astronomers and a visit to the planetarium, Geocaching, a hi-tec style treasure hunt and a walk in the RPSB wetlands for the under 5's.

Source: Free Press - 21st October 2011

The Monmouthshire Walking Festival: What you need to know

Kicking off tomorrow, this walking festival ­really does show off a stunning part of Wales at its very best.

The event in Monmouthshire serves up 30 walks over the next 10 days, all led by ­experienced walkers who know the region well. Many of the walks take in routes through the Wye ­Valley and Brecon Beacons.

A nine-mile walk from ­Hatterrall Hill to Cwmyoy Church will get ­underway tomorrow afternoon at 2.30pm. It starts at the Llanthony Priory car park. Book in advance and the cost is £5 per person.

Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2011/10/21/the-monmouthshire-walking-festival-what-you-need-to-know-115875-23503055/#ixzz1buGvWsSD

Source: Daily Mirror - 21st October 2011

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

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

Kate Humble steps out to support Monmouthshire walking festival

MONMOUTHSHIRE Walking Festival will launch next week, with support from Spring Watch presenter and Wye Valley resident Kate Humble.

Walkers will be able to choose from 30 different routes during the 10 day festival, which runs from October 21 to 31, and aims to showcase the best of walking in Monmouthshire.

Organisers have put on routes varying in length and difficulty, and walks have been devised in conjunction with local historical societies, conservation groups, and astronomers.

Routes on offer include a five mile guided tour of Mounton Brook and its mills near Chepstow on October 25, and a seven mile walk on October 23 looking at the life of Lady Llanover by walking through Llanover Church and Llanover Park to the edge of the Llanover Estate.

There is also an eight mile walk from Abergavenny castle on October 23 to the abandoned village of Y Graig.

There are several events suitable for children, including a night walk with astronomers at the top of the Blorenge and visit to the Astronomical Society's planetarium at Llanfoist Village Hall on October 22.

The festival is being supported by wildlife presenter Kate Humble. She said: «There are numerous guided walks for every level of walker, so lace up your walking boots and come and experience all the wonderful variety and diversity Monmouthshire has to offer. Then you can have the pleasure of introducing your friends to one of the most beautiful places in the world.» 

 

Walks will be ticketed to ensure the numbers for each group remain small. 


Source: South Wales Argus - 15th October 2011

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

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Hay-on-Wye launches first ever walking festival

HUNDREDS of people will lace up their walking boots and head out into the countryside for Hay-on-Wye’s first ever walking festival.

Walkers will be in and around the town from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday for the 30 guided walks, from athletic outings across the Brecon Beacons to gentle strolls.

It will start at 7.30pm tomorrow with a special event at the Swan Hotel featuring broadcaster Trevor Fishlock and polar explorer Felicity Aston.

Ms Aston has led a number of all female expeditions to the Antarctic, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic.

The festival has been organised by Hay Tourism Group to celebrate the diversity of walking opportunities in the area, with one or two literary references along the way. Tickets are £6 each.

Proceeds will be split between the chosen charities Water Aid and Longtown Mountain Rescue.

Source:
Hereford Times - 6th October 2011

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

See More:  http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/hay-on-wye-walking-festival.html

Walking Festivals index by Date - United Kingdom

2012

Get Doncaster Walking Festival (England): 8th January – 26th May
'Winter Warmer' Walking Festival - Sperrintrek - (Northern Ireland): 28th – 29th January
Crickhowell Walking Festival (Wales): 25th February - 4th March
Torrindon Winter Walking Festival (Scotland): 3rd - 5th March
Walk Scilly: 31st March -7th April
Snaith Walking Festival  (England): 31st March - 14th April 
Pickering's Boots and Steam Walking Festival (England): 20th - 22nd April
Boscastle Walking Week (England): 23rd - 27th April
Wolverhampton Walking Festival (England): ?? April
Cotehele Festival of Walks (England): ?? April
Walk Islay  (Scotland): 14th – 20th April
Selkirk Walking Weekend (Scotland): ?? April
Dudley Walking Festival (England): ?? April – ?? May
Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival (England): 23rd April – 8th May
North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival (Spring) (England): 27th April - 6th May
Ulverston Walking Festival (England): 27th April - 6th May
Haltwhistle Walking Festival – Spring (England): 28th April - 7th May 
Melrose Walking Festival Weekend (Scotland): ?? April - ?? May
Tregaron Walking Festival (Wales): ?? April - ?? May
Milton Keynes Walking Festival  (England): ?? April - ?? May




Dentdale Walking Festival (England): ?? April - ?? May
Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival (England):  ?? April - ?? May
Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival (England):  28th  April – 6th May
Burnley Walking Festival (England): ?? April - ?? May
Around Corby Walking Festival (England): 5th - 7th May
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (England): 5th - 20th May
International Waendel Walk (England): 11th - 13th  May
Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival (Wales):  11th - 13th  May
Irvine Valley Walking Festival (Scotland): 11th - 13th   May 
Jersey Spring Walking Week: 12th - 19th  May
The Isle of Man Walking Festival: 13th - 18th  May
Winchcombe Cotswold Walking Festival (England): 18th - 20th  May
Thanet Walking Festival  (England): ?? May
Pembrokeshire Preseli Walking Festival (Wales): ?? May
Bluestone Walking Festival (Wales): ?? May
WalkFest - the Newton Stewart Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? May
Garstang Walking Festival (England): ?? May
Guernsey Spring Walking Festival:  ?? May
Swindon Walking Festival  (England): ?? May
Aviemore Walking  Festival (Scotland): ?? May
Prestatyn & Clwydian Range Walking Festival (Wales): ?? May

Peak District's Historic Borders Walking Festival (England): ?? May
Walk Sheffield (England): ?? May
South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June
St Helena Walking Festival: 1st - 9th June
Ballater Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? May
(The) National Forest Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June 
Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June 
Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? May 
Rutland Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June 
Llanelli Festival of Walks (Wales): ?? May
Angus Glens Walking Festival (Scotland): 31st May - 3rd June
Malvern Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June 
Black Combe Walking Festival (England): ?? May – ?? June 
Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival (Wales): ?? May – ?? June
 St Helene Walking Festival: 1st - 9th June
Princes Risborough Walking Festival (England): 5th - 10th June 
Langport International Walking Festival (England): 9th - 10th June 
Gower Walking Festival (Wales):  9th - 24th June
Bishop's Castle Walking Festival (England): 12th - 14th June
(The) Annual South Downs Way Walk (England): 22nd - 30th June
Rothbury and Coquetdale Walking Festival (England): 23rd - 30th June  
Arnside and Silverdale AONB Walking Festival  (England): ?? June 
Church Stretton Walking Festival (England): ?? June
Langholm Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? June 
Glen Affric Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? June
Walk the Glens Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? June  
Leicestershire Walking Week (England): ?? June 
South Staffordshire Walking Festival (England): ?? June 
A Weekend of Walks in Monmouthshire (Wales): ?? June 
Herefordshire Walking Festival (England): ?? June 


Mourne International Walking Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? June 
Melbourne Walking Festival (England): ?? June 
Otley Walking Festival (England): 24th June - 1st July
Conwy's Walking Week (Wales): ??  July
Islands of Barrow & Furness Peninsula Walking Festival (England): ??  July
Wallaby Walking Festival  (England):  ?? July
Weavers Way Walking  and Cycling Festival (England): ??  July
Cumnock and New Cumnock Walking Festival   (Scotland): ??  July
Explore Kent Walking Festival (England): ?? July - ?? August
Walk for All - Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival (England):  19th August  
Sperrins Walking Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? August
Stroud  Walking Festival (England): ?? September
Stewarton Walking Festival  (Scotland): ?? September 
Fife Outdoor Access Festival (Scotland): ?? September
Footsteps Walking Festival (England):  ?? September
Pendle Walking Festival (England):  ?? September
Bedfordshire Walking Festival (England): ?? September
The Great Outdoors Festival (Scotland): ?? September
Wales Valleys Walking Festival (Wales): ?? September
Scottish Borders Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? September
Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? September
Wee Binnian Walking Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? September
Newport Muster  (England): ?? September
Jersey Autumn Walking Week: 10th - ?? September
Autumn Footprints - Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival (England): ?? September
Walk and Ride Festival (South Pennines) (England): ?? September
Blairgowrie & East Perthsire Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? September
Castlerock  Walk Fest (Northern Ireland): ?? September
Cardigan Coast Walks Festival (Wales): ?? September
South East Cornwall Walking Festival (England): ?? September
Barmouth Festival of Walking (Wales): ?? September
Derby Walking Festival (England): ?? September – ??  October 
Morpeth Riverside Walking Festival:  (England):  ??  September
West Lothian Walking Week (Scotland): ?? September


Pateley Bridge Walking Festival (England): ?? September
Richmond Walking & Book Festival (England): ?? September – ?? October
Ullswater Outdoor Festival (England): 24th September - ?? October
Two Day Autumn Walking Festival   (Northern Ireland): ?? September 
North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival (Autumn) (England): ?? September - ?? October
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival  (England): ?? September -?? October
Rural Rossendale Walking Festival (England): ?? September - ?? October
Omagh Walking Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? September - ?? December 
Torrindon Autumn Walking Festival  (Scotland): ??  October 
Bridgend Love2Walk Festival (Wales): ?? October
West Sussex Walking Festival (England):  ?? October 
Hay-on-Wye Walking Festival (Wales): ?? October 
Cowalfest Walking and Arts Festival (Scotland): ?? October
Drovers Tryst Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? October
Haltwhistle Walking Festival – Autumn (England):  ?? October 
Fermanagh Walking Festival (Northern Ireland): ?? October
Moffat Ramblers Walking Festival (Scotland): ?? October
Snowdonia Walking Festival (Wales): ??  October
Autumn Walking Weekend - Isle of Wight (England): ?? October
Bollington Walking Festival (England): ?? October
Monmouthshire Walking Festival(Wales):  ?? October
Yorkshire Wolds Walking & Outdoors Weekend  (England): ?? October  
Fal River Walking Festival (England): ?? October - ?? November
National Trust Walking Festival: ?? October
South Devon Walking Festival (England): ?? October
Wooler Walking Weekend (England):  ?? October

Walking Festivals index by Date - Wales

2012

• Crickhowell Walking Festival: 25th February - 4th March
• Tregaron Walking Festival: ?? April - ?? May   
• Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival:   11th - 13th  May 
• Pembrokeshire Preseli Walking Festival:  ??  May
• Bluestone Walking Festival:  ??  May  
• Prestatyn & Clwydian Range Walking Festival:  ?? May
• Llanelli Festival of Walks:  ?? May
• Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival:  ?? May -  ?? June
• Gower Walking Festival:   9th - 24th June
• A Weekend of Walks in Monmouthshire:  ?? June 
• Conwy's Walking Week: ??July

•  Wales Valleys Walking Festival:  ?? September
• Welsh International Walking Festival:  ?? September
• Cardigan Coast Walks Festival:  ?? September
• Barmouth Festival of Walking:  ?? September 
• Bridgend Love2Walk Festival:  ?? October 
• Hay-on-Wye Walking Festival:  ?? October  
• Snowdonia Walking Festival:  ??  October 
• Monmouthshire Walking Festival:   ?? October

Walking Festivals index by Date - ALL

  
2012

Christmas Walking Festival in Westport (Ireland):  30th December 2011 – 1st January 2012
Get Doncaster Walking Festival (England - UK): 8th January – 26th May
Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival (Ireland): 27th – 29th January
'Winter Warmer' Walking Festival - Sperrintrek - (Northern Ireland - UK): 28th – 29th January
Dingle Walking Festival (Ireland): 18th – 19th   February
Crickhowell Walking Festival (Wales - UK): 25th February - 4th March
Andalucian International Walking & Cultural Festival (Spain): 26th February- 4th March
Torrindon Winter Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): 3rd - 5th March
Táin Walking Festival (Ireland):   2nd - 4th March
Joyce Country Walking Festival (Ireland): ?? March
Walk About Love Festival- Israel: 1st March -  16th June
Rotorua Walking Festival (New Zealand): 8th - 18th March
International Gilboa Walking (Israel): 23rd - 24th March
Four Seasons Walking Festival (Ireland): 16th - 18th March
Ardara Walking Festival (Ireland): 17th - 19th March
Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival (Ireland): 23rd - 25th March
St Patrick's Day Hillwalking Festival (Ireland): ??  March



Mangawhai Walking Weekend (New Zealand): 28th March - 1st April
Canberra International Walking Weekend (Australia): 31st March  -1st April
Walk Scilly (UK): 31st March - 7th April
Snaith Walking Festival  (England - UK): 31st March - 14th April
South Sligo Waking Festival (Ireland):  5th  - 7th April
 Easter Walking Festival (Westport) (Ireland):  6th - 9th  April
Hill Walking Festival (North Leitrim Glens) (Ireland):  7th - 8th April
Echo Walking Festival (New Zealand): 10th - 22nd April
Walk Islay  (Scotland - UK): 14th – 20th April
Tinahely Walking Festival (Ireland):   14th - 15th April
Pickering's Boots and Steam Walking Festival (England - UK): 20th - 22nd April
Boscastle Walking Week (England - UK): 23rd - 27th April
Central Plateau Walking Festival (New Zeland): ??  April
Millstreet Walking Festival (Ireland):  ?? April
 Wolverhampton Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? April
 53 Degrees North Walking Festival (Ireland):  ?? April
 Cotehele Festival of Walks (England - UK): ?? April
 Selkirk Walking Weekend (Scotland - UK): ?? April
* Peak District Walking & Outdoor Festival (England - UK): 23rd April – 8th May
North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival (Spring) (England - UK): 27th April - 6th May
Ulverston Walking Festival (England - UK): 27th April - 6th May 
Swanage & Purbeck Walking Festival (England - UK): 28th  April – 6th May  
Haltwhistle Walking Festival – Spring (England - UK): 28th April - 7th May
Dudley Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? April – ?? May
Melrose Walking Festival Weekend (Scotland - UK): ?? April – ?? May
Namsan Million Person Walking Festival (South Korea): ?? April -  ?? June
Ontario Walks (Canada): ?? April -  ?? June
Tuscany Walking Festival (Italy): ?? April - ?? October 
Leenane Walking Festival (Ireland): 5th – 7th May
Tregaron Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ?? April - ?? May
 Milton Keynes Walking Festival  (England - UK): ?? April - ?? May
 Ballyhoura International Walking Festival (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Cuckoo Walking Festival (Tabert) (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Festival (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
Annual Walking Festival (Slieve Bloom) (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Drimoleague Heritage Walkways Walking Festival  (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Cavan Walking Festival (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Dentdale Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? April - ?? May

 Donegal Walking Weekend (Ireland):  ?? April - ?? May
 Achill Walks Festival (Féile Siúlóidí Acla) (Ireland): ?? April - ?? May
 Burnley Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? April - ?? May
Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival (England - UK):  ?? April – ?? May
International Two-days Walk of Flanders (Belgium): 5th - 6th May
Around Corby Walking Festival (England - UK): 5th - 7th May
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (England - UK): 5th - 20th May
International Waendel Walk (England - UK): 11th - 13th  May
Irvine Valley Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): 11th - 13th   May  
Vale of Glamorgan Walking Festival (Wales - UK):  11th - 13th  May  
Jersey Spring Walking Week (UK): 12th - 19th  May  
The Isle of Man Walking Festival (UK): 13th - 18th  May
Randonnée des 4 jours en Chantonnay (France): 17th - 20th May 
Winchcombe Cotswold Walking Festival (England - UK): 18th - 20th  May
Dalian International Walking Festival (China): 19th - 20th  May   
Kyushu International Three-Day March (Japan): 19th - 20th  May
Ballater Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): 19th - 26th  May
(The) National Forest Walking Festival (England - UK): 19th  - 31st   May 
Langholm Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): 25th - 27th May

**Pembrokeshire Preseli Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ?? May
Thanet Walking Festival  (England - UK): ?? May
Bluestone Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ??  May
Aonach ar Siúl Walking Festival (Ireland): ?? May
WalkFest - the Newton Stewart Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ?? May
Garstang Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? May
Guernsey Spring Walking Festival (UK):  ??  May  
 Swindon Walking Festival  (England - UK): ??  May 
Aviemore Walking  Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  May
Prestatyn & Clwydian Range Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ??  May 
Peak District's Historic Borders Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  May 
Walk Sheffield (England - UK): ??  May
 Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  May 
Donegal Walking Week (Ireland): ??  May
Inishbofin Walking Festival (Ireland): ??  May 
Llanelli Festival of Walks (Wales - UK): ??  May
Rutland Walking Festival (England - UK): 20th  May  – 2nd June
 Malvern Walking Festival (England - UK): 26th  May  – 3rd June
Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival (England - UK):  26th  May  – 10th June
Angus Glens Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): 31st May - 3rd June
South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  May  – ?? June
Black Combe Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  May  – ?? June
Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ??  May  – ?? June
Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival (Ireland): 1st - 3rd June
Four Seasons Walking Festival (Ireland): 1st - 3rd June
St Helena Walking Festival (UK): 1st - 9th June
Princes Risborough Walking Festival (England - UK): 5th - 10th June
Gower Walking Festival (Wales - UK): 9th - 24th June
Langport International Walking Festival (England - UK): 9th - 10th June 
Bishop's Castle Walking Festival (England - UK): 12th - 14th June 
(The) Annual South Downs Way Walk (England - UK): 22nd - 30th June
Hærvejsmarchen (Denmark): 23rd -24th  June
Rothbury and Coquetdale Walking Festival (England - UK): 23rd - 30th  June 
Arnside and Silverdale AONB Walking Festival  (England - UK): ?? June
Church Stretton Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? June
Festival de la Randonnée en Cévennes (France): ?? June
Boyne Valley Walking Festival  (Ireland): ?? June
Glen Affric Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ?? June
Walk the Glens Festival (Northern Ireland - UK): ?? June
Leicestershire Walking Week (England - UK): ?? June
South Staffordshire Walking Festival (England - UK):  ?? June
A Weekend of Walks in Monmouthshire (Wales - UK): ?? June
Herefordshire Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? June
Anglesboro Mid Summer Walking Festival (Ireland): ?? June
Mourne International Walking Festival (Northern Ireland - UK): ?? June
Melbourne Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? June


Otley Walking Festival (England - UK): 24th June - 1st July
Castlebar International Four Day Walking Festival (Ireland):  28th June – 1st July
Columbia River Gorge Biennial Classic: 14th - 17th July 
Conwy's Walking Week (Wales - UK): ?? July
Islands of Barrow & Furness Peninsula Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? July
Annual Laois Walks Festival (Ireland): ?? July
Weavers Way Walking  and Cycling Festival (England - UK): ?? July
Festival Internacional de Senderismo (México): ?? July
Eco Walking Weekend (Slieve Bloom) (Ireland): ?? July
Wallaby Walking Festival  (England - UK):  ?? July
Festival de la Randonnée Pédestres a Thèmes - Touraine Val de L'Indre (France): ?? July
Explore Kent Walking Festival (England - UK): ?? July - ?? August
Cumnock and New Cumnock Walking Festival   (Scotland - UK): ?? July
Nordfjord Walking Festival (Norway): 11th - 19th August 
Walk for All - Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival (England): 19th August
Achill Summer Walks Festival (Ireland): 24th - 27th August
Sperrins Walking Festival (Northern Ireland - UK): ?? August
Festival de Senderismo y Montaña La Palma (Spain): ?? August
Sunshine Coast Walks Festival (Australia): ?? August
**International Nordic Walking Festival  (Italy):  ?? September
Stewarton Walking Festival  (Scotland - UK): ?? September
Stroud  Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
Footsteps Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
Fife Outdoor Access Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  September
Pendle Walking Festival (England - UK):  ??  September
Bedfordshire Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
The Great Outdoors Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  September
Wales Valleys Walking Festival (Wales - UK): ??  September
Scottish Borders Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  September
Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  September
Wee Binnian Walking Festival (Northern Ireland - UK): ??  September
Newport Muster  (England - UK): ??  September
Suck Valley Walking Festival  (Ireland): ??  September
Beijing International Mountain Walking Festival (China): ??  September
Jersey Autumn Walking Week (UK): ??  September
Autumn Footprints - Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
Walk and Ride Festival (South Pennines) (England - UK): ??  September
Blairgowrie & East Perthsire Walking Festival (Scotland - UK): ??  September
Castlerock  Walk Fest (Northern Ireland - UK): ??  September
Hi Seoul Walking Festival (South Korea): ?? September
Cardigan Coast Walks Festival (Wales - UK): ??  September
South East Cornwall Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
Barmouth Festival of Walking (Wales - UK): ??  September
Derby Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September – ??  October
Toronto Trails Festival (Canada):  ??  September – ??  October
Morpeth Riverside Walking Festival:  (England - UK):   ??  September
West Lothian Walking Week (Scotland - UK): ??  September



Pateley Bridge Walking Festival (England - UK): ??  September
Burren Peaks Walking Festival (Ireland): ??  September
Richmond Walking & Book Festival (England - UK): ??  September – ??  October
Millstreet Autumn Walking Festival (Ireland): ??  September  
Ullswater Outdoor Festival (England - UK):??  September – ??  October
Two Day Autumn Walking Festival  (Northern Ireland - UK): ??  September
North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival (Autumn) (England - UK): ??  September – ??  October
Haltwhistle Walking Festival – Autumn (England - UK):  6th  - 14th October 
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival  (England - UK): ??  September – ??  October
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Enjoy the Gower Walking Festival in Wales

Now in its seventh year, the Gower Walking Festival is running until next Sunday, with one of its highlights happening this weekend.


Two consecutive 14-mile walks through this gorgeous area of South West Wales take place tomorrow and Sunday and make up some of the 66 planned walks during the fortnight. There are other rambles for all abilities and many focus on aspects of the region’s rich history and geology. Most walks cost £3 and booking is advisable

Source:
The Mirror - 10th June 2011


Official Website: http://www.mumblesinfo.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=111 
 

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

Your weekend walk around Anglesey - Isle of Anglesey ­­Walking Festival

The island off the north Wales coast – home to newlyweds William and Kate – is the beautiful setting for more than 50 walks which make up ­­the Anglesey ­­Walking festival.

It starts tomorrow and runs until ­June 12 with evening talks and food tasting events.

All the rambles are guided by an experienced and knowledgeable walker who will help you understand a bit more about the myths, legends, history and wildlife during the various walks. All abilities are catered for and under-12s can take part for free.

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Tomorrow kicks off with four fascinating strolls taking in different parts of the island

Source:

The (Daily) Mirror- 17th May 2011

Official Website: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com

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

Walking festival launched in Wales, in the UK’s only coastal national park destination - Bluestone Walking Festival

A new walking festival is to be launched in May to attract visitors to Wales’ Pembrokeshire coast, the UK’s only coastal national park, as part of an initiative by the five-star Bluestone National Park Resort.

The Bluestone Walking Festival will take place between Sunday, 2 May until Thursday 27 May, in association with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, allowing guests to take in the stunning scenery and beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and countryside while enjoying the luxury of the Bluestone Resort itself.

The inaugural festival is part of a new package launched by Bluestone that will involve mid-week and weekend walks compiled by the National Park Authority and conducted by trained, qualified and knowledgeable leaders.

“The Pembrokeshire coast was voted the second best coastal destination in the world last year and generations of visitors have enjoyed the spectacular scenery, ancient woodlands, wildlife havens and golden beaches,” said Yvonne Buckingham, Head of Marketing at Bluestone.

“Combining the stunning landscape and walking opportunities with Bluestone and the expertise of walk leaders from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to see and learn much more about the area while enjoying five-star short-break accommodation.”

Walkers visiting the Welsh National Park will be able to end their walking day being pampered at The Well holistic spa at Bluestone, enjoy a meal at the Carreg Las restaurant before dreaming about their day in one of the luxurious lodges set in spectacular countryside.

The Bluestone Walking Festival costs from £98 per person (based on four people sharing a Caldey Lodge at Bluestone) and will include transport to the start and end of each walking route, led by a trained and knowledgeable leader. Guests can also bring friends, partners or family who might not want to walk but instead enjoy the relaxing or exhilarating activities on hand at Bluestone, including the Steep Ravine and Blue Lagoon water park.

Bluestone also offers a range of other guided walking breaks throughout the year that take in the coastal and countryside areas of Pembrokeshire.

Bookings can be made by calling 01834 862400.

Source: Breaking Travel News - 23th March 2011




Bluestone National Resort Launches Walking Festival in Wales

The Bluestone National Park Resort, in association with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, has announced the Bluestone Walking Festival, as part of a new package launched by the resort, Sunday, May 2 through May 27, 2011. Created to attract visitors to Wales’ Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, the UK’s only coastal national park, the festival will take guests along the coast and countryside, during their stay at Caldey Lodge at Bluestone, from £98 ($159) per person, based on a four-person occupancy.

On the heels of mid-week and weekend walks, compiled by the National Park Authority and led by trained staff, your clients can wrap up their day at The Well holistic spa at Bluestone, sit down to the Carreg Las restaurant and take advantage of activities at Bluestone, including Steep Ravine, the resort's high ropes adventure course, and Blue Lagoon Water Park.
Source: Travel Agent Central - 24th March 2011


Official Website: http://www.bluestonewales.com/

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

Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival

ISLE OF ANGLESEY WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK

Time of the year: May-June

Duration: 2 weeks

Number of Walks: about sixty (guided)

1st edition: 2000

2010 dition: 29 May to 13 June 2010 
2010 edition  programme: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com/WalkFestEng.pdf



2011 edition: 28th  May - 12th June 2011 
2011 edition  programme: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com/pdf/WalkFestEng_2011.pdf

2012 edition: 
2012 edition  programme:
Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? Yes

Price: variable

Notes: Events: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com/events.php

Sponsoring:

Contact:
Menter Môn
Llys Goforedd
Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate
LLANGEFNI
LL77 7XA

01248 725718
01248 725735

rhian@mentermon.com


Website: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com

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Crickhowell Walking Festival

CRICKHOWELL WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Crickhowell,  Powys, Wales, UK

Time of the year: late February to early March

Duration: 9 days

Number of Walks:  73 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2008

2010 edition:  28th February - 7th March 2010
2010 edition  programme:

2011 edition: 26th February - 6th March 2011

2011 edition programme: http://www.crickhowellfestival.com/walk-programme/

2012 edition: 25th February - 4th March 2012
2012 edition programme: http://www.crickhowellfestival.com/FullProgramme.aspx

http://crickhowell.eweb704.discountasp.net/category/4-walks.aspx 

Number of participants (average): thousands

Notable walks:  Gliffaes to Tor y Foel and Back for Tea, ...

Walks for disabled persons? Yes

Price: Paid

Notes: Many events associated: http://crickhowell.eweb704.discountasp.net/category/19-events.aspx
Every year the festival  supports a charitable organisation. There is a number of fundraising events during the week and  donations from the participants

Sponsoring: No grants. The advertisers/sponsors  have covered the cost of providing buses on the linear walks

Organization:  Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC)

Contact:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre (CRIC)
Beaufort Street
Crickhowell
Powys
NP8 1BN

Website: http://www.crickhowellfestival.com

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