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The Walking Festival features dozens of walks over nine days.


Please click on the dates below to view the walks that are on offer each day.



24/05/08

25/05/08

26/05/08

27/05/08

28/05/08

29/05/08

30/05/08

31/05/08

01/06/08



Wednesday 28/05/2008

TimeLocation
Heart of England Way - Lower Quinton to Alcester

09:00 amLower Quinton
Historic Villages North of Great Tew

10:00 amGreat Tew
Three Village Ramble - Warmington, Ratley & Arlescote

10.00 amWarmington
A Walk in the Woods at Ryton Pools

10:00 amRyton Pools Country Park
The Lost Castle of Henley DATE CHANGED
WALK WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY Sunday 1 June 2008.

10.00 amHenley in Arden
Bedworth Miners Welfare Park

10:30 amBedworth
TravelWise Basic Navigation Walk

11:00 amHatton
Stratford Town Walk

11:00 amStratford-upon-Avon
Shipston-on-Stour Heritage Walk

2:30 pmShipston-Stour
Brandon

7:30 pmBrandon


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Miner in the Park, Miner's Welfare Park, Bedworth
Bluebells in Ryton Wood
Canal BridgeField Path near Ratley

Walk Details
Wednesday 28 May 2008


Heart of England Way - Lower Quinton to Alcester


Cross country through Dorsington and Barton, with a stop for lunch in Bidford on Avon, then on to Alcester. The second of four consecutive linear walks along the Heart of England Way - you are welcome to join one or all of the walks!

Start: 9.00 am The green by The College Arms, Lower Quinton.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 12.5 miles, 7 hours 30 minutes
Cost: Free (may be small fee if transport is required)

Booking essential - please call 01926 413419.
This is a linear walk - please contact us if you need help or advice regarding transport.

Walk organised by Alison Cresswell.
For more details call 01789 488691.
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • Refreshments available along route
  • Toilets available along route
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Historic Villages North of Great Tew


A walk through rolling countryside across fields and through woods, with some lovely views of the Cotswolds.

Start: 10.00 am Great Tew village car park.
Walk Pace: Brisk
Duration: 11.5 miles, 6 hours
Cost: Free

Walk organised by the Ramblers Association Stratford-upon-Avon Group.
For more details call 01789 295426.
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • Toilets available along route
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Three Village Ramble - Warmington, Arlescote & Ratley


A walk in the beautiful countryside surrounding the ancient parishes of Warmington and Ratley.

Start: 10.00 am, Warmington
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 5 miles, 2 hours 30 minutes
Cost: Free

Walk organised by the Southam Ramblers.
For more details call 01926 817529.
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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A Walk in the Woods at Ryton Pools


Enjoy a walk through Ryton Pools Country Park and around Ryton Woods.

Start: 10.00am Visitor Centre, Ryton Pools Country Park
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 2 to 3 miles, up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Cost: Free (except parking fee at Ryton Pools)

Walk organised by Countryside Recreation at Warwickshire County Council.
For more details call Paula Gardiner on 01926 418181 or 01926 413427.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Refreshments available along route
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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The Lost Castle of Henley


DATE CHANGED - WALK WILL NOW BE ON SUNDAY
Sunday 1 June 2008.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Bedworth Miners Welfare Park


A walk across the Miners Welfare Park and around the settling lake with its assortment of wildlife.

Start: 10.30am Bedworth Leisure Centre - Miners Welfare Park.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust.
For more details call 02476 400583.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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TravelWise Basic Navigation Walk


A chance to learn some basic navigation skills, including map and compass work, on a pleasant walk along the canal and beyond.

Start: 11.00 am The Waterman, Hatton
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cost: Free

Booking essential - please call 01926 413419

Walk organised by Warwickshire County Council's TravelWise Team.
For more details call 01926 412454.
  • Refreshments available along route
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Stratford Town Walk


Award winning guided walk around Shakespeare's Stratford. Discover its magic and secrets, floods, fires, plague, medieval cures and old sayings. Discount vouchers with ticket. Wheelchair friendly.

Start: 11.00am Waterside junction - opposite Sheep Street (nr RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1.25 miles, up to 2 hours
Cost: Adults £5; Over 65s & Students £4; Children (under 16) £2; Under 5s Free.

Walk organised by Stratford Town Walk
For more details call 07855 760377, or visit
www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Refreshments available along route
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Toilets available along route
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Shipston-on-Stour Heritage Walk


Join a guide from the Local History Society to explore the narrow streets of this unspoilt market town and learn more about its many treasures.

Start: 2.30 pm Shipston-on-Stour Museum, at the rear of 28 Sheep Street.
Access from Telegraph Street car park.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free

Booking essential- please call 01608 661403 or 01608 661927.

Walk organised by the Shipston-on-Stour & District Local History Society.
For more details call 01608 661403 or 01608 661927.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Refreshments available along route
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Brandon


A gentle evening walk in glorious countryside, followed by a refreshing drink in a village pub.

Start: 7.00 pm The Royal Oak, Brandon.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 4 miles, 2hours
Cost: Free

Walk organised by the Rugby branch of the Ramblers Association.
For more details call 01788 552109.
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk
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