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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.



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Tuesday 27/05/2008

TimeLocation
Heart of England Way - Blockley to Lower Quinton

09:30 amBlockley
Lapworth, Baddesley Clinton & Packwood House

10:00 amLapworth
Alcester Health Walk

10:00 amAlcester
Little Compton & Macmillan Way

10.00 amLittle Compton
Riversley Park - Nuneaton

10:30 amNuneaton
Stratford Town Walk

11:00 amStratford-upon-Avon
Wellesbourne Health Walk

2:00 pmWellesbourne


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Bancroft Gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon
Riversley Park, Nuneaton
Rolling Hills of the Cotswold Fringe
Baddesley Clinton

Walk Details
Tuesday 27 May 2008


Heart of England Way - Blockley to Lower Quinton.


We will pass through Cotswolds undulating countryside and villages, walking into Warwickshire. The first of four consecutive linear walks along the Heart of England Way - you are welcome to take part in one or all of the walks!

Start: 9:30 am Opposite the Post Office in Blockley.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 10.5 miles, 6 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 at the start
  • Toilets available along route
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Lapworth, Baddesley Clinton & Packwood House


Explore this wonderful corner of Warwickshire, taking in some beautiful stretches of canal towpaths and two National Trust properties- bring your NT card with you! Starts from Lapworth railway station, served by Chiltern Railways.

Start: 10.00 am Lapworth railway station.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 7 miles, 4 hours (or longer depending on stops at NT properties)
Cost: Guided walk is free of charge, but there is a fee payable for entry to each National Trust property.

Walk organised by Warwickshire County Council's Countryside Recreation team.
For more details call 01926 413427.
  • 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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Alcester Health Walk


An easy stroll starting in the attracive market town of Alcester. Mostly on flat tarmac surfaces.

Start: 10.00 am The Grieg Lifelstyles Centre, Alcester.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: Less than 1 hour
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
For more details call 01789 260646.

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Little Compton & Macmillan Way.


The walk rises in stages to 350 feet above the village, passing through fields then along a ridge with outstanding views, then downhill to Little Compton, the most southerly village in Warwickshire.

Start: 10.00am Brewery Row, Little Compton.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 6 miles, 2 hours 30 minutes
Cost: Free

Walk organised by the Ramblers Association Stratford-upon-Avon Group.
For more details call 01926 495087.
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Riversley Park, Nuneaton


Starting at the museum and heading across Riversley Park with its beautiful floral displays, the River Anker and an array of wildlife.

Start: 10.30am Museum, Riversley Park, Nuneaton.
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
  • 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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Wellesbourne Health Walk


An easy troll around the village and countryside. Mostly on flat tarmac surfaces.

Start: 2.00 pm The Conservative Club, Wellesbourne.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: Less than 1 hour
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
For more details call 01789 260646.


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