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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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Friday 30/05/2008

TimeLocation
Heart of England Way - Henley-in-Arden to Baddesley Clinton

10:30 amHenley-in-Arden
Hill and Water Views from Dunchurch

10.30 amDunchurch
TravelWise Pedometer Lunchtime Walk

12.30 pmWarwick
Woodland Wildlife

1.00 pmBaddesley Clinton
Stratford Town Walk

2:00 pmStratford-upon-Avon
Leamington Spa Health Walk

2:30 pmLeamington Spa
Stratford Town Ghost Walk

7:30 pmStratford-upon-Avon


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Baddesley Clinton
View across Draycote Water
The Man In Black on the Stratford Town Ghost WalkFoggy St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Walk Details
Friday 30 May 2008


Heart of England Way - Henley-in-Arden to Baddesley Clinton


Passing through and over ancient mounds, along the Stratford-upon-Avon canal & culminating at Baddesley Clinton manor house - bring your NT card with you. Last of four consecutive linear walks along the Heart of England Way.

Start: 10.30 am Outside Seaspray Fish & Chips, Henley-in-Arden.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 6.5 miles, 4 hours
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
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Hill and Water Views from Dunchurch


Starting in Dunchurch with views towards Shuckborough and Napton, then view and walk beside Draycote Reservoir and see the alpaca herd.

Start: 10.30 am War Memorial opposite Greenman Inn, Daventry Road, Dunchurch.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 3 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Dunchurch Health Walks.
For more details call 01788 810367.
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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TravelWise Pedometer Lunchtime Walk


A 45 minute walk through Warwick's beautiful parks for busy people needing a breath of fresh air during their lunch break. See how many steps you can clock up to meet the 10,000 a day target.

Start: 12.30 pm, Meet outside Shire Hall, Warwick.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 2 miles, 45 minutes
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Warwickshire County Council's TravelWise team.
For more details call 01926 412105.
  • Dogs on leads welcome

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Woodland Wildlife


Join a Forestry Commission Ranger on a gentle stroll around Hay Wood. Learn about the many species of flora and fauna that make the wood their home.

Start: 3.00pm, Hay Wood car park, Baddesley Clinton.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1.5 miles, Up to 2 hours
Cost: £3.00 adults; £2.00 concessions; £8.00 families (2 adults & 2 children).

Walk organised by the Forestry Commission.
For more details call 01889 574217.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • 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: 2.00pm 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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Leamington Spa Park Health Walk


An easy stroll using flat surfaced paths starting at the lovely Jephson Gardens.

Start: 2.30 pm Jephson Gardens, Parade entrance, Leamington Spa.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: Less than 1 hour
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Action 21.
For more details call 01926 456076.
  • Toilets available along route
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Stratford Town Ghost Walk


Award winning entertaining Ghost Walk around the historic streets of Stratford. Tales of ghosts, witches, murder and mayhem. Guided by professional magician, member of Equity.

Start: 7.30pm Waterside junction - opposite Sheep Street (nr RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1 mile, 1 hour 30 minutes
Cost: Adults £5; Children (under 16) £3.

Booking essential - please call 07855 760377.

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