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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



Sunday 01/06/2008

TimeLocation
Myton Hospice Sunflower Walk

09:30 amWarwick
Hatton Locks

09:30 amHatton
The Lost Castle of Henley New Date - was previously scheduled for Weds 28th May.

10:00 amHenley-in-Arden
Ilmington and Mickleton

10:00 amIlmington
Bidford to the Fox Covert & Return

10:00 amBidford-on-Avon
Water, Orchids and Alpacas from Dunchurch

10.30 amDunchurch
Walk Around Warwick

11:00 amWarwick
Flora & Fauna Summer Stroll at Kingsbury Water Park

1:00 pmKingsbury
Stratford Town Walk

2:00 pmStratford-upon-Avon
Literary Warwick

2:15 pmWarwick
Shipston-on-Stour Heritage Walk

2:30 pmShipston-Stour
Stretton-on-Fosse Cotswold Fringe Walk

2:30 pmStretton-on-Fosse


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St Marys Church - Warwick
Early morning at Kingsbury
Jephson Gardens
Ilmington villageView across Draycote Water

Walk Details
Sunday 1 June 2008


Myton Hospice Sunflower Walk


A circular walk for all the family of 5.77 or 10 miles, along the canal and through fields to Offchurch, Newbold Common, Jephson Gardens, and finally returning to the Hospice for a barbeque in the gardens. Family, friends and dogs welcome.

Start: 9.30 am Myton Hospice, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
Walk Pace: Gentle / Moderate
Duration: 5.77 or 10 miles, Up to 3 hours 30 minutes
Cost: Registration fee - call 01926 838809 for details.

Please call 01926 838809 to register.

Walk organised by Myton Hospice.
For more details call 01926 838809.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • 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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Hatton Locks


Walk via the famous Hatton Locks and the surrounding fields and lanes, and finish with a friendly meal in the Country Park.

Start: 9.30 am Hatton Country Park
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 6 miles, 3 hours (or shorter 4 mile version by choice)
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Kenilworth Rambling Club.
For more details call 02476 418719.
  • 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


Explore a mediaeval village - its churches, Guild Hall, houses and museum. Then find the lost De Montford Castle with a pleasant stroll along the River Alne in this beautiful part of Warwickshire. Lots of Talk n' Walk.

NOTE: This walk was previously scheduled for Weds 28th May.

Start: 10.00 am, St Nicholas Church, Beaudesert Lane, Henley in Arden.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 3 miles, 3 hours
Cost: £2

Booking Essential - please call 01926 413419

Walk organised by Dr Colin Harris.
For more details call 0121 745 1803.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk
Click here for an information sheet about this walk.

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Ilmington and Mickleton


A walk with excellent views and attractive countryside on the Cotswold fringe. The walk also takes in the lovely villages of Ebrington and the Hidcotes, and there is a great pub in Mickleton.

Start: 10.00 am, Playing Fields, Mickleton Road, Ilmington.
Walk Pace: Brisk
Duration: 10 miles, 5 hours 30 minutes
Cost: Free

Walk organised by the Ramblers Association Stratford-upon-Avon Group.
For more details call 01789 765139.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • 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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Bidford to the Fox Covert and Return


This is a moderate walk through Wawickshire countryside, partly following the Heart of England Way and taking in some lovely woodland.

Start: 10.00 am Bidford free car park (rear of fire station).
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 4.5 miles, Up to 3 hours
Cost: Free

Walk organised by Bidford on Avon Parish Paths Group.
For more details call 07966 016060.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Packed lunch/refreshments advised
  • 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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Water, Orchids and Alpacas from Dunchurch


Starting in Dunchurch we will view and walk beside Draycote Reservoir, see the alpaca herd and return via Draycote Meadow with its orchids.

Start: 10.30 am, War memorial opposite Greenman Inn, Daventry Road, Dunchurch.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 5 miles, 2 hours 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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Walk Around Warwick


A leisurely stroll around Warwick, looking at the town's main features. (Does not include Warwick Castle.)

Start: 11.00am Warwick Tourist Information Centre.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1.5 miles, up to 2 hours
Cost: £3 per head

Booking essential - please call 01926 413419.

Walk organised by Arden Tour Guides.
For more details call 07801 962981.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Toilets available along route
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk

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Flora and Fauna Summer Stroll at Kingsbury Water Park


Enjoy a gentle stroll with a Ranger looking for flowers, butterflies and beasties that live around the country park.

Start: 1.00 pm The Information Centre, Kingsbury Water Park.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Adults £1.50; Concessions £1.00; Families £3.50.

Walks organised by Warwickshire County Council's Country Parks.
For more details call 01827 872660.
  • 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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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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Literary Warwick


A look at the places occupied or used by various writers who have visted or lived in Warwick.

Start: 2.15pm Warwick Tourist Information Centre.
Walk Pace: Gentle
Duration: 1.5 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes
Cost: £3 per head

Booking essential - please call 01926 413419.

Walk organised by Arden Tour Guides.
For more details call 07801 962981.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • 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

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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Stretton-on-Fosse Cotswold Fringe Walk


Starting at Stretton Village Hall, up a gentle hill onto the edge of the Cotswolds with good views over rolling countryside.

Start: 2.30 pm Stretton-on-Fosse Village Hall.
Walk Pace: Moderate
Duration: 5 miles, 2 hours
Cost: Free

Walk organised by David Passingham.
For more details call 07973 846605.
  • Dogs on leads welcome
  • Toilets available at the start
  • Wear sturdy shoes/boots
  • Car parking available at the start of the walk
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