Festival of Walking
The 2013 Festival of Walking is being held on the weekend of 6/7/8 September.
We have some great walks planned to suit all abilities and a wide range of interests, so we hope you will be able to join us.
All walks need to be booked and you can do this from 1st June at the Tourist Information Centre in Westbury Gardens, near the Town Bridge, either in person or by phone on 01225 865797.
The TIC is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
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Friday 6 September
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W1: Somerset Villages circular walk to Avoncliff
A circular cross country walk led by Ann Light. We start from BoA station, walk out through Freshford and Monkton Combe (with one climb) to...
Distance: 8 miles (+ 1.5m. extension)
Start Time: 10.50
Duration: 6.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: Free; but please book
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W2: South of Bradford on Avon
A delightful cross country walk mainly across fields and on paths and green lanes....
Distance: 5.5 miles
Start Time: 14.00
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate, with stiles
Walk Cost: £3
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W3: Guided town walk
An informative walk with an experienced local guide to discover the historic and attractive areas of Bradford on Avon. ...
Distance: 2 miles
Start Time: 14.30
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: Ad. £4.50; Ch. £3
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W4: Discovering bats
The popular bat discovery walk, always interesting and exciting for children and adults alike. Book early to avoid disappointment as number are limited....
Distance: 1.5 miles
Start Time: 19.15
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy, level
Walk Cost: Ad.£5; Ch.£3 - under 5s free.
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Saturday 7 September
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W5: Bird spotting
A leisurely, easy, morning walk through fields and woods and alongside the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal. ...
Distance: 3 miles
Start Time: 08.00
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Walk Cost: Ad. £3; Ch. £1.50
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W6: Box Steam Brewery
A lovely, open walk with a tour of the Box Steam Brewery in Holt and passing the charming Great Chalfield Manor (NT) and Courts...
Distance: 8 miles
Start Time: 10.00
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: £12.50
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W7: Two Valleys
A lovely 7 mile walk following the Frome and Avon valleys, with a cafe stop....
Distance: 7 miles
Start Time: 14.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: £3
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W8: Story walk – A Mediaeval Worker’s Bradford
A walk with a difference - a tour round Bradford on Avon looking at it from the perspective of a mediaeval worker and with a...
Distance: 1 mile
Start Time: 14.30
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Walk Cost: Ad. £3 Ch. £1
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W9: Evening walk with pub supper
A circular walk westwards to Turleigh, then up to Winsley and on to Great Ashley to end up with supper at 20.00 at The Dog...
Distance: 5 miles
Start Time: 18.15
Duration: n/a
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: £13.00, including 2 course supper
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Sunday 8 September
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W10: Avon Valley and Mumford’s Vineyard
A short bus ride, tour of a local vineyard and return walk to BoA through woods and fields....
Distance: 8 miles
Start Time: 09.45
Duration: 7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: £13.50, including vineyard tour.
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W11: Discovering wild herbs
An informative walk with a qualified Medical Herbalist to discover local medicinal plants....
Distance: 1.5 miles
Start Time: 11.45
Duration: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Walk Cost: £5, incl. donation to "Children in Need"
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W12: Historic residences
A Sunday afternoon walk to visit a ruined castle and local manor house....
Distance: 6 - 7 miles
Start Time: 13.30
Duration: 4.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Cost: Ad. £3; Ch. £1
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