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Visit Garstang Walking Festival Open Day Come along to our open afternoon Thursday 22 March 2018 2pm-6pm Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square There will be an opportunity to book on the walks and activities, meet the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and find out about places to visit in Garstang and Wyre. Welcome to the 2018 Walking Festival Co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council. The theme of the festival this year is Moss, Meadows and Moorland Walkers will be able to experience the best of spring time in the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain. Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, upland views, local history and also explore to the west of Bowland, the wetlands and the coast. There are walks for all abilities throughout the week. How to book and find out more You can book your place on the activities (as well as accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre. Visit Garstang Centre opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm By phone: 01995 602125 Online: Complete the Booking Request Form at wyre.gov.uk/GarstangWalkingFestival Or email: [email protected] Or by post to; Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF How to book and pay Please pay over the phone using a debit card by calling the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or if you want to pay by cash visit the centre, which is open 6 days a week, Mon-Sat. You can also pay by cheque made payable to WYRE COUNCIL and send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings, Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF. Any activity that requires booking should be paid for in advance and no refunds will be given. Poor Weather Please note a Ranger/Leader will be at the start of an activity whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader and the group whether or not to cancel. Important information before your walk • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc. • The finish times of the walks are approximate as the duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g. crossing stiles. • If you cannot attend a walk please, if possible, let the Duty Ranger or Visit Garstang staff know in good time so if there are reserves on the list they can be given the chance to attend the walk. • Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on guided walks unless stated in the walk description. This is because many of the walks cross farmland containing livestock or ground nesting birds. Dogs are allowed on the one hour health walks and legstretchers, but dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead on request by the leader, and you must clean up after them. • On some walks public transport may be used and the need to bring money or bus pass with you this will be highlighted in this leaflet. On some other walks transport will be provided which is why the cost of these walks is higher than for other walks. • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to cater for all weather conditions, including conditions underfoot and bring a drink (particularly on the longer walks). • Please bring any medication you may need during the walk. • For some walks there may be items such as binoculars, camera, etc. to bring with you but they will be highlighted in this leaflet and a reminder will be given when you have booked a walk. Health If you have any medical conditions that the activity leader about, mention this at the start of the activity. Check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our health walks are a good starting point for people recovering from ill health. Safety When attending an activity please take the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped for the activity. If you intend to leave the event early please inform your leader for your own safety, come dressed to match the type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing. Guided Walk price guide A walk or activity with a £ symbol next to it will be charged, as follows: Free - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - Legstretchers (2 hours) £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - half day walks 1 - 4 hours £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions and children - full day walks over 4 hours For a few walks, £12 / £10 where transport is provided, as indicated Visitor Information For regularly updated information about what’s going on in Wyre visit: discoverwyre.co.uk Tel: 01995 602125 For information on Garstang also visit visitgarstang.com For information on the Forest of Bowland visit forestofbowland.com Wyre Council, Civic Centre Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7PU Tel: 01253 891000 wyre.gov.uk /discoverwyr e @wyrecouncil @discoverwyre Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May 2018 Moss, Meadows and Moorland The friends of Would you like to help support the future success and development of the Garstang Walking Festival? The festival was launched over a decade ago by Wyre Council to encourage people to visit Garstang, enjoy the lovely countryside and also use and support local businesses and organisations. The Friends were formed to support the Countryside Ranger team organising the festival and now the Friends are carrying out a co-ordinating role in delivering the 2018 festival. The Friends are looking for people to help with various aspects of the festival such as becoming walk co-leaders or helping with all the administration associated with the booking of the walks, etc. So if you feel you may wish to help please contact Les on 01995 672230 or at les.fragle@ gmail.com and he will happily explain what the Friends are about. There is an initial £5 joining fee to support the Friends and for this you will receive regular newsletters to keep you updated with what we are up to. Celebratory Walking Festival Social To celebrate the success of the Festival we will be holding a social event on Saturday 19 May at the Tithe Barn, Garstang from 6pm and all are welcome to join us. There will be music with contributions towards the cost gratefully received. Anyone wishing to partake of food can order from the bar in the normal way. More details of the event will be publicised nearer the time. wyre.gov.uk/walking Festival Long Distance Walks Festival Long Distance “Knott to Tot” Three Day Challenge Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May A series of three walks exploring Wyre from the seashore to the Bowland Fells. These are strenuous walks for the seasoned walker and each walk is between 14 to 16 miles long. A minibus/taxi will be provided to get you to the start for days 1 and 2. For all these walks you will need to bring all weather clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink. Celebrate springtime around Garstang, Rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain The friends of The Countryside Code Respect, Protect, Enjoy * Respect other people * Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors * Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available * Protect the natural environment * Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home * Keep dogs under effective control * Enjoy the outdoors * Plan ahead and be prepared * Follow advice and local signs In case of an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue. Disclaimer The information contained within this publication is given in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to contact the booking office prior to the event to confirm the information provided. Photography used within this leaflet courtesy of Michael Coleran Photography and Albert Dewhirst. Garstang Walking Festival Information on walking grades To help you decide which is the walk for you, wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk. Terrain Guide Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary. All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings. Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock. Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock. Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock. Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock. Tramper suitable – walk suitable for people using trampers (see overleaf for hire details). 2018 Blackpool Thornton Cleveleys Fleetwood A586 A587 A587 Rossall Preesall Stalmine Hambleton Out Rawcliffe Knott End-on-Sea Pilling A588 A585 Poulton- le-Fylde Thornton Cleveleys Fleetwood A586 A587 A587 Rossall Preesall Stalmine Hambleton Out Rawcliffe Knott End-on-Sea Pilling A588 A585 Blackpool Cleveleys Morecambe Bay A586 A587 Rossall Preesall Stalmine Hambleton Out Rawcliffe R. Wyre Knott End-on-Sea A588 A585 Poulton- le-Fylde i Pilling Garstang M6 A6 A586 Inskip Catterall Nateby Winmarleigh Cabus Churchtown St Michael’s on Wyre A6 J33 M6 Forton Scorton Barnacre Calder Vale Claughton Oakenclough Garstang M6 A6 A586 Inskip Catterall Nateby Winmarleigh Cabus Churchtown A6 J33 M6 Forton Scorton Barnacre Calder Vale Claughton Oakenclough Garstang M6 A6 A586 Inskip Catterall Nateby Winmarleigh Cabus Churchtown St Michael’s on Wyre A6 J33 M6 Forton Scorton Dolphinholme Dolphinholme Barnacre Calder Vale Claughton Oakenclough i Bilsborrow Bilsborrow Myerscough Myerscough Bleasdale Bleasdale 6 14 17 8 12 15 33 9 18 13 19 Height above sea level 400 m 200 m 0 Great Eccleston Great Eccleston or civil proceedings. This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution Wyre Council Licence No. 100018720 2004. 5 R. Wyre 1 2 11 To 16 To 20 3 4 7 10 19 To Walk Meeting Points The map alongside shows the approximate locations of the meeting points for each walk or activity in the Festival. Note these may not necessarily be the start of the walk as for some walks transport (private or public) is used from the meeting point to the walk start; Location Walk Number 1 Knott End G11 2 Poulton G41 3 Great Eccleston Health Walk 4 St Michaels G8 5 Churchtown G31 6 Bilsborrow G34 7 Catterall G30 8 Garstang G2, Health Walk, G3, G4, G7, G12, G13, G17, G22, G33, G37 9 Winmarleigh G16 10 Cockerham G15 11 Glasson Dock G24 12 Scorton G6, G27, G29 13 Claughton G36 14 Cobble Hey G35 15 Calder Vale G9, G28, G40 16 Abbeystead G14, G25 17 Bleasdale G5, G10, G18, G19, G20, G21, G23, G26 18 Dunsop Bridge G32, G39 19 Langden Valley G42 20 Rossall Point G38 Directions to Garstang By car From the north - Exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). Follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 south, for approx 10 minutes. From the south - exit M6 at junction 32 (Preston). From the west - exit M55 at junction 1 (Preston). For either, follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 north, for approx 20 minutes. From the east - take the A59 to junction 31 of the M6. Join the motorway and exit at junction 32, as per directions from the south. From the Fylde Coast take the A586 to Churchtown. Turn left onto the A6 north and follow the signs to Garstang, for approx 5 minutes. By public transport For details of train and bus times please ring 0871 200 22 33 or 03457 48 49 50. The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lancaster. For bookings ring 01995 602125 Garstang
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Visit Garstang Walking Festival Open Day
Come along to our open afternoon Thursday 22 March 2018 2pm-6pm Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square
There will be an opportunity to book on the walks and activities, meet the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and find out about places to visit in Garstang and Wyre.
Welcome to the 2018 Walking FestivalCo-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council.
The theme of the festival this year is
Moss, Meadows and MoorlandWalkers will be able to experience the best of spring time in the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain.
Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, upland views, local history and also explore to the west of Bowland, the wetlands and the coast.
There are walks for all abilities throughout the week.
How to book and find out moreYou can book your place on the activities (as well as accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre.
Visit Garstang Centre opening hours:Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pmBy phone: 01995 602125Online: Complete the Booking Request Form at wyre.gov.uk/GarstangWalkingFestivalOr email: [email protected] by post to; Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF
How to book and payPlease pay over the phone using a debit card by calling the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or if you want to pay by cash visit the centre, which is open 6 days a week, Mon-Sat. You can also pay by cheque made payable to WYRE COUNCIL and send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings, Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF. Any activity that requires booking should be paid for in advance and no refunds will be given.
Poor WeatherPlease note a Ranger/Leader will be at the start of an activity whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader and the group whether or not to cancel.
Important information before your walk• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.
• The finish times of the walks are approximate as the duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g. crossing stiles.
• If you cannot attend a walk please, if possible, let the Duty Ranger or Visit Garstang staff know in good time so if there are reserves on the list they can be given the chance to attend the walk.
• Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on guided walks unless stated in the walk description. This is because many of the walks cross farmland containing livestock or ground nesting birds. Dogs are allowed on the one hour health walks and legstretchers, but dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead on request by the leader, and you must clean up after them.
• On some walks public transport may be used and the need to bring money or bus pass with you this will be highlighted in this leaflet. On some other walks transport will be provided which is why the cost of these walks is higher than for other walks.
• Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to cater for all weather conditions, including conditions underfoot and bring a drink (particularly on the longer walks).
• Please bring any medication you may need during the walk.
• For some walks there may be items such as binoculars, camera, etc. to bring with you but they will be highlighted in this leaflet and a reminder will be given when you have booked a walk.
HealthIf you have any medical conditions that the activity leader about, mention this at the start of the activity. Check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our health walks are a good starting point for people recovering from ill health.
SafetyWhen attending an activity please take the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped for the activity. If you intend to leave the event early please inform your leader for your own safety, come dressed to match the type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing.
Guided Walk price guide
A walk or activity with a £ symbol next to it will be charged, as follows: Free - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour£3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children -
Legstretchers (2 hours) £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children -
half day walks 1 - 4 hours£4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions and children -
full day walks over 4 hours
For a few walks, £12 / £10 where transport is provided, as indicated
Visitor InformationFor regularly updated information about
what’s going on in Wyre visit:
discoverwyre.co.ukTel: 01995 602125
For information on Garstang also visit
visitgarstang.com
For information on the Forest of Bowland visit
forestofbowland.com
Wyre Council, Civic CentreBreck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire FY6 7PU
Tel: 01253 891000wyre.gov.uk
/discoverwyr e @wyrecouncil @discoverwyre
Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May 2018
Moss, Meadows and Moorland
The friends of
Would you like to help support the future success and development of the Garstang Walking Festival?
The festival was launched over a decade ago by Wyre Council to encourage people to visit Garstang, enjoy the lovely countryside and also use and support local businesses and organisations.
The Friends were formed to support the Countryside Ranger team organising the festival and now the Friends are carrying out a co-ordinating role in delivering the 2018 festival.
The Friends are looking for people to help with various aspects of the festival such as becoming walk co-leaders or helping with all the administration associated with the booking of the walks, etc. So if you feel you may wish to help please contact Les on 01995 672230 or at [email protected] and he will happily explain what the Friends are about. There is an initial £5 joining fee to support the Friends and for this you will receive regular newsletters to keep you updated with what we are up to.
Celebratory Walking Festival Social
To celebrate the success of the Festival we will be holding a social event on
Saturday 19 May at the Tithe Barn, Garstang from 6pmand all are welcome to join us.
There will be music with contributions towards the cost gratefully received. Anyone wishing to partake of food can order from the bar in the normal way. More details of the event will be publicised nearer the time.
wyre.gov.uk/walking
FestivalLong Distance WalksFestival Long Distance “Knott to Tot” Three Day Challenge
Saturday 5 to Monday 7 MayA series of three walks exploring Wyre from the seashore to the Bowland Fells. These are strenuous walks for the seasoned walker and each walk is between 14 to 16 miles long.
A minibus/taxi will be provided to get you to the start for days 1 and 2.For all these walks you will need to bring all weather clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink.
Celebrate springtime around Garstang, Rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain
The friends of
The Countryside CodeRespect, Protect, Enjoy
* Respect other people* Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors* Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available* Protect the natural environment * Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home* Keep dogs under effective control* Enjoy the outdoors* Plan ahead and be prepared* Follow advice and local signs
In case of an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue.
DisclaimerThe information contained within this publication is given
in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this publication and accepts no responsibility
for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to
contact the booking office prior to the event to confirm the information provided.
Photography used within this leaflet courtesy of Michael Coleran Photography and Albert Dewhirst. Garstang Walking Festival
Information on walking gradesTo help you decide which is the walk for you, wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk.
Terrain GuidePlease note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary.
All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.
Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock.
Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock.
Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
Tramper suitable – walk suitable for people using trampers (see overleaf for hire details).
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Walk Meeting Points
The map alongside shows the approximate locations of the meeting points for each walk or activity in the Festival. Note these may not necessarily be the start of the walk as for some walks transport (private or public) is used from the meeting point to the walk start;
Location Walk Number
1 Knott End G112 Poulton G413 Great Eccleston Health Walk4 St Michaels G85 Churchtown G316 Bilsborrow G347 Catterall G308 Garstang G2, Health Walk, G3, G4, G7, G12, G13, G17, G22, G33, G379 Winmarleigh G1610 Cockerham G1511 Glasson Dock G2412 Scorton G6, G27, G2913 Claughton G3614 Cobble Hey G3515 Calder Vale G9, G28, G4016 Abbeystead G14, G2517 Bleasdale G5, G10, G18, G19, G20, G21, G23, G2618 Dunsop Bridge G32, G3919 Langden Valley G4220 Rossall Point G38
Directions to Garstang
By carFrom the north - Exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). Follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 south, for approx 10 minutes.From the south - exit M6 at junction 32 (Preston). From the west - exit M55 at junction 1 (Preston).For either, follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 north, for approx 20 minutes.From the east - take the A59 to junction 31 of the M6. Join the motorway and exit at junction 32, as per directions from the south.
From the Fylde Coast take the A586 to Churchtown. Turn left onto the A6north and follow the signs to Garstang, for approx 5 minutes.
By public transportFor details of train and bus times please ring 0871 200 22 33 or 03457 48 49 50.
The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lancaster.
For bookings ring 01995 602125
Garstang
Crossed Wyre (G7) 10.30am – 12.30pm Heritage eventArea: Garstang Grade: Easy* several steps up from river to canalLength: Approx. 3 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A circular walk using footpaths, towpath and fields including a *flight of 39 steps from the river up to the Rennie aqueduct to look at transport connections across the Wyre. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Drink, binoculars
Rivers, Churches and Meadows of the Fylde (G8) 10.30am – 3pm
Area: St Michaels Grade: ModerateLength: 7.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50The walk starts in St. Michaels–on-Wyre, follows rarely used footpaths and passes through the picturesque village of Churchtown with its ‘Cathedral of the Fylde’. Booking essential.Bring: Drink and packed lunch
Bluebell Teas (G9) 1pm – 2pmArea: Calder Vale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 2 miles Cost: FreeA short walk through a beautiful Bluebell wood, a short steep climb to St John’s Church and then an easy country walk along farm tracks back to the Village Hall for afternoon tea (extra charge).WC at start. Bring: Drink, binoculars, camera
Monday 7 May “Knott to Tot” Challenge Day 3 (G10) 9am – 5pm/6pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: Very HardLength: Approx. 16 miles Cost: £4.50/ £3.50From Bleasdale Parish Hall we make a steep ascent of Fairsnape, then head east, following the shallow moorland watershed ridge to gain spectacular views from Totridge. After a steep descent we return along the base of the fells. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Over-Wyre Circular (G11) 10am – 3.30pmArea: Knott End Grade: EasyLength: Approx. 9.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50A flat circular walk, taking in coast, riverside and farmland. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Canal and Country (G12) 10.30am – 1pmArea: Garstang Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 4.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A circular walk following the Lancaster canal by way of the marinas crossing pastures to Kirkland and returning along the river Wyre. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Drink, binoculars
Grizedale Valley (G13) 10.30am – 4pmArea: Garstang Grade: HardLength: Approx. 9.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50A circular walk heading out across pastures, ascending towards the Barnacre Reservoirs, and returning along woodland tracks through the beautiful Grizedale Valley. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Tuesday 8 May
Abbeystead Circular (G14) 10am – 3pmArea: Abbeystead Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 6 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50A circular walk encompassing the River Wyre passing through woodland and pastures using footpaths that are seldom used taking in the Shepherds Church and returning via Lower Lee. Booking essential.Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Canals and Churches around Cockerham (G15) 10.30am – 2.30pm
Area: Cockerham Grade: ModerateLength: 8 miles Cost: £3:50 / £2:50A walk across the fields to the Lancaster Canal and its branch seeing two less visited Lancashire churches. Booking essential.Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Winmarleigh Hall and Church (G16) 1pm – 4.30pmArea: Winmarleigh Grade: EasyLength: Approx. 2 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk including a visit to Winmarleigh Hall and St Luke’s Church to learn about their history. Refreshments (extra charge) will be available in the church. Booking essential.Bring: Drink
Garstang Ramblers (G17) 6.30pm – 9pmArea: Garstang Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 5 miles Cost: FreeAn evening walk with the local Ramblers Group around the Garstang and Scorton area taking in the Bluebell woods. No need to book.WC at start. Bring: Drink
Festival Diary 2018
For bookings call 01995 602125
Saturday 5 May to Monday 7 May
“Knott to Tot” Three Day Challenge (G1) Times varyArea: Wyre Grade: Hard/Very HardLength: Approx. 14 to 16 miles Cost: Prices vary each day - please see individual dates.Here we have a series of three walks for those who enjoy long, strenuous walks across Wyre from Morecambe Bay to the Bowland Fells. They are for the seasoned walker and each walk is between 14 to 16 miles long. Booking essential.
Saturday 5 May
Opening Ceremony 9.15am – noonWhere: Garstang Cost: FreeJoin the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival for the opening of the 2018 Festival. Enjoy a drink and piece of celebration cake before the first Garstang based walks set off.
“Knott to Tot” Challenge Day 1 (G2) 9.30am – 5pmArea: Wyre Grade: HardLength: Approx. 16 miles Cost: £12 / £10Meet at Garstang for transport. This is a flat walk along the sea front crossing Winmarleigh Moss to Garstang. There are stunning views of the Bleasdale Fells in the distance. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars.
Springtime Wildlife around Garstang (G3) 10.30am – 12.30pmArea: Garstang Grade: ModerateLength: 3-4 miles Cost: £3:50 / £2:50A walk around Garstang and Barnacre in search of springtime wildlife. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Drink, binoculars
Garstang Heritage Walk (G4) 10.30am – 2.30pm Heritage eventArea: Garstang Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 6 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk around the hinterland of Garstang including many of the local historical sites. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Sunday 6 May
“Knott to Tot” Challenge Day 2 (G5) 9.30am – 5pmArea: Wyre Grade: Very HardLength: Approx. 14 miles Cost: £12 / £10Meet at Bleasdale for transport. From Garstang we climb steadily to Calder Vale, Stang Yule then up the fellside to Fiendsdale Head before descending to Bleasdale Parish Hall. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Springtime Wildlife at Nicky Nook, Dog Friendly Walk (G6) 10am – 12.30pm
Area: Scorton Grade: HardLength: Approx. 5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk in search of springtime wildlife, bring your dog with you too. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars, dog leads, poo bags (dog waste)
Walking GradesTo help you decide which is the walk for you.Wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk.
Terrain Guide
Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary.
All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.
Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock.
Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock.
Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
Tramper suitable – walks suitable for people using trampers (see below for hire details).
Things to bring with you – you might be advised to bring some of the items below with you on some or all of the walks, please check before attending.
Walking boots Stout footwear Packed lunch and a drink All weather clothing
TrampersPeople of all abilities are welcome to explore Wyre`s coast, countryside, parks and activities.
The Tramper is an all-terrain electric vehicle designed for people with differing abilities to access the countryside. Its capacity to deal with stones, mud, grass and rough ground is astonishing.
You can hire one free of charge (donations welcome) for use on the certain guided walks, health walks and tramper treks as shown in the brochure as Tramper suitable. Also available in Wyre and Lancashire are tramper trail routes that are suitable for accompanied tramper users. (See Wyre Council and Forest of Bowland websites for more information.)
A tramper must be booked a minimum 48 hours in advance and it is advised that you book one week in advance if you wish to use a tramper on a guided walk or health walk.
First time users need to attend a short induction and should take along a passport photo and proof of identify to register.
Around Wyre there are a few places where you can hire a tramper. Visit Garstang Centre can help you with your booking enquiry:- email [email protected] or telephone 01995 602125, discoverwyre.co.uk
Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Picnic Area(Wyre Council) 01253 863100 wyre.gov.uk
Beacon Fell (Lancashire County Council) 0300 123 6701 lancashire.gov.uk
Fell View Caravan Park - 01524 791283 fellviewparkandfishing.co.uk
Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - 01995 602643 cobblehey.co.uk
Bowland Experience - 01200 448000 forestofbowland.com
Please note that these trampers are available for use only on the suggested routes from the venue. Some venues may ask for a small charge to cover maintenance costs, please check when you book your tramper.
Thursday 10 May
Glasson Dock and Cockersands Abbey (G24) 9.30am – 1pmArea: Glasson Dock Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 6.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A circular walk to the coast via the canal, lanes and fields. Passing Cockersands Abbey along the Lancashire Coastal Path beside the Lune Estuary. Booking essential.WC at start. Pay and display car park. Bring: Snack, drink, binoculars
Abbeystead Wildlife Walk (G25) 10am – 12.30pmArea: Abbeystead Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 3-4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk around Abbeystead looking at flora and fauna, on roads, farm tracks and through woodland. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars
Introduction to Map and Compass Day 2 (G26) 10am – 4pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 6 miles Cost: £10 for both daysFurther development of the skills needed to navigate with map and compass, plotting a route and putting it all into practice. Booking essential. Note: this event is only available if you have completed Day 1.WC at the Hall. Bring: O/S Outdoor Leisure Map 41 1-25000 scale, compass, notebook, pencil & eraser (there may be some available to use if you don’t have your own), packed lunch, drink
Fell View, Fords, Tracks and Trails (G27) 10.30am – 2.30pmArea: Scorton Grade: Moderate/HardLength: Approx. 4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A Walk/Tramper Trek looking for wildlife around the picturesque parish of Nether Wyresdale, taking you off the beaten track, for part of the way, with access by special permission to the tracks around Foxhouses Lakes. Booking essential including a tramper if required. WC at start.Tramper suitable. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Sullom Evening Walk (G28) 6.45pm – 9.30pmArea: Calder Vale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 4.25 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50Evening walk from Calder Vale to the trig point on Sullom, to which there is normally no public access. Hopefully there will be a spectacular sunset. Some steep ascents and descents. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, torch, camera, binoculars
Friday 11 May
Extreme Wyresdale Ramble (G29) 9.30am – 4.30pmArea: Scorton Grade: HardLength: Approx. 12 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50From Scorton we follow the Wyre Way through Dolpinholme to the dam at Abbeystead. The return route skirts the base of Harris End Fell, then through Wyresdale Park to Scorton. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
River Catchment Ramble (G30) 10am – 12.30pmArea: Catterall Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 5 miles Cost: £3:50 / £2:50A riverside walk with the River Wyre Catchment Partnership team. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars
Winding Ways in Wyre (G31) 10am – 3.30pmArea: Churchtown Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 8 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50A ramble across the flat lands of the Fylde, through farm land and over streams, along some of the less-used paths. As we walk, we might be able to work out why these paths came into being and who used them. Booking essential.Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek (G32) 11am – 2pmArea: Dunsop Valley Grade: ModerateLength: 6 miles Cost: £3:50 / £2:50Explore the Dunsop Valley deep in the Forest of Bowland either on foot or by tramper. Booking essential including tramper if required. WC at start. Pay and display car park. Tramper suitable. Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Pre-school session 2 – Storytime at the Library (G33) Area: Garstang Grade: n/a 2pm - 3pmLength: n/a Cost: FreeOur second event aimed at the under 5’s. Booking essential.
Bilsborrow Legstretcher (G34) 6.30pm – 8.30pmArea: Bilsborrow Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A circular walk along the Lancaster Canal, the River Brock and tracks, across fields and through Bilsborrow village.WC at the start. Well behaved dogs welcome.Bring: Drink, binoculars
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Saturday 12 May
Cobble Hey Round (G35) 9.30am – 1.30pmArea: Cobble Hey Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 4-5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A wander around Cobble Hey along tracks and across fields with stunning views and hopefully plenty of wildlife including Lapwings. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Snack, drink, binoculars
Claughton Estate Walk (G36) 10am –12.30pmArea: Claughton Grade: EasyLength: Approx. 1-2 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50This is a special walk with the owners of the estate taking a look at its historical landscape including a visit to a lovely Bluebell woodland which is also a heronry. If you would like to join us on this walk don`t forget to bring your binoculars as the herons (if present) are perched at the very tops of the trees! Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars
A ramble to Calder Vale and back (G37) 10.30am – 3.30pmArea: Garstang Grade: HardLength: Approx. 9 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50The walk passes Greenhalgh Castle and then on to Calder Vale before returning to Garstang. Booking essential.WC at start. Bring: Drink and packed lunch
Sunday 13 May
Late Spring Bird Watch (G38) 9am – 10amWhere: Rossall Point Tower Grade: EasyLength: n/a Cost: FreeVisit Rossall Point Tower to watch the spectacle of birds in the bay.Bring: binoculars
Of Romans Legions and Pendle Witches(G39) 9.30am – 5pmArea: Dunsop Bridge Grade: Hard/Very HardLength: Approx. 14 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50The walk skirts to the East of the Bowland Fells before picking up the Roman road up to the head of Whitendale, then following the River Dunsop back to Dunsop Bridge. Booking essential. Pay and display car park. WC at start. Bring: Packed lunch, drink
Bluebell Teas (G40) 1pm – 2pmArea: Calder Vale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 2 miles Cost: FreeA short walk through a beautiful Bluebell wood, a short steep climb to St John’s Church and then an easy country walk along farm tracks back to the Village Hall for afternoon tea (extra charge).WC at start. Bring: Drink, binoculars, camera
Poulton and Carleton Countryside Ramble (G41) 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Area: Poulton Grade: EasyLength: Approx. 5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50From the quaint market town of Poulton-le-Fylde we use public footpaths to cross fields and a golf course to vist Little Carleton and Great Carleton before arriving back at the start. Booking essential.Bring: Snack, drink
Of Fallen Airmen and Lancashire Gothic writing (G42) 2pm – 4pm
Area: Langden Valley Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 3.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk along the floor of the Langden Valley, visiting memorials erected to the memory of airmen who lost their lives in crashes. We shall also explore the valley’s connection with Andrew Michael Hurley’s 2017 novel “Devil’s Day” which is set in the area. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars
Wednesday 9 May
Wednesday is Bleasdale Day with most events being based around the Bleasdale Parish Hall. Come for the day and enjoy a variety of events. Refreshments will be available (extra charge) in the Parish Hall after each walk or activity and toilets are available.
Bleasdale Skyline (G18) 9am – 3-4pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: Very HardLength: Approx. 12 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50From the parish hall this walk ascends to Parlick, follows the skyline along the fells (with impressive views on a clear day) before gradually descending and returning to Bleasdale. Booking essential.Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Hidden Wildlife of Bleasdale (G19) 10am –12.30pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 2-3 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk around the Bleasdale estate in search of upland farm wildlife. Booking essential.Bring: Drink, binoculars
Bleasdale and Beyond (G20) 10am – 4pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: ModerateLength: Approx. 10 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50A circular walk from Bleasdale going via Stang Yule, taking in the Brock Valley, Beacon Fell, farmland and lanes. Booking essential.Bring: Packed lunch, drink, binoculars
Introduction to Map and Compass Day 1(G21) 10am – 4pmArea: Bleasdale Grade: EasyLength: 3 miles Cost: £5 or £10 for both daysAn introduction to the skills required to be able to navigate with a map and compass. A short walk using a map and compass will be undertaken to use the skills gained. Booking essential.Bring: O/S Outdoor Leisure Map 41 1-25000 scale, compass, notebook, pencil & eraser (there may be some available to use if you don’t have your own), packed lunch, drink
Pre-school session 1 - Fun on the Green (G22) 1pm - 2.30pmArea: Garstang Grade: EasyLength: 0.5 mile Cost: FreeThis the first of two events aimed at the under 5’s. Booking essential.
Bleasdale Remembers – walk and talk (G23) 1pm – 4.30pm* (walk duration 1½ to 2 hours)
Heritage eventArea: Bleasdale Grade: Easy Length: Approx. 3 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50A walk, with a talk, in Bleasdale about the effect of World War 1 on the area. *After the walk there will be a break for refreshments (extra charge) before a film, “The First World War – Life on the Home Front in North West England” produced by North West Archive which will be shown in the Parish Hall. Booking essential.Bring: Drink
Health Walks
No need to book these All or Easy grade walks – unless you want a Tramper which must be booked a minimum of seven days in advance. Well behaved dogs are welcome on these walks but they must be under control at all times.
Date Location TimeSaturday 5 May Garstang 10.30am – 11.30amTuesday 8 May Great Eccleston 2pm – 3pm
Garstang Walking Festivalwyre.gov.uk/walking
