Church Stretton Walking Festival

Church Stretton Walking Festival

CHURCH STRETTON WALKING FESTIVAL (2012)

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There is no quieter place to be in the early hours of a summer's day than the Long Mynd and the Stretton Hills. So why not forget for a while the hustle and bustle of your everyday world and discover the delights of our hills, valleys, woods and picturesque villages? Experience at first hand the magnificent splendour of the Long Mynd and the rugged beauty of the Stretton Hills. This part of the Marches is still relatively undiscovered and is well provided with trails and footpaths, fine places to eat and friendly accommodation. It was also one of Britain's first Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The 10th Annual Walking Festival, held this year from the 7th to the 10th June, 2012, is centred in the historic market town of Church Stretton. Nestling in a quiet valley surrounded by magnificent hills, Church Stretton, the ‘settlement beside the street’, is a small, friendly, market town where you can still find genuine hospitality and service in its many accommodations, delightful tea rooms, inns and restaurants. In 2008, Church Stretton became the first town in the Midlands to be awarded Walkers are Welcome status, reflecting its unrivalled position as a first class centre for walking.

Walks

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The festival will feature walks of varying length and difficulty, suitable for all members of the family and walkers of different levels of expertise and ability. Walks vary from 5 to 12.5 miles, cover different terrains, and are led by at least two guides per walk. Walk Leaders are all experienced locals (including local National Trust staff), with extensive knowledge of the area. Sorry - dogs are not allowed on the walks.

Please see the 2012 Programme of Walks, along with the accompanying Walk Descriptions.

Social Activities

Both of the following social events should be booked with your walks – please see the booking form for details. If you require a vegetarian meal please enter V in the relevant column.

Friday 8th June – Sit Down Meal

A chance to meet old friends and leaders in Church Stretton’s Golf Club with fabulous views overlooking the Stretton Valley. Enjoy a three course meal for £15 (with vegetarian option) in convivial company.

Saturday 9th June – Grand Social Evening

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On the last night of the Festival, we will be holding a Grand Social evening for all walkers and walk leaders, so why not join the fun and relax after a hard day’s walk? The activities take place at the Silvester Horne Institute in the High Street (just past the Market Square).

It will be an action packed evening with something for everyone including a two course hot buffet, a raffle with plenty of amazing prizes, plus a Ceilidh with live band and caller – an opportunity to really let your hair down and have some fun.

The cost is £12 (with vegetarian option).

Walking Festival Bookings

The booking form for the walking festival can be downloaded, printed, filled out and returned by post.

All walks are £6 per person, and must be booked in advance - please email Trevor Halsey or phone him on 01694 724 268) with any booking issues.

Come along and experience the best that Church Stretton has to offer. Further related information can be found in the Leisure section of the town website.

The Walking Festival is sponsored by these fine organisations

[Page updated: 18 Jan 2012 by AJA]