Bollington Walking Festival

The Bollington Walking Festival is an annual event in which we celebrate the wonderful countryside around Bollington with over 40 walks and events that cater for all ages and abilities.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
September 25, 2021 – October 3, 2021

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Events in May 2022

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2 All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed All day May 2, 2022 Read more	3 11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm May 3, 2022 Read more	4 10:15 am: Walk - Written in Stone - 3.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm May 4, 2022 Around Kerridge (Heritage trail 3) - 3.5 miles rated 2 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. Read more	5	6	7	8
9 9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online 9:15 am – 10:15 am May 9, 2022 Read more Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Meeting point Adlington Road Car Park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 9, 2022 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday evening at 6:30pm. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	10 11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm May 10, 2022 Read more	11 10:15 am: Walk - Pott Shrigley, Rainowlow and Savio - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm May 11, 2022 4.5 miles, rated 3 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. Read more	12	13	14	15
16 9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online 9:15 am – 10:15 am May 16, 2022 Read more Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Meeting point Sweet Kitchen Cafe (Bollington Cross) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 16, 2022 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday evening at 6:30pm. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	17 11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm May 17, 2022 Read more	18 10:15 am: Walk - Digging up the past - 6.5 miles 10:15 am – 1:00 pm May 18, 2022 Heritage trail5 - Hedgerow, Bakestondale, Styperson, Canal and return - 6.5 miles, rated 4 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. Read more	19	20	21	22
23 9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online 9:15 am – 10:15 am May 23, 2022 Read more Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 6:30 pm: Walks for Health- Meet point Jackson Lane Car Park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 23, 2022 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday evening at 6:30pm. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	24 11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm May 24, 2022 Read more	25 10:15 am: Walk - Kerridge, Tinkers clough, Middlewood Way, Dumbah Hollow and Lowerhouse - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm May 25, 2022 4.5 miles, rated 2 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. Read more	26	27	28	29
30 9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online 9:15 am – 10:15 am May 30, 2022 Read more Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 6:30 pm: Walks for Health - Meet point Whiteley Green, Holehouse Lane Car Park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 30, 2022 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday evening at 6:30pm. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	31 11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom 11:00 am – 12:15 pm May 31, 2022 Read more

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, May 9, 2024 – A brew with the guys
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, May 9, 2024 – Talk and Games
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, May 10, 2024 – Community Choir
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, May 10, 2024 – Dance exercise class
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, May 13, 2024 – Walk for Health - Riverside Car Park, Macclesfield
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, May 14, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 1:15 pm, May 15, 2024 – Walk - Travelling in Time - 5.5 miles - rating 2 boots
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, May 15, 2024 – Spanish for beginners

Bollington Walking Festival

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online

6:30 pm: Walks for Health - Meet point Bridgend Centre

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

All day: Fab Fabric Sale

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

10:15 am: Walk - Written in Stone - 3.5 miles

9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online

6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Meeting point Adlington Road Car Park

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

10:15 am: Walk - Pott Shrigley, Rainowlow and Savio - 4.5 miles

9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online

6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Meeting point Sweet Kitchen Cafe (Bollington Cross)

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

10:15 am: Walk - Digging up the past - 6.5 miles

9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online

6:30 pm: Walks for Health- Meet point Jackson Lane Car Park

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

10:15 am: Walk - Kerridge, Tinkers clough, Middlewood Way, Dumbah Hollow and Lowerhouse - 4.5 miles

9:15 am: Beginners Spanish with Wanda - Online

6:30 pm: Walks for Health - Meet point Whiteley Green, Holehouse Lane Car Park

11:00 am: Creative writing with Summer over Zoom

10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed