Walking Events - May 2010
If you know of a walking event which is not included in our calendar then please contact us.
29 Apr to 7 May : North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival 2010
There is a wide choice of guided walks on offer, more than half being within Exmoor. This will be the 9th walking festival, attracting many like-minded walkers to the area. The guides are made up of locals, rangers, wardens and landowners. http://www.visitdevon.co.uk/site/events/north-devon-exmoor-walking-festival-2010-p285443
1 May to 8 May : Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival
The seventh Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival will take place from 1-8 May 2010. Caithness and Sutherland cater for all kinds of walker. From the highest peak of Morven (2315ft), to three miles of golden beach at Dunnet, and forest walks in Rumster Forest, there is something for everyone. http://www.walkcaithness.com/
8 May to 23 May : Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2010
The Island has over 500 miles of well maintained and signposted footpaths around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline, while more than half of the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With approximately 300 walks to choose from for the 2010 Walking Festival, giving a wide range of walks for all ages and abilities. http://www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/
14 May to 16 May : Prestatyn & Clwydian Range Walking Festival
26 walks ranging from 40 mile Offa's Dyke Challenge walk to short themed walks. Something for everyone. Pre-booking on 01745 857185 http://www.prestatynwalkingfestival.co.uk
15 May to 6 Jun : South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival 2010
The date has been set for the third annual walking festival and the 2010 programme will be very different from the first two. This time they are going to offer many themed guided walks, such as poetry walks with specially comissioned poems relating to the Suffolk countryside; storytelling walks through mystical woodland for children; photographic walks with experts on hand to advise on how to take the best landscape pictures; medieval meanders with costumed guides; children's trials which will include teaching them to build a den. As well as this, there will be several longer walks for the more seasoned walkers and walks to include a cream tea or other tasty refreshments. All walks will be guided by experienced and knowledgeable walks leaders. http://www.southandheartofsuffolk.org.uk/latest/south_and_heart_of_suffolk_walking_festival_2010
22 May to 22 May : CHASE Heroes Night Walk
CHASE – hospice care for children will be hosting their first ‘CHASE Superheroes Night Walk’. The walk will cover 10 miles and will be take place in Guildford. Participants will be encouraged to walk for their hero, whether it be someone famous, a lost one or someone in their life they are currently inspired by. http://www.chasecare.org.uk/page.asp?section=257§ionTitle=CHASE+Heroes+Night+Walk
22 May to 6 Jun : Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival 2010
The sixth Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival offers a vast range of organised walks in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounding countryside. http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/things-to-do/outdoors/wolds-walking-festival
24 May to 30 May : Berwick-upon-Tweed Walking Festival 2010
You will find castles, coastline, islands, scenic river valleys, hills, attractive villages, forest and farmland on your walk. There will be opportunities to explore the archaeology and ecology of the Cheviot Hills with National Park officers and tours of a modern country estate with Lord Joicey at Ford and Etal as well as much more. http://www.visitnorthumberland.com/site/events/events-search-results/active-berwick-upon-tweed-walking-festival-2010-p91311
