Friends Seasonal Walks
Garstang Walking Festival
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These walks led by the Friends will give you a chance to experience the Walking Festival in early spring, to wet your appetites for the main festival in May, and then to maintain the interest after the festival. These walks take place on the last Sunday in March, April, July, September and October and start at 10am, lasting up to 5 hours and will be charged at £4.50/£3.50. Booking essential .
Would you like to help support the future success and development of the Garstang Walking Festival? The Festival was launchedby Wyre Council to encourage people to visit Garstang, enjoy the lovely countryside and also use and support local businesses and organisations.
Sunday 24 September 10am – 2.30pm Rivers, Fields and Canals Grade: Moderate A walk along the Rivers Wyre, Calder and Lancaster Canal including crossing fields, along tracks and passing Kirkland Hall and St Helen’s Church in Churchtown. Sunday 29 October 10am – 3pm Autumn Tints Grade: Hard This walk experiences the autumnal colours of the Grizedale Valley from Nicky Nook and through Holme Wood returning to Scorton via Grizedale Bridge and Oakenclough.
For all bookings call 01995 602125.
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Visit Garstang Centre opening hours:
Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm Sunday’s in May, July and August 10.30am – 4.30pm By phone: 01995 602125 On-line: Complete the Booking Request Form at wyre.gov.uk, search Garstang Walking Festival. Or email: garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Or by post to; Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF.
A minibus/taxi will be provided if required, to get you to the start each day, for all these long distance walks. For these walks you will need to bring all weather clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink,
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If you would like this information in large print please ring Wyre Council on 01253 891000
Saturday 6 to Monday 8 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.
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£4.50 Adults, £3.50 - concessions, children full day walk over 4 hours £10 where transport is provided on the route
How to book and pay Please quote the booking reference shown next to the event name when booking. Any activity that requires booking should be paid for in advance and no refunds will be given. Please make cheques payable to Wyre Council and send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings at the Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF.
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.
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• If you cannot attend a walk please, if possible, let the leader 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 nesting birds. Dogs are allowed only 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 a bus pass with you will be shown in the brochure. On some other walks transport will be provided which is why the cost of these walks is higher than for other walks. • For some walks there may be items such as binoculars, camera, etc. to bring with you but they will be highlighted in the brochure and a reminder will be given when you have booked a walk.
Walk Meeting Points
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From the north - Exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). for approx J3 taking the A6 south, Follow signs for Garstang, J4 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.
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;
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• The finish times of the walks are approximate as the duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g. crossing stiles.
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• Come dressed to match the type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing.
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The friends of
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£3.50 Adults, £2.50 - concessions, children legstretchers, half day walk 1- 4 hours
Celebrate Springtime around Garstang, Rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain.
Photography used within this leaflet courtesy of Michael Coleran Photography and Albert Dewhirst.
Knott to Tot Three Day Challenge
• Please bring any medication you may need during the walk, plus a drink and food.
Thursday 30 March at the Visit Garstang Centre.
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Festival Long Distance Walks
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.
Poor Weather
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.
Foreshore to Fells
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FREE - Free for health walks and guided walks up to one
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Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 May 2017
Tel: 01253 891000 wyre.gov.uk
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Visit Garstang Walking Festival Open Day Come along to our open evening 2pm – 6pm on
Wyre Council, Civic Centre Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7PU
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.
Cycle Route • When attending an activity please take the advice Scorton of the Lancashire Cycleway Canal leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on Motorway activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped forTrain the activity. If you intend to leave the event early pleaseRoads inform your leader for your own safety.
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You can book your place on the activities (as well as accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre.
For information on Garstang also visit
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Grizedale & Bleasdale Cycle Route
Foreshore to Fells
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Enjoy the outdoors Plan ahead and be prepared Follow advice and local signs
Millennium Way • If you have any medical conditions that the activityScorton Forest of Bowland AONB points Meeting leader should know about, please mention this at 22the start Bridleways of the activity. Alternatively, check with your GP or health Parks & Picnic Area Information Centre practitioner before you take part. Our health walksi are a Country Park Nature Reserve good starting point for people recovering from ill health.
co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council.
For regularly updated information about what’s going on in Wyre visit:
Protect the natural environment Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home Keep dogs under effective control
In case of an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue.
Important information before you set off on your walk
Welcome to the 2017 Walking Festival
How to book and find out more
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Sunday 30 July 10am – 3pm Summer Fells Grade: Hard An “Out of Wyre” experience ascending to the top of the fells with panoramic views.
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.
There are walks for all abilities throughout the week.
There will be music from The New Orchestra in Folkus, contributions towards the cost of the music will be gratefully received. Anyone wishing to partake of food can order from the bar in the normal way. For more details check the website nearer the time.
Visitor Information
* 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
Sunday 30 April Hidden Treasure of Bleasdale 10am – 3pm Grade: Moderate Looking at a source of the River Brock, having lunch by waterfalls at the base of Fiendsdale Head and meandering back for tea at the Parish Hall (extra charge).
We 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.
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.
To celebrate the success of the Festival we will be holding a social event on 1 June at the Tithe Barn in Garstang from 6.30pm and all are welcome to join us.
Sunday 26 March 10am – 3pm Calder Vale Round Grade: Moderate A countryside walk into the Calder valley with some ascent and muddy conditions likely to be underfoot.
The Friends of Garstang Walking Festival 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 2017 Festival. In addition the Friends are offering further walks in the spring and autumn of the year.
The Countryside Code Respect, Protect, Enjoy
Post Festival Social Event
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By public transport
For details of train and bus times please ring 0871 200 22 33 or 0857 48 49 50. The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lancaster.
For bookings ring 01995 602125
Walk Number
Health Walk 1 Thornton G36 2 Knott End G16, Health Walk 3 Poulton G13 4 Pilling G18 5 Glasson Dock G21, G30 6 Winmarleigh G20 7 Churchtown G2, Health Walk, G3, G4, G5, G6, 8 Garstang G8, G15, G22, G32, G38 G9, G19, G31, G35, G37 9 Scorton G34 10 Bilsborrow G42 11 Claughton G11, G17, G46 12 Calder Vale G40 13 Cobble Hey 14 Grizedale Bridge G43 G39 15 Brock Valley G14, G41, G45 16 Abbeystead G7, G10, G12, G23, G24, G25, 17 Bleasdale G26, G27, G28, G29, G44 G33 18 Langden Valley