Garstang Walking Festival 2020

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Celebrate springtime around Garstang, rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain www.wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival 01995 602125 ¡ garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk

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Welcome to the 2020 Garstang Walking Festival,

coordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and supported by Wyre Council.

Our festival gives walkers the chance to experience the best of springtime in the countryside around Garstang, rural Wyre, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain.

You can 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 festival.

Booking is essential on all walks unless otherwise stated. Please note full details of meeting points and what to bring will be given at the time of booking.

How to book and find out more You can book your place on the activities at: Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 4:30pm 01995 602125 ¡ garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk You can also book online by completing the booking request form at www.wyre.gov.uk/GarstangWalkingFestival

Making a payment

Please pay by: Phone using a debit or credit card by calling the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 Cash in the Visit Garstang Centre Cheque made payable to Wyre Council Please send cheques to Garstang Walking Festival, 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. Details of activity prices are shown in the listings in this brochure. On some walks transport will be provided which is why the cost for these walks is higher than for other walks.

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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 of the group whether or not to cancel.

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Important Information Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.

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 inform your leader for your own safety.

The finish times of the walks are approximate as the duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g. crossing stiles.

Please let the leader know if you need to return for a certain time at the start of the activity.

If you cannot attend a bookable activity please, if possible, let the Duty Ranger (07976 650803) or Visit Garstang staff (01995 602125) 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 only on the health walks and legstretcher, 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 your dog(s). Please check the suitability of the route for your dog before you attend.

Please come dressed to match the type of activity and be prepared for all weather conditions with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing – even if the sun is shining.

Please bring a drink particularly on the longer walks.

Please bring any medication required including inhalers and food if required.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For some walks there may be items such as binoculars etc. to bring with you, please check the customer information sheet provided when you book on the walk.

health

If you have any medical conditions that the activity leader should know about, mention this at the start of the activity. If you have any concerns 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. For more details and health walk listings, see page 13.

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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 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 and/or livestock.

Moderate Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate

slopes, expect stiles and/or livestock.

Hard Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper

climbs, expect stiles and/or livestock.

Very Hard Limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles

and/or livestock.

Tramper Suitable for people using trampers (see next page for hire details).

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 group was formed to support Wyre Council's Countryside Ranger team in organising the festival and now the Friends carry out a coordinating role in delivering the festival.

The Friends of Garstang Walking Festival are looking for people to help with various aspects such as becoming walk co-leaders or helping with all the administration of the festival. If you feel that you may wish to help please contact Les by calling 01995 672230 or by emailing les.fragle@gmail.com and he will happily explain more about the Friends and the work they do.

There is an initial ÂŁ5 joining fee to support the Friends.

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ACCESS FOR ALL People 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. It can generally deal with stones, mud, wet grass and rough ground.

Around Wyre you can hire a Tramper from: Wyre Estuary Country Park – 07976 650803 – www.wyre.gov.uk Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens – 01995 602643 – www.cobblehey.co.uk Champion Bowland Tramper – 01200 446387 – www.forestofbowland.com A Tramper must be booked a minimum 48 hours in advance. First time users need to attend a short induction course and should take along a passport photo and proof of identify to register.

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.

Self guided trails Also available in Wyre and Lancashire are Tramper trail routes that are suitable for accompanied Tramper users. See Wyre and Forest of Bowland websites for more information at www.wyre.gov.uk/walking and www.forestofbowland.com.

Guided walks and Tramper treks You can book a Tramper free of charge (donations welcome) for use on certain guided walks, health walks and Tramper treks as shown in this brochure. Please note that you will need to book a Tramper a minimum of one week in advance for these walks.

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Festival Programme 2020 Opening Ceremony

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Saturday 2 May, 9am – 12pm Where: Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF Cost: Free Join the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival for the opening of the 2020 Festival. Enjoy a drink and piece of celebration cake before the first Garstang based walks set off. No need to book.

SATURDAY 2 MAY

Sunday 3 May

Garstang to the Fells and Back (G1)

Curlews and Hares Spring Walk (G5)

9am – 4:30pm Area: Garstang Grade: Very Hard Length: 15 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 From Garstang we rise through pastures and villages to high moorland, taking in some fantastic views before returning along different paths to Garstang. Booking essential.

8am – 9:30am Area: Claughton Grade: Moderate Length: 1.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A short wildlife walk in search of brown hares, curlews and other springtime wildlife. Join us for coffee and breakfast at Cobble Hey after the walk (extra charge).

Bring binoculars if you have them. Booking essential.

Larkholme Wildlife Walk (G2) 10:30am – 12pm Where: Larkholme Grasslands Length: 1 mile Grade: Moderate Cost: Free Join us as we explore the grasslands and shoreline of Larkholme. Get ready to be amazed by wildflowers, birds and wonders of the Irish Sea washed up on the shore.

Booking essential.

Garstang ‘Old and New’ (G3) 10:30am – 1pm Heritage Event Area: Garstang Grade: Moderate Length: 4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A legstretcher exploring the environs around Garstang that have made it great. Booking essential.

Nordic Walking Taster Session (G4) 2pm – 3pm Area: Garstang Grade: Easy Length: 1.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A chance to try Nordic walking. It is a full body workout using Nordic poles and uses 90% of the body’s muscles and burns 46% more calories than walking without poles.

(Poles can be provided). Booking essential.

To book contact Visit Garstang on 01995 602125

Following the Thirlmere Aqueduct (G6) 9am – 5pm Area: Scorton Grade: Hard Length: 12 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 Circular walk from Cobble Hey, out across fells and fields to Harrisend, return following the course of the Thirlmere Aqueduct, a feat of Victorian engineering supplying Manchester with water since 1894. Booking essential.

Springtime wildlife around Nicky Nook (G7) 10am – 12:30pm Area: Scorton Grade: Moderate Length: 6 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A stroll from Scorton over Nicky Nook into the lovely valley of Grizedale taking in some upland habitats and woodland glades. You can bring your dog with you too. Booking essential.

Crossing the Wyre through history (G8) 10:30am – 12:30pm Heritage event Area: Garstang Grade: Easy* Length: 3-4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A circular walk along the River Wyre via Millennium Green to Broom Hill then via the Cornmill and the Rennie Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal and returning to the start. *Note there are several steps up from the river to the canal. Booking essential.

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Rivers, Churches and Meadows of the Fylde (G9) 10:30am – 3:30pm Area: St Michael’s Grade: Moderate Length: 7.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 The walk starts in St. Michael’s–onWyre, follows rarely used footpaths and passes through the picturesque village of Churchtown with its ‘Cathedral of the Fylde’.

Booking essential.

Bluebell Walk (G10) 11am – 12pm Area: Calder Vale Grade: Moderate Length: 2 miles Cost: Free A 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). Bring a drink, binoculars and a camera. No need to book.

Monday 4 May Abbeystead Reservoir and Marshaw Loop (G11) 9:30am - 3pm Area: Abbeystead Grade: Hard Length: 8.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 From Abbeystead we follow the river to the reservoir and its impressive curved weir (via the Wyre Way south), return to Abbeystead (via the Wyre Way north), then onto Marshaw, over the Forest of Bowland moorland to Tarnbrook, returning to Abbeystead. Booking essential.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme, and then Bump and Buggy Walk (G12) 10am – 11:30am Where: Garstang Library Grade: All Length: 1 mile Cost: Free Singing, movements and rhymes at the library followed by an easy baby and buggy walk to the Millenium Green. Story time in the library will be from 10am to 10:30am and the walk will be from 10:30am to 11:30am. No need to book.

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Abbeystead Circular (G13) 10am – 3pm Area: Abbeystead Grade: Moderate Length: 6 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A 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.

Over-Wyre Circular (G14) 10am – 3:30pm Area: Knott End Grade: Easy Length: 9.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A flat circular walk, taking in coast, riverside and farmland. Booking essential.

River Catchment Walk (G15) 10:30am – 1:30pm Area: Abbeystead Grade: Moderate Length: 4 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A riverside walk with the River Wyre Catchment Partnership team. Booking essential.

Knott End Legstretcher (G16) 6:30pm – 8:30pm Area: Knott End Car Park Grade: Moderate Length: 4.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 An evening walk crossing the golf course to Hackensall Hall then along farm roads to the disused Pilling Pig rail line and climbing to Preesall Village School.

Descending to roads then crossing fields to reach the seawall which we follow back to the start point. No need to book.

Tuesday 5 May Nordic Walking – Novice Walk (G17) 10am – 12pm Area: Garstang Grade: Easy Length: 3.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A 3.5 mile circular Nordic walk from Garstang. Open to all Nordic walkers but aimed at novice Nordic walkers. A chance to practice your technique on good paths.

Poles can be provided. Please note you

must have attended a Taster Nordic Walk before you can take part in a Novice Nordic Walk. To find out more, email nordicwyre@gmail.com. Booking essential.

Lancaster Canal and Glasson Arm (G18) 10:30am – 2:30pm Area: Conder Green/Glasson Dock Grade: Moderate Length: 7 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A 7 mile walk looking at the views, buildings, history and wildlife of the Glasson Dock area. Booking essential.

Canal and Country (G19) 10:30am – 3pm Area: Garstang Grade: Moderate Length: 8 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A circular walk following the Lancaster canal by way of the marinas then across pastures, via Churchtown, and returning along the canal to Garstang. Booking essential.

Winmarleigh – the little village with a big history (G20) 1pm – 4:30pm Area: Winmarleigh Grade: Easy Length: 2 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A 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.

Garstang Ramblers (G21) 6:30pm – 9pm Area: Garstang Grade: Moderate Length: 5 miles Cost: Free An evening walk with the local Ramblers Group around the Garstang and Scorton area taking in the Bluebell woods. No need to book.

Wednesday 6 May Wednesday is Bleasdale Day with all events being based around the Bleasdale Parish Hall. Come for the day and enjoy a variety of events.

Refreshments will be available in the Parish Hall after each walk or activity (extra charge) and toilets are available.

Bleasdale Wildlife Watch (G22) 8am – 9am Area: Bleasdale Grade: Easy Length: N/A Cost: Free Join the rangers to see what wildlife we can spot around Bleasdale Parish Hall.

Booking essential.

Bleasdale Skyline (G23) 9am – 3:30pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Very Hard Length: 12 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 From 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.

Arrow Bank Spring – source of the River Brock (G24) 10am – 2:30pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Moderate Length: 7 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A walk towards the base of the Bleasdale fells, looking at the various springs that originate from these fells and then along to the Arrow Bank Spring site where we will have a lunch break and explore the waterfalls that come off the fell side.

Booking essential.

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Beacon Fell and the Brock Valley (G25) 10am – 3pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Moderate Length: 7.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A circular walk from Bleasdale, taking in Beacon Fell, Brock Bottom and the Brock Valley. Booking essential.

Navigation Day 1 - Basic Map Reading (G26)

Grizedale Bridge / Harrisend Fell (G29) 10am – 3:30pm Area: Scorton Grade: Hard Length: 9 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A hard nine mile walk on paths, fields and open heather moorland. Some short sections on road. Booking essential.

10am – 4pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Easy Length: 2.5 miles Cost: £5, or £10 for both days An 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.

Farmland, Moss and Distant Hills (G30)

Bleasdale – People and Places (G27)

Navigation Day 2 - Navigation with Map and Compass (G31)

10:30am – 1pm Heritage event Area: Bleasdale Grade: Easy Length: 3 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A walk encompassing St Eadmer’s Church, Bleasdale Bronze Age Circle and surrounding area exploring the lives of the people during the early twentieth century.

Booking essential.

Fairsnape Evening Walk (G28) 6pm – 9pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Hard Length: 5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 An evening walk up steep slopes to Fairsnape and finishing at Bleasdale Parish Hall. The summit stands at 520m (1,710ft) and commands wonderful views over the Fylde and the Lake District (weather permitting). Booking essential.

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Thursday 7 May

10am – 4pm Area: Winmarleigh Grade: Moderate Length: 8.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A low lying walk with ranging views of the distant hills, along lanes and over Winmarleigh Moss home to a number of rare species. A member of the Wildlife Trust will join us. Booking essential.

10am – 4pm Area: Bleasdale Grade: Moderate Length: 4 miles Cost: £10 for both days Further development of the skills needed to navigate with map and compass, plotting a route and putting it all into practice.

Booking essential. This event is only available if you have completed Day 1.

Sullom Evening Walk (G32) 6:45pm – 9:30pm Area: Calder Vale Grade: Moderate Length: 4.25 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 Evening 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.

WYRE WAY CHALLENGE Friday 8 May to Sunday 10 May (G33, G37 and G42) Three day challenge. Times vary.

Area: Wyre | Grade: Hard/Very Hard | Length: Approx. 10 to 14 miles 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 10 to 14 miles long. Transport will be provided to get you to the start for each day. For all these walks you will need to bring all weather clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink.

Booking essential. Please let us know when you are booking if you wish to do all three days.

£10 each

for days 1 & 2

£4.50

for day 3

Friday 8 May Wyre Way Challenge Day 1 (G33) 8am – 3pm Area: Wyre Grade: Hard Length: 13.5 miles Cost: £10 From St. Michael’s we take transport to Knott End. We follow the riverbank towards Out Rawcliffe then depart from the river and cross through farmland to St. Michael’s.

Booking essential.

Wyresdale and Dolphinholme – Farmsteads and Fiddlesticks (G35)

10am – 3:30pm Heritage event Area: Dolphinholme Grade: Moderate Length: 7.5 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 A circular walk from Dolphinholme visiting Nordic Walking Experienced Walk (G34) farms associated with the Winders family 10am – 2pm of fiddle players, including a short stop for Area: Scorton Grade: Moderate tea and cakes at Shepherds' Church near Length: 7 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 Abbeystead. Booking essential.

A seven mile circular Nordic walk for experienced Nordic walkers. A variety of Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek paths, tracks, fields and lanes including a (G36) climb over Nicky Nook and along Grizedale 11am – 2pm Valley. Please note you must have attended Area: Dunsop Valley Grade: Moderate both a Taster Nordic Walk and a Novice Length: 6 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 Nordic Walk in order to take part in a Nordic Explore the Dunsop Valley deep in the Forest Walking Experienced Walk. To find out more, of Bowland either on foot or by Tramper. email nordicwyre@gmail.com. Booking Booking essential, including Tramper if essential. required.

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Saturday 9 May

to Cobble Hey. Booking essential.

Wyre Way Challenge Day 2 (G37)

Scorton Challenge Tramper Trek & Ramble (G41)

9am – 3pm Area: Wyre Grade: Hard Length: 11 miles Cost: £10 From Dolphinholme we take transport to St. Michael’s. We mainly follow the river and also cross fields through to Churchtown, Garstang and Scorton to reach Dolphinholme. Booking essential.

Buggy, Play and Story Walk (G38) 10am – 11:30am Where: Kepple Lane Park Grade: Easy Length: 0.5 miles Cost: Free A short fun walk incorporating two parks with play areas and stories along the way and finishing at the Library for hot chocolate. The walk is from 10am to 11am and story time in the library is from 11am to 11:30am. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. No need to book.

Claughton Estate Walk (G39) 10am – 12:30pm Area: Claughton Grade: Moderate Length: 1-2 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 This is a special walk with the owners of the estate taking a look at its historical landscape including a visit to 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.

Brock Valley and Bowland Views (G40) 10am – 4:30pm Area: Claughton Grade: Hard Length: 10 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 The walk heads across the farmland to join the beautiful River Brock valley.

Continuing along the river, upstream, the walk passes the sites of two former mills and the Brock picnic site and eventually leaves the Brock valley to return across the pasture lands of the Bleasdale Estate 12

10:30am – 3pm Area: Scorton Grade: Hard Length: 6 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 Join our Tramper trek, where we attempt to go where you never dreamed possible – over Nicky Nook Fell (weather permitting).

Walkers welcome to join us, dogs welcome.

Booking essential including Tramper booking if required.

Sunday 10 May Wyre Way Challenge Day 3 (G42) 9am – 3pm Area: Abbeystead Grade: Hard Length: 10.5 miles Cost: £4.50 From Abbeystead we take transport to Dolphinholme. We follow the river into Abbeystead, then to Tarnbrook, over the Forest of Bowland moorland to Marshaw, returning to Abbeystead. Booking essential.

Of Roman Legions and Pendle Witches (G43) 9:30am – 5pm Area: Dunsop Bridge Grade: Hard / Very Hard Length: 14 miles Cost: £4.50 / £3.50 The 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.

Bluebell Walk (G44) 11am – 12pm Area: Calder Vale River Bridge Cost: Free Length: 2 miles Grade: Moderate A 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). Toilets at start.

Bring a drink, binoculars, and a camera. No need to book.

Of fallen airmen and Lancashire Gothic writing (G45) 1pm – 3:30pm Area: Langden Valley Grade: Moderate Length: 3.5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 A 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.

Poulton and Carleton Countryside Ramble (G46) 1:30pm – 4:30pm Area: Poulton Grade: Easy Length: 5 miles Cost: £3.50 / £2.50 From the quaint market town of Poulton-le-Fylde we use public footpaths to cross fields and a golf course to visit Little Carleton and Great Carleton before arriving back to the start. Booking essential.

Post Garstang Walking Festival celebration gathering

Wednesday 10 June, 7:30pm

The Royal Oak, High Street, Garstang Join the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and walk leaders to gather and to reminisce about the festival at the Royal Oak and to enjoy the music of the Wednesday Folk Club. For those wanting to eat it is suggested you arrive 6pm to 6:30pm.

No need to book.

HEALTH WALKS No need to book these Moderate 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. All health walks are free to attend.

Saturday 2 May 10:30am to 11:30am, Visit Garstang Centre, 2 miles approx., Moderate

Thursday 7 May 2pm to 3pm, Castle Gardens, Carleton, 2 miles approx., Moderate

Saturday 9 May 2pm to 3pm, St Helen’s Church, Churchtown, approx. 2 miles, Moderate 13

directions to garstang

THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE

By car From the north – exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). Follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 south, for approx. 10 minutes.

Respect, Protect, Enjoy

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.

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

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.

Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home

From the Fylde Coast take the A586 to Churchtown. Turn left onto the A6 north and follow the signs for Garstang, for approx. 5 minutes.

Enjoy the outdoors

Keep dogs under effective control

Plan ahead and be prepared Follow advice and local signs

By public transport For details of train and bus times please call 0871 200 22 33 or 03457 484950.

The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, Poulton-leFylde and Lancaster.

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WALK LOCATIONS The map above 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) is used from the meeting point to the walk start.

Full details of start locations will be given at time of booking.

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Location 1 Abbeystead 2 Bleasdale

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For regularly updated information about what’s going on in Wyre visit: www.discoverwyre.co.uk Tel: 01995 602125 For information on Garstang visit: www.visitgarstang.com For information on the Forest of Bowland visit: www.forestofbowland.com Wyre Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire FY6 7PU Tel: 01253 891000 www.wyre.gov.uk If you would like this information in large print or an alternative language, please call Wyre Council on 01253 891000.

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.

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