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Walking Events
Compiled by WLR Staff, Darren Stephenson
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22/05/2010
Chase Superheroes Night Walk
Guildford, Surrey
10 miles
Starts @ 00:00
People will be encouraged to walk for their hero, whether it be somebody famous, a lost loved one or someone in their life they are currently inspired by.
25/04/2010
Hadrian’s Wall Hike 2010
Hexham, Northumberland
10 miles
Starts @ 08:30
This is a challenging 10 mile hike along a stunning stretch of one of the UK’s most famous landmarks, offering spectacular views of this World Heritage site and its beautiful rugged landscape. This is a linear walk from Walltown Crags to Houseteads incorporating challenging ascents and descents. We’ll transport you from the car park at Houseteads to the start at Walltown, and you’ll be welcomed back after the challenge with hot soup and refreshments at a local pub.
25/04/2010
The Bluebell Walk
Kew Gardens, London
5km
Starts @ 10:00
Walkers are invited to enjoy the glorious surroundings of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew - and help raise money for Cancer Research UK. The 5km (three-mile) sponsored event is a great opportunity for walkers of all ages to view the beautiful, historic gardens and landmarks at Kew and be sponsored at the same time and raise money for Cancer Research UK.
24/04/2010
Circular Walk from Barrowden
Uppingham, Oakham
10 miles
Starts @ 08:00
10 mile circular walk from Uppingham duck pond through some beautiful Rutland countryside
21/04/2010
Lady Hamilton’s Well
Garstang, Lancashire
10 miles
Starts @ 09:30
Meet at Focus car park, Burton Road, Kendal, for car sharing to start. Telephone for information about starting point of walk.
18/04/2010
Hampstead Heath Woodland Walk
Hampstead Heath, London
3or 6 miles
Starts @ 10:30
Help people living with cancer and join us for a fun 3 or 6 mile walk through the beautiful English Heritage grounds and ancient woodlands of Hampstead Heath. The walk starts at 10.30am on Sunday 18 April 2010.
17/04/2010
Bure Valley Railway Walk
Wroxham, Norwich
9 miles
Starts @ 10:20
Jump on board for a fantastic nine mile sponsored walk on the Bure Valley path between Wroxham and Aylsham. Enjoy a steam train ride to your walk start point and a picturesque stroll back, helping people living with cancer with every step.
17/04/2010
Shine Manchester 2010
Manchester, Lancashire
13 or 26 miles
Starts @ 19:00
For the first time ever, we’ll be welcoming both men and women to take part in a night time walking marathon to show their support for beating cancer. Participants will walk for either 26 or 13 miles through the city of Manchester at night, passing well known landmarks along the route. We will be using light in different ways throughout the event to symbolise bringing hope to the darkness of cancer. The light also illustrates our progress, ambition and how together, we will beat cancer.
14/04/2010
Denham
Denham, Surrey
5 miles
Starts @ 10:00
Meet at the church car park for an easy 5 mile walk
11/04/2010
Upminster Circle – No Hills
Hornchurch Country Park, Essex
10 miles
Starts @ 10:00
Meet in Hacton Lane car park close to the "Optomist" PH - this is on the edge of Hornchurch Country Park. Upminster Circle - no hills, 6 miles to Broadfields Farm for lunch, 4 miles approx in afternoon.
11/04/2010
Stamford Walk Meeting at the Bath Row Car Park
Stamford, Lincolnshire
9 miles
Starts @ 10:00
Using the Macmillan Way, the Danelaw Way, The Torpel Way and the Hereward Way. Seeing Uffington (village and park), the Welland Canal and Burgley Park. A scenic family walk suitable for young children and dogs (on leads). This is a ‘walking for health’ walk.
www.lincolnshireramblers.org.uk
07/04/2010
Dunblane Paths
Dunblane, Perthshire
8 miles
Starts @ 09:30
Walk on good paths and tracks beside the Allan Water and through woodland. Some road walking is included.
05/04/2010
Easter Monday Walk – My Favourite
Guildford, Surrey
5 miles
Starts @ 14:00
Meet by red pillar box at the top end of Warren Road, Guildford for a 5 miles leisurely stroll.
04/04/2010
Moorland Yomp and Plym Valley Descent
Roborough, Plymouth
12 miles
Starts @ 10:00
This walk includes some country lanes & Moorland tracks, visiting, Brisworthy, Nun's Cross, Sheepstor & Cadover Bridge on the way.
03/04/2010
Newport Bus Station, Isle of Wight
Newport, Isle of Wight
17 miles
Starts @ 09:45
Catch 8:45 Fastcat to Ryde then bus to Newport. Return from Shanklin by bus or train to Ryde. This is a linear walk to Shanklin via the Troll's Trail and Godshill (lunch).
www.sehantsramblers.hampshire.org.uk
03/04/2010
Kilburn to Belper via Duffield
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
11 miles
Starts @ 09:15
09.15 bus, Red Arrow, from Beetwell Street, Chesterfield to Kilburn Toll Bar for loop walk to Belper via Dffield
www.chesterfieldramblers.org.uk
01/04/2010
Sour Howes and Sallows
Troutbeck Bridge, Kendal
11 miles
Starts @ 09:30
Meet at Kendal bus station, for car sharing to start. Telephone for information about the starting point of the walk.
www.ralakedistrict.talktalk.net
28/03/2010
The Daffodil Dawdle
Kirtling, Suffolk
18 or 26 miles
Starts @ 09:00
The group has an active social walk calendar, usually two walks a month (about 20 miles, on Sundays). There are occasionally night walks of about 18 miles (starting at 10pm, finish 4am). We also have some walks on Wednesdays (for the lucky members we have who don't have anything else to do!), and a few 35 mile social walks for the dedicated (!)
27/03/2010
Rudyard Lake Walk
Leek, Staffordshire
3 or 6 miles
Starts @ 11:00
Join us for our new walk around the beautiful Rudyard Lake, in Staffordshire. Rudyard Lake is where Rudyard Kipling's parents first met. This lovely six mile route takes us from the Steam Railway Car Park along the length of the lake. The walk starts at 11.00am on Saturday 27th March 2010. Once you have registered for the walk, you will be sent an information pack. Participants can walk at their own pace. On completing the walk, you will receive a certificate as a small token of our appreciation for your hard work. We hope that you'll collect sponsorship from family, friends or colleagues to help Macmillan improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
24/03/2010
Around Colyton and Shute
Colyton, Devon
9 miles
Starts @ 10:30
Walk starts from Seaton Junction then to Shute House, Haddon Corner and Whitford. Bring a picnic
21/03/2010
Downs Link Circular 1
Albury, Surry
13 miles
Starts @ 10:00
Lunch stop in Bramley, meet at Albury Heath CP by junction of New Road and Heath Lane, just North of Brook level crossing
21/03/2010
Fourteen Locks Walk
Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff
6 miles
Starts @ 10:00
This walk, originally planned for 7 March 2010 and, has now been moved to the 21 March 2010. An easy figure of 8 walk out from the 14 Locks Canal Centre (nr Rogerstone). The walk is along canal towpaths and through woodland and open fields, with some small road/track sections. A few steps and stiles but other than that is mainly flat and easy terrain.
21/03/2010
Riverside Walk
Worcester, Worcestershire
5 miles
Starts @ 09:50
Meet in car park opposite the Pump House Environment Centre, Waterworks Road, Barbourne, Worcester, WR1 3EZ, for a flat, easy walk along riverside meadows, quiet lanes and residential areas. Bring snack lunch to eat by the River and refreshments may be available at Bevere Gallery or near end of walk at Bloom’s Garden Centre. If the River is in flood, the route can be adapted but this would involve more road walking.
20/03/2010
Premier Power Larne Walk
Larne, County Antrim
13.1 miles
Starts @12:00
The walk will cover the full half marathon distance over the same course as the runners. Please note that the walk will start at 12.00 noon. No entries for the walk will be taken after 12.00 noon.
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Useful Links:
The Ramblers Association Group Walks Finder
The Long Distance Walkers’ Association
The British Walking Federation Website
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