Walking Events

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.

www.chasecare.org.uk/

 

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.

www.bhf.org

 

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.

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

www.ramblers.co.uk/

 

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.

www.ramblers.co.uk/

 

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.

www.macmillan.org.uk

 

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.

www.macmillan.org.uk

 

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.

shine.cancerresearchuk.org/

 

14/04/2010

Denham

Denham, Surrey

5 miles

Starts @ 10:00

Meet at the church car park for an easy 5 mile walk

www.newmarketramblers.co.uk

 

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.

www.westessexramblers.org.uk

 

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.

www.ckramblers.org.uk

 

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.

www.guildfordramblers.org.uk

 

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.

www.plymouthramblers.org.uk

 

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 (!)

www.notadog.org.uk/

 

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.

www.macmillan.org.uk

 

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

www.ramblers.co.uk/

 

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

wokingramblers.org/

 

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.

www.tigerbayramblers.org.uk

 

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.

www.ramblers.co.uk/

 

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.

larnehalfmarathon.webs.com/

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The Long Distance Walkers’ Association

The British Walking Federation Website

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