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7:30 pm
09/09/2022
Everyone is welcome to join the Bollington Walking Festival staff and volunteers for an evening at the Cotton Tree
10:15 am
10/09/2022
Tour of pubs and inns both past and present around Bollington, Kerridge and Adlington. No beer sampling during the walk, but everyone is welcome to join us at The Vale Inn to purchase a pint afterwards. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:15 am
10/09/2022
Looking at how one Happy Valley community is similar to another (Hebden Bridge) in both their natural and man-made environments. Including a 19th century monument on a ridge, dominating the skyline. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:15 am
10/09/2022
Nordic walking with an experienced local instructor David Lambert. Your own Nordic walking poles (not trekking poles) are needed. Booking online required.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
2:00 pm
10/09/2022
Walk to Whiteley Green through Bollington's unique landscape, taking in stunning views, majestic mills, local tracks and peaceful waterways. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
11/09/2022
Treks to the Wrecks are a local business who specialise in taking people to see aircraft wrecks across the country. Today no planes, but you'll hear the stories behind much to be found between Bollington and Rainow.
Organised by Treks to the Wrecks.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
11/09/2022
Come and join the Town Mayor on the annual Boundary Walk, which contains both flat and hilly sections. Please bring a packed lunch as we will stop for a break at the Windmill Pub.
Organised by Bollington Town Council.
10:30 am
11/09/2022
Bring your furry friend on a bimble around the favourite doggie locations in Bollington. Including the Rec, Middlewood Way and canal. All well-behaved dogs and owners welcome (dogs on a lead). Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
11/09/2022
A gentle stroll to Adlington along the Middlewood Way to buy refreshments at the "tin church" before walking them off along the canal and by climbing up to the Nab for some late afternoon views.
Organised by ECOG.
7:30 pm
11/09/2022
A traditional pub quiz at the Poachers with prizes and a raffle. All proceeds go to the Bridgend Centre
10:00 am – 11:00 am
12/09/2022
Are you affected by sight loss? Would you like to walk with a trained sight guide? A gentle walk exploring the sounds, smells, textures and sights around the canal and Middlewood Way, finishing at Cafe Waterside where you can buy drinks and snacks. Please contact the East Cheshire Eye Society to book a place on 01625 422602.
Organised by East Cheshire Eye Society.
10:30 am
12/09/2022
This walk will offer different perspectives of the Gritstone ridge above Bollington, starting with the ridge's western flank to Higher Hurdsfield and returning along the east side through Ingersley Vale. Return at around lunchtime. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
12/09/2022
A short, easy route for those new to walking. No stiles and only short, gentle slopes. Some paths may be uneven or muddy, so wear sturdy shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. You may like to bring a drink with you. Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:00 am – 11:30 am
13/09/2022
Have a story in the library, then go on a Bear Hunt outdoors before returning inside for refreshments and rhymes! Suitable for the under-5s plus their grown-ups. £2 per child.
Organised by Bollington Library.
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
13/09/2022
A lovely ramble through the depths of Ingersley Vale followed by the lofty heights of Rainowlow, Rainow and Kerridge Ridge.
Organised by Cheshire East Ramblers.
10:30 am – 11:45 am
13/09/2022
We bus you to Alderley Edge village. Climb up to the mysterious Alderley Edge for a short talk. Relates to Alan Garner's book: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. Walk back across the fields, through Prestbury and back to Bollington. Booking online required. Cost £5.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
13/09/2022
Are you brave enough to find out about the Spooky Stories and Forgotten Facts of Bollington? This walk will wend its way round the local streets of Bollington. Approximately 2 hours. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:00 am
14/09/2022
This walk will take us to the edges of Lyme Park via Harrop Wood, Sponds Hill and Bow Stones, before returning over Bakestonedale Moor.
Organised by ECOG.
10:15 am
14/09/2022
Heading from Bollington this largely flat walk follows towpath and disused railway line to reach Adlington before returning via Whiteley Green through farmland footpaths and tracks. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
1:00 pm
14/09/2022
Explore the hills South East of Bollington, as well as Lamaload resevoir and the beautiful Jenkin Chapel. The pace will be reasonably brisk so we can be back in Rainow by around 5:30pm. Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
2:00 pm
14/09/2022
Suitable for anyone living with dementia and their carers. Meet our members, make new friends and help us to raise awareness. The walk includes the Middlewood Way (steps to reach this) and the canal, finishing at Cafe Waterside for drinks (optional). To book your place or for more details contact Gill (gill.lancaster37@btinternet.com) or Helen (helen_sheldon@hotmail.co.uk).
Organised by Bollington Dementia Action Alliance.
6:15 pm
14/09/2022
Pleasant evening stroll past Endon Hall & Swansoe Farm, climbing up onto Kerridge Ridge via the easiest ascent. Hopefully watching the sunset from White Nancy. Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:15 am
15/09/2022
Follow the canal, then cross pastures to Higher Hurdsfield. Enjoy an hour at the Random Apple Company, Swanscoe. Help to press apples, hear about the business and eat your packed lunch in their apple yard. Return via the base of Kerridge Ridge. Children welcome. Booking online required. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
11:00 am
15/09/2022
Through the Harrop Valley to Charles Head for panoramic views along the ridge. Then over Broad Moss to Blue Boar Farm and Waggonshaw Brow, before returning to Bollington via Ginclough, Oakenbank Lane and White Nancy.
Organised by Cheshire East Ramblers.
2:00 pm
15/09/2022
Review of the present of Bollington's past when 'Cotton was King'. This gentle walk around the heart of Bollington will provide lots of fascinating facts about Bollington and how it came to be. Booking online required. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
5:30 pm
15/09/2022
This walk is open to any local young people aged 13 to 25 and their parents/carers. Come and meet our team, find out more about our services and learn some relaxation techniques at the same time! Transport from Just Drop In (Macclesfield) can be arranged. Contact hello@justdropin.co.uk to book your place on the walk
Organised by Just Drop In.
10:00 am
16/09/2022
From walking through the picturesque hamlet of Rainowlow and the wooded valley of Harrop Brook we will rise up onto the moors above Lyme Park with views stretching out to Wales and also the Peak District, before returning along the Gritstone Trail.
Organised by Cheshire East Rangers.
10:15 am
16/09/2022
We will explore all our senses as we appreciate the wonders of nature, connect with the land and encourage a feeling of deep relaxation and calm on this walk. You will learn simple practices to take away and enjoy elsewhere. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:15 am
16/09/2022
This gentle walk explores the lovely Ingersley Vale to Rainow, then pass Big Low and Rainowlow to return through the peaceful Harrop Valley. There will be a couple of stiles to navigate. Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
2:00 pm
16/09/2022
Enjoy an afternoon ramble around Pott Shrigley and the impressive Moorside Quarry with great views over the Cheshire Plain and Manchester to the Pennines beyond. There are a few steep climbs, but the walk will be mostly on the flat. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
6:00 pm
16/09/2022
A short evening amble to The Windmill where you may wish to buy refreshments. We might return in the darkness, so a torch is essential. Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
9:30 am
17/09/2022
Long walk but not that hilly. We head towards Prestbury and then Mobberley. We'll visit 2 or 3 local pubs before being bussed back at 6pm. Booking online required. Cost £5.
Organised by Bollington Real Ale Ramblers.
10:00 am
17/09/2022
This walk explores the hills that rise up out of Rainow, forming the western edge of the Peak District. Please note that there are some high stiles to negotiate at the beginning of the walk. Drink and snack recommended.
Organised by Cheshire East Ramblers.
10:15 am
17/09/2022
One for trainspotters and lovers of mansions! To quaint Butley Town and the byways of Prestbury, crossing the West Coast mainline. Return via historic Lowerhouse. Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
2:00 pm
17/09/2022
We'll head for historic Lowerhouse and then pass Mount Farm before we reach Dumbah Hollow. We finally include the canal in a mainly flat walk but with some rough, uneven and muddy ground.
Organised by ECOG.
8:30 am
18/09/2022
A real leg stretch over the hills of the western peaks to Mellor. Bring a packed lunch but there will be a planned refreshment stop at the Fox Inn at Brookbottom.
Organised by Long Distance Walkers' Association.
9:30 am
18/09/2022
A combined canal boat trip and walk. Half the group will walk to Lyme Park and return by boat; the other half will go by boat there and walk back. Includes hills, high stiles and some steps. Over 16s only. Planned return by 4pm. Booking online required. Cost £12.5.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
10:15 am
18/09/2022
We'll head along the saddle of Kerridge and over to Teggs Nose before heading back. With around 550m of ascent this will end the festival with a good stretch of the legs! Cost £3.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
1:30 pm
18/09/2022
The Middlewood Way & Bollin Valley will take us to Prestbury where we will stop at Henry's Cafe for cake & refreshments (or bring your own). Heading back via Bradley Mount & the often-muddy Dumbah Hollow. Not many hills! Donations to the Bridgend Centre welcome.
Organised by Bridgend Centre.
Booking details for festival
Our walks are led by a number of local organisations; there is a charge for some walks, which are indicated by a £ symbol on the walk programme. Where booking is not required for a walk, we just ask you to arrive in plenty of time.
Where advance booking is required, simply reserve your place by purchasing your ticket from the calendar above. For the Sensory Walk please telephone the Eye Society (phone number on the programme). If you would like any support with online booking, please contact the Bridgend Centre on 01625 576311 to arrange a convenient time for us to help you with it.
On walks starting from the Bridgend Centre, please wait outside the front of the Centre for the walk to start as numbers are limited inside.
Walking: essential information
Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a waterproof. We reserve the right not to take a person who is not properly equipped as this could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group.
Please check the walk symbols to confirm whether dogs are welcome; dogs are not allowed on some of the walks. To avoid disturbance to farm animals or wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead and under control.
Most walk leaders are volunteers.
All walks are circular unless stated.
In poor weather the leader may modify the walk, or in extreme conditions, cancel it.
A packed lunch may be required; look for the symbol on the walk details. It is advisable to carry a drink.
Young walkers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
All those taking part do so at their own risk.
Walks start promptly. Please arrive at the meeting point ahead of the time indicated
Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and bring a waterproof. We reserve the right not to take a person who is not properly equipped as this could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group
Please check the walk symbols to confirm whether dogs are welcome; dogs are not allowed on some of the walks. To avoid disturbance to farm animals or wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead and under control
Most walk leaders are volunteers
All walks are circular unless stated otherwise
In poor weather the leader may modify the walk, or in extreme conditions, cancel it
A packed lunch may be required; look for the symbol on the walk details. It is advisable to carry a drink
Young walkers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
All those taking part do so at their own risk
Some of the walks require booking so please don’t delay booking to avoid disappointment.
Please note that we do not provide refunds should you wish to cancel. In addition we do not hold or administer waiting lists for these events. If you can no longer attend an event, you could sell or give away your ticket to someone else. A good way to advertise this is through the Bollington Facebook page or the Bollington Walking Festival Facebook page.
At the beginning of the walk we will ask you to sign an attendance list and disclaimer. We sometimes use the data provided in these forms to provide our funders with statistical information (not your phone number). This data is sent anonymously and is not linked to any individual person. However, it is entirely optional, so if you are happy for us to share this information, please tick in the consent box on the form. For GDPR purposes, the Bridgend Centre is the data controller and data processor of this information. For further information, you can access our full privacy statement on our website (www.bridgendcentre.org.uk) or by asking a member of staff at the Centre.
At the beginning of the walk we will also ask you to provide a contact telephone number for NHS Test and Trace purposes or to check-in using the NHS Test and Trace App.
