See Events page for guided walks
Bollington Walking Festival will take place from 15th to 31st October
Call in and pick up a brochure. Over the two weeks, ther will be over 30 led walks of varying lengths, social events and children's activities during half term week.
'Heritage Trails' - all routes are circular and start and finish at the Bridgend Centre
Packs containing a map, easy to follow directions, children's adventure quiz and furry keepsake are available for each Trail from the Bridgend Centre at £2.00 per pack.
Trail 1 - The 'Bee Happy' Trail, 4 mile introduction to Bollington taking in Middlewood Way and Canal
Trail 2 - 'Ribbon of History', 4 1/2 or 6 mile walk investigating sights, sounds and scents around Harrop Valley
Trail 3 - 'Written in Stone', 3 1/2 mile walk to Bollington's famous landmark White Nancy , exploring the theme of quarrying in Bollington
Trail 4 - 'Revolving in Time', 4 or 4 1/2 mile walk to Rainow looking at the mills and agriculture of the area
Trail 5 - 'Drifting through the Past', 7 1/2 or 8 1/2 mile walk via Bakestonedale explores mining for coal and fireclay
Trail 6 - 'As the Crow Flies', 5 1/2 mile walk to Higher Hurdsfield looking at changes in the environment
Trail 7 -' Travelling in Time' 5 1/2 miles walk to Adlington exploring the theme of transport
Trail 8 - 'Upstairs, Downstairs', 6 mile walk to Butley Town looking at aspects of social history
Each Heritage Trail Pack contains a map, directions, memories, quiz with answers and a furry keepsake for the end of the walk. Markers will guide you around the trail and don't forget to look for surprises along the way!
Guided Walks are led from the Centre most Wednesdays. These range from easy walks of approx. 2 miles, moderate walks led by Macclesfield Rangers of approx. 3 miles, to longer walks led by Bridgend Staff of approx. 5-6 miles. Each walk takes in point of interest relating to the history or flora and fauna of the area. Please ring 01625 576311 to obtain further details or see the Events page for details of the next walks.
