The friends of
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 were formed to support the Countryside Ranger team organising the festival and now the Friends are carrying out a co-ordinating role in delivering the 2018 festival. The Friends are looking for people to help with various aspects of the festival such as becoming walk co-leaders or helping with all the administration associated with the booking of the walks, etc. So if you feel you may wish to help please contact Les on 01995 672230 or at les.fragle@ gmail.com and he will happily explain what the Friends are about.
To help you decide which is the walk for you, wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk.
Festival Long Distance Walks
Terrain Guide
Festival Long Distance “Knott to Tot” Three Day Challenge
All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.
Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May A series of three walks exploring Wyre from the seashore to the Bowland Fells. These are strenuous walks for the seasoned walker and each walk is between 14 to 16 miles long.
Information on walking grades
Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary.
Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock. Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock.
Visitor Information
For regularly updated information about what’s going on in Wyre visit:
The Countryside Code Respect, Protect, Enjoy
A minibus/taxi will be provided to get you to the start for days 1 and 2. For all these walks you will need to bring all weather clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink.
Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
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discoverwyre.co.uk Tel: 01995 602125
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 Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home Keep dogs under effective control Enjoy the outdoors Plan ahead and be prepared Follow advice and local signs
2018
For information on Garstang also visit
visitgarstang.com
Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May 2018
For information on the Forest of Bowland visit
Moss, Meadows and Moorland
forestofbowland.com Wyre Council, Civic Centre Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 7PU
In case of an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue.
Tel: 01253 891000 wyre.gov.uk /discoverwyr e
Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.
@wyrecouncil
@discoverwyre
Tramper suitable – walk suitable for people using trampers (see overleaf for hire details).
There is an initial £5 joining fee to support the Friends and for this you will receive regular newsletters to keep you updated with what we are up to.
Celebratory Walking Festival Social
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.
To celebrate the success of the Festival we will be holding a social event on Saturday 19 May at the Tithe Barn, Garstang from 6pm and all are welcome to join us. There will be music with contributions towards the cost gratefully received. Anyone wishing to partake of food can order from the bar in the normal way. More details of the event will be publicised nearer the time.
Celebrate springtime around Garstang, Rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain
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Photography used within this leaflet courtesy of Michael Coleran Photography and Albert Dewhirst.
Important information before your walk
Welcome to the
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2018 Walking Festival
Visit Garstang Walking Festival Open Day
Co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council.
Come along to our open afternoon Thursday 22 March 2018 Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square
The theme of the festival this year is
Moss, Meadows and Moorland
2pm-6pm
Open Access Area
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There will be an opportunity to book on the walks and activities, meet the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and find out about places to visit in Garstang and Wyre.
Lancashire • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all Coastal Way walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.Footpaths/Bridlepaths Scorton Millennium Way
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M6
Wyre Way
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Walk Meeting Points
Dolphinholme
200 m
Morecambe Bay
• The finish times of the walks are approximate as the Parks & Picnic Area duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g. i Information Centre crossing stiles. Country Park
• If you cannot attend a walk please, if possible, let the Scorton Cycle Route Duty Ranger or Visit Garstang staff know in good time Lancashire Cycleway so if there are reserves on the list they can be givenCanal the Motorway chance to attend the walk.
Grizedale & Bleasdale Cycle Route
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• On some walks public transport may be used and the need to bring money or bus pass with you this will be highlighted in this leaflet. On some other walks transport will be provided which is why the cost of these walks is higher than for other walks.
There are walks for all abilities throughout the week. How to book and find out more You can book your place on the activities (as well as accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre.
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A walk or activity with a £ symbol next to it will be charged, as follows: Free - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children Legstretchers (2 hours) £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children half day walks 1 - 4 hours £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions and children full day walks over 4 hours
Preesall
For a few walks, £12 / £10 where transport is provided, as indicated
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Churchtown
i Cleveleys
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Hambleton
Thornton
A587
Poultonle-Fylde
By car
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 please inform your leader for your own safety, come dressed to match the type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing.
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Calder Vale
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Myerscough
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Claughton
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• For some walks there may be items such as binoculars, camera, etc. to bring with you but they will be highlighted in this leaflet and a reminder will be given when you have booked a walk.
Safety
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Barnacre
Garstang
Blackpool Directions to Garstang
If you have any medical conditions that the activity leader about, mention this at the start of the activity. 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.
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Rossall
• Please bring any medication you may need during the walk.
Health
Location
Cabus
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• Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to cater for all weather conditions, including conditions underfoot and bring a drink (particularly on the longer walks).
Guided Walk price guide
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• 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 on the one hour health walks and legstretchers, 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 them.
The map alongside 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 or public) is used from the meeting point to the walk start;
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Forest of Bowland AONB 22 Meeting points Bridleways
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Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, upland views, local history and also explore to the west of Bowland, the wetlands and the coast.
Poor Weather 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 and the group whether or not to cancel.
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Nature Reserve
Walkers will be able to experience the best of spring time in the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain.
How to book and pay Please pay over the phone using a debit card by calling the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or if you want to pay by cash visit the centre, which is open 6 days a week, Mon-Sat. You can also pay by cheque made payable to WYRE COUNCIL and send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings, 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.
Garstang Walking Festival
Height above sea level
Train
Visit Garstang Centre opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm By phone: 01995 602125 Online: Complete the Booking Request Form at wyre.gov.uk/GarstangWalkingFestival Or email: garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Or by post to; Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF
wyre.gov.uk/walking
This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Wyre Council Licence No. 100018720 2004.
Bilsborrow
Great Eccleston
A586
Inskip
A585
M55
From the north - Exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). J3 J4 Follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 south, for approx 10 minutes. 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. 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.
From the Fylde Coast take the A586 l Garstang na CCaa to Churchtown. tTurn left onto the A6J32 er s a nc north and follow the signs to Garstang, La for approx 5 minutes. M6 J1 J1
By public transport
For details of train and bus times please ring 0871 200 22 33 or 03457 48 49 50. The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and Lancaster.
For bookings ring 01995 602125
Walk Number
1 Knott End G11 2 Poulton G41 3 Great Eccleston Health Walk 4 St Michaels G8 5 Churchtown G31 6 Bilsborrow G34 7 Catterall G30 8 Garstang G2, Health Walk, G3, G4, G7, G12, G13, G17, G22, G33, G37 9 Winmarleigh G16 10 Cockerham G15 11 Glasson Dock G24 12 Scorton G6, G27, G29 13 Claughton G36 14 Cobble Hey G35 15 Calder Vale G9, G28, G40 16 Abbeystead G14, G25 17 Bleasdale G5, G10, G18, G19, G20, G21, G23, G26 18 Dunsop Bridge G32, G39 19 Langden Valley G42 20 Rossall Point G38