Tuesday 16 July 2013

How Much Is A Walking Festival?

Walking Festivals UK have done some research and found that the you can have a long weekend 'Walking Festival ' for a fraction of the cost of a 'Walking Holiday'

For the  Much Wenlock Walking Festival starting on the 6th Of September we have put together a little itinerary to see how much the whole weekend would cost with B&B and 4 days of guided walking for 2 people.(there are more walks to choose from).


Friday 6th September - 

Arrive at The Wenlock Pottery B&B at lunchtime
(there is quite a few B&B's to choose from)

Walk : (1) Arlescott Walk 
This excellent walk gives splendid views the surrounding hills and countryside.  It also visits the site of the abandoned medieval village of Arlescott.
Time: 2pm start.  2 ½ to 3 hours.
From: The Square
Distance: 11Km.  7 miles
Terrain:- Moderate with good field tracks, old railway line and some quiet country lanes.
Saturday 7th September :- 
After Breakfast
Walk:  Along the Edge Walk
Bus fare or valid pass required.
Time: 10am. (for  the 10:10 bus) 4 to 5 hours
From: Queen Street bus stop
Bring a picnic lunch or buy food from the pub
Distance: 16Km. 10 miles
We will use the Wenlock Wanderer Shuttle bus to travel to the start and walk back to Much Wenlock.
We will call at the Wenlock Edge Pub.
Terrain:- Mostly good tracks with some steep ascents and descents.
Limited numbers – booking is essential.
Quiz – Saturday night at Wenlock Pottery
Join us for a bit of fun with a general knowledge quiz. The price includes a simple supper.
Bar available
Teams of up to 4.
Starts at 7.30pm
£6 per person (includes food)
Sunday 8th September :-
After Breakfast
Acton Round Walk (walking off the beer from the night before)
This walk through woods, fields and orchards offers beautiful countryside, a historic church and a few surprises.
Time: 10.00am start. 4 hours.
From: The Square
Bring a picnic lunch
Distance:  13.3 Km.  8 miles
Terrain:- Moderate
Monday 10th September:-
After breakfast checkout of B&B
Cressage to Wenlock walk.
Bus fare or valid pass required.
We catch the bus to the nearby village of Cressage and walk back to Much Wenlock over the Wenlock Edge. The walk affords splendid views of the Wrekin, the Edge and other hills.
Time: 9:45 (for the 10:04 bus)  2 hours
From: Queen Street bus stop
Distance: - 7Km.  4 ½ miles
Terrain:- Moderate on field paths and quiet country lanes.
Terrain:- Moderate
Total Cost = £24 for the 4 walks for 2 people
                   £12 for pub quiz
                   £210 for 3 nights B&B for 2 people in a 4 Star B&B
                    £246 for 2 people - that is great value for a 4 day 3 night walking holiday

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Just been asked on twitter for the single price and using the B&B website it is £153 for the walks and accommodation - For a family of 4 £412 for the accommodation, walks and Quiz!!

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