HEREFORDSHIRE

1 FestivalFestivalHEREFORDSHIREW alkingPROGRAMME OF EVENTS16-24 JUNE 20182 Key to SymbolsEasy guided walkSuitable for most levels of fitness, this walk will be at a gentle guided walk A moderate level of fitness is required as there may be some steep guided walkA good level of fitness is required as the walk is quite long and/or is quite steep in Energetic guided walkA high level of fitness is required as walk is very long and/or is very steep in bring a packed lunchPlease bring coffee/tea time refreshmentsA meal is available in association with this text for details.

2 All meals included in the ticket price include a vegetarian tea is available in association with this text for details. Dogs are welcome on short leads do not bring your dog unless you see this activity is accessible by public transport. Always check times with 0871 200 22 walk has a special emphasis on HEREFORDSHIRE food and for wheelchair orElectric Mobility Vehicle usersplease check the walk to the 2018 HEREFORDSHIREW alking FestivalNine days forty-threewalks and one beautifulcounty to Mortimer Trail returns to the Walking Festival in three sectionsover the first weekend, from Kington to Ludlow.

3 Kington is the starting point for the first two sections and Leominster for the last leg, with transfers included. It is certainly a programme with a difference for 2018. Lots of goodwalks over beautiful countryside interleaved with a cycle ride, thetwenty-miler through South HEREFORDSHIRE which was fully booked lastyear, the chance to learn and practise your map reading skills in realtime with guidance on hand, walking art explained by Jess Allen or join poet Jean Atkin from the Ledbury Poetry Festival (29th June to 8th July 2018) walking through ancient woodland.

4 There s even an opportunity to follow Phil Rickman, creator of Merrily Watkins, Advisoron the Paranormal, in the HEREFORDSHIRE borderlands, as he discussessome Hereford locations from the books. Kentchurch Court has opened its gardens; ancient and modern cider orchards plus a Cider Museum tour; walks around Croft Castle with a private tour of the walled garden; turnpike roads, drovers roads, a Roman road. Storytelling as you walk through old estates; the ancientlandscapes explained by a geologist or through an app on smartphoneor tablet that helps you to observe the rocks encountered en route; a cider tribute to the Solstice.

5 You will never fit it all in!Come and walk with us, enjoying the lovely countryside and local produce for which HEREFORDSHIRE is renowned, in the care and companyof sincere thanks go to all who lead, back-up and work together voluntarily to make the HerefordshireWalking Festival the success it has achieved in the seventeen years since its inception and to Steve and SueDennis for their important contribution to its SafetyIt is the responsibility of all walkers to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walks that they have selected and that they have appropriate clothing and equipment.

6 For most walks, walking boots/shoes are essential. Carry sufficient water for the length of the walk. Carry both sun protection and wet weather protection. Take high energy walk leaders will exercise their right to refuse to take ill-equipped Young people under 18 must be accompanied by an arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of each walk. This is especially important for walks that include a bus or train journey. Walks will commence at the given time, whether all participants have arrived or not.

7 WeatherThe walk leader will be at the meeting place whatever the , in exceptional weather conditions, the walk may be re-routed orcancelled to ensure your safety. DogsWhere dogs are welcomed on a walk, this is indicated by thesymbol. Dogs may accompany these walks and must be kept on a shortlead at all times. This symbol does not guarantee a dog friendly route, youmay need to help your dog over stiles. Dogs are not permitted on anyother walks. RefundsThe booking fee - per adult per walk - is non-refundable. If the booking includes additional payment for transport or a meal, we willtry to re-sell your tickets provided you notify us of cancellation no later than21 days in advance of the walk date.

8 However, our own unsold tickets willtake priority. A administration fee will be charged per ticket cancellations within 21 days of the walk will not be refunded. Please inform us of any cancellation as soon as possible since many of the walkshave a waiting list. Alterations HEREFORDSHIRE Walking reserves the right to alter this festival programme without prior notice. The details in this programme are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. LiabilityHerefordshire Walking has endeavoured to ensure the safety of allfestival participants.

9 It cannot, however, be held liable for any injury or loss of,or damage to, personal property, however caused, except to the extent towhich it is unlawful to exclude such liability under the applicable law. You are advised to take out insurance against accident and personal the Mortimer Trail16, 17, and 18 JuneA special opportunity to walk the thirty miles of the Mortimer Trail fromKington to Ludlow over three days. Please book these four walks together until 1st April when any individual spaces remaining will be available.

10 MeetKington on 16th and 17th June and Leominster on 18th June. Map RefB5 and E4 OrganiserRamblers Association, Hereford Group CostAdult , Child each walk, inc transportAlong the Mortimer Trail Day 1 Kington to BytonSaturday, 16th June 2018, to milesFrom Kington, climb up and over Rushock Hill with good views into through Titley before ascending Wapley Hill to view the hill fort the Mortimer Trail Day 2 Byton to Croft CastleSunday, 17th June 2018.