RURAL ROSSENDALE FOODIE WALKING FESTIVAL 1st October 2010 - 4th October 2010 1st - 4th October 2010 Walks must be pre-booked Dogs allowed

Many people who visit Rossendale for the first time The Fudge Trudge. A circular route around Whitworth departing from 10 miles 01.10.10 10.00 £3.00 are always pleasantly surprised by the hills and Market Street through Healey Dell, across Brown Wardle Hill and back /16 km variety of walks the area has to offer. This year the around Cowm Reservoir with a short stop at the Fudge Village to refuel. Rural Rossendale Walking Festival features a host Swish and Chips. A circular route departing from The Bizzy Plaice, of aptly named ‘foodie’ walks, taking in the best of (Taste Highest Quality Award) walking over Scout 7 miles Rossendale’s local food producers. 02.10.10 Moor and viewing the largest on-shore wind farm in to the top of 10.00 £5.00 /11 km via Sandbeds Road and back to The Bizzy Plaice for Fish The interesting programme of walks takes place on and Chips. the first weekend in October which coincides with Rossendale Farmers market on 03.10.10. So if you Saturday Sarsaparilla Surprise. A surprise walk in the want to sample some local produce and take in the with special guest photographer imparting useful tips and hints; so bring 4 miles 02.10.10 10.00 £3.00 unique working environment of the Rossendale your camera. Departing from the East Lancashire Railway Station at /6 km countryside you can book your place now by , stopping off for a glass of Sarsaparilla at Fitzpatrick’s Britain’s contacting Wendy Davison on: 07746 556337 or email: last temperance bar. Free Sarsaparilla drops for all walkers. [email protected] The Cheese Breeze. A family friendly walk around Cronkshaw Fold Farm. Adults 2 miles 03.10.10 Viewing the animals and learning all about farming in the Alden Valley. 10.00 £3.00 /3 km Children For a real Lancashire experience make the most of the Lancashire Cheese samples for all walkers. Free weekend walks by booking in to any one of the places to stay on www.ruralrossendale.co.uk. High standards The Soup Loop. A circular route departing from Leisure Hall taking 12 miles and stunning views abound and a warm welcome 03.10.10 in part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, The Rossendale Way and the Pennine 10.00 £3.00 Bridleway. Stopping off en route for a delicious bowl of home-made soup /19 km awaits you whatever the weather. at Peers Clough Farm. The event is organised by lady volunteers that run local Black Pudding Plod. A circular route around Grane Valley B&B’s and self-catering properties in the Rossendale departing from Waterside Industrial Estate the home of the award winning 7 miles 04.10.10 10.00 £3.00 Valley. A proportion of the funds raised on the day will Real Lancashire Black Pudding Company. Black pudding recipe leaflet for /11 km be donated to the North West Air Ambulance and First all participating walkers. Responders team.