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The following COVID-19 walking guidelines are likely n Whilst leaders take every care, your comfort to be in place at the time of the Festival. These will and safety are your own responsibility. Everyone There is a wide choice of guided walks and evening be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. taking part in Otley Walking Festival does so at entertain ments over the nine days of the Festival. n If you have any COVID-19 symptoms you must their own risk. These vary from short strolls to challenging walks, not attend the walk. n See our website www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk from historic town centre to peaceful scenic for further information about the walks and any last n Please bring hand sanitiser and face covering. countryside. In the evenings you can enjoy themed minute changes, especially to bus times. walks and exciting events in and around Otley. n Follow the government’s latest social distancing n Clothing and footwear appropriate for the rules: see https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus conditions are essential. We want everyone to safely enjoy the events and walks in Otley Walking Festival 2021. Otley has n Avoid touching gates, stiles, and path furniture n Bring a packed lunch on walks starting in the excellent walking countryside, which is reflected in the where possible. morning and lasting more than 3 hours. n variety of walks in the programme. Please n Do not share food and drink or equipment, such Make sure that you bring plenty of food and water remember to take care on your walks, keep to the as walking poles. to drink (at least 2 litres on the longer walks). Government’s Covid-19 guidelines, follow the n Always carry a hat and sunscreen with you n Country Code, and respect Wharfedale’s wonderful If you develop symptoms after the walk, apply for a COVID-19 test, support NHS contact tracing if even if it does not feel warm. environment. requested, and inform us of the result if positive. n The pace of the walk is appropriate to the distance and the available time. Please accept the pace set. n Contact details of participants will be kept for 21 Otley Walking Festival is run entirely by volunteers Short walks tend to be at a fairly slow pace, the longer and supported by local organisations. Walks and days and provided to NHS Track and Trace if required. walks will be much faster. events are free except where stated. If you have Anyone getting ahead of the leader may be deemed to enjoyed the Walking Festival and wish to make a have left the walk. donation towards the running costs, then please do so FIND OUT MORE n Under 18s must be accompanied by a via your walk leader. Thank you. responsible adult. Walking Festival Office 07564 625129 We are hoping that Otley Walking Festival 2021 will n We would prefer that you did not bring your Tourist Information Centre 01943 462485 go ahead. Please check our website for updates to dog. If you do, you will be expected to keep your the Festival due to the COVID-19 situation. Otley Town Council 01943 466335 dog under close control at all times. Bus & train services 0113 2457676 n Dogs and dog-related incidents are not covered Ruth Blackwell, (Chair, Otley Walking Festival Committee) Walking Festival www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk by the Festival’s insurance so please make sure you Email: [email protected] are fully insured if accompanied by your dog. Supported By Government Covid-19 regulations: n Timings given for walks do not include time BACKCOUNTRYUK taken to travel to and from the walk, unless stated. Bondgate Bakery, Otley https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Leeds City Council, WE HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS Otley Town Council OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL 2021 Yorkshire Water OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL IS RUN ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS THE RUNNING COSTS. THANK YOU! Otley Walking 2021_Otley Walking Festival 2015.qxp 26/04/2021 18:56 Page 1 Page 18:56 26/04/2021 2015.qxp Festival Walking 2021_Otley Walking Otley Otley Walking 2021_Otley Walking Festival 2015.qxp 26/04/2021 18:56 Page 2 FOR COVID COMPLIANCE, MANY WALKS THIS YEAR REQUIRE BOOKING. PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP ON THESE WALKS WITHOUT BOOKING. YORKSHIRE GRIT FROM OTLEY THRUSCROSS RESERVOIR ROUND SATURDAY 26 JUNE Meet John Raffo and Ian Andrew, Otley Conservation Task Meet John Nightingale at Thruscross car park, Reservoir Road, GRAND OPENING – 20th BIRTHDAY Force, at the junction of Church Lane and Kirkgate, Otley. Thruscross, Harrogate, HG3 4BB. Depart 1pm. Celebrate TWENTY years of Otley Walking Festival at Otley Depart 10am. BOOKING REQUIRED. BOOKING REQUIRED. Parish Church, Kirkgate, Otley, LS21 3HW. Celebration Cake, Booking opens May 17: 01943 464087. Booking opens May 17: www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk refreshments, photos, and more! Start at 9am. Finish by 10am. Historical walk with great views History of the reservoir, ruined mills and the flooded village of West End. No booking required. 6.5 miles 5 hrs. (max) Moderate Circular 6 miles 3 hrs. Moderate Circular EAVESDROP - A SONIC NATURE TRAIL OTLEY CHEVIN ORIENTEERING COURSE OTLEY CHEVIN GEOLOGICAL TRAIL Eavesdrop is a sound installation taking place in Otley: field Meet John Nightingale at Upper Shawfield car park, East Chevin Meet William Fraser, Leeds Geological Association, at East recordings of local wildlife are fused with a musical underscore. Rd. Otley, LS21 1DD. Depart 6pm. No booking required. Chevin Quarry car park, East Chevin Rd., Otley, LS21 3DD. The recordings can be accessed anytime during the Festival via Practise micronavigation with orienteering maps following the Danefield Depart 5.30pm. No booking required. smart phones by scanning QR codes placed throughout Otley. Orienteering Permanent course A walk back in time. The self-guided route starts in Gallows Hill and finishes at the 4 miles 2.5 hrs. Moderate Circular 2 miles 3 hrs. Easy Circular White House. For a full route and list of QR code locations TWENTY TREES OF OTLEY MICK BRADLEY’S please visit www.james-hamilton.co.uk/eavesdrop Meet Tom Raper at starting point in Otley (to be advised after WAINWRIGHT ADVENTURES 2 miles 1.5 hrs. Easy Linear booking). Depart 7pm. Walk finishes at Wharfemeadows Park. Mick Bradley presents stunning photographs illustrating the BOOKING REQUIRED. pleasures and occasional mishaps of summitting all 214 MIND THE GAP Booking opens May 17: www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk Wainwrights. Tickets £3 from Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Meet Candy and Mike at Surprise View car park, Yorkgate, Otley, Fascinating walk identifying common and rare trees in Otley St., Otley, LS21 3AN.