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Kington walking festival September 15tH -18TH 2016

1 WELCOME K apples, beef and cider and the wild uplands of It is perfect walking country for the tough and the lazy alike. This year our programme comprises over 40 guided walks plus led challenge for walkers and runners alike. Whether you fancy an amble through the secret gardens of a pub or two), or a hike to the heart of an Volcano there will be something for you. Then to use up your unspent energy you can join John Jones and evening of lively music and dancing, perhaps having joined John’s final walk to complete the One Hundred in aid of WELCOME to kington walks 2016 KINGTONWALKS.ORG

ington sits on the frontier between the green and Kasymmetrical hills of , famous for apples, beef and cider and the wild uplands of . It is perfect walking country for the tough and the lazy alike. This year our programme comprises over 40 guided walks plus The Eight Peaks Challenge, a popular self- led challenge for walkers and runners alike. Whether you fancy an amble through the secret gardens of Kington, a walk along Glyndwr’s Way (with a pub or two), or a hike to the heart of an Ancient Volcano there will be something for you. Then to use up your unspent energy you can join John Jones and The Reluctant Ramblers’ gig for an evening of lively music and dancing, perhaps having joined John’s final walk to complete the Hereford One Hundred in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Programme guide Clothing Walks will commence at the given time, whether all Th1 You will be expected to ensure that you are properly participants have arrived or not. Please note that All walks are graded according to their difficulty and Sponsored by Offa’s Dyke National Trail equipped for the grade and length of walk. For walks durations given for walks are approximate. length as follows: Start graded 2, 3 and 4, walking boots, a waterproof jacket Age Key to symbols and trousers, warm clothes, gloves, plus hat and Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. a rucksack are essential (it may be cold on the tops Duration Easy No steep gradients and in late September). For walks graded above level one Booking Distance minimal rough terrain. These walks we would strongly advise against walkers wearing Most walks are priced at £5 for a half day and £7 for Leader are suitable for most, including those jeans on any of our walks, as these are not sufficiently a longer walk. Some walks involve an additional cost Max No with limited walking ability and weather proof. Walk leaders may refuse to take people to cover transport, food or admission charges. who are not properly equipped or prepared. Price families with children. NB: Walks using public bus services Food and drink All information is correct at time of going to press; Bring packed lunch. Moderate There may be some the fragmentary remains of the Dyke itself are well to the Ensure that you have an adequate supply of water however, both Herefordshire & County Councils short sections of steep gradients and east, though coming closer to you all the time! The path (and a hot drink if you wish) and sufficient food for are reviewing public transport provision. Should a rises from the Wye Valley on to the hills of Radnorshire, some rough terrain but any climb will the length of walk – there are no cafés on the hills! particular service be axed, we will make alternative and having traversed the moorland ridges of Disgwylfa and be taken at a relaxed pace. These A packed lunch for an all day walk is strongly advised. arrangements. walkers should be aware that this may Hergest, descends into Herefordshire at Kington. The walk walks are suitable for most people of Where refreshments are included on a walk, this entail a small extra charge for the walk. includes several steepish climbs. A minibus will take you to is clearly stated. To avoid disappointment please book your place[s] average fitness. the start of the walk. in advance. We anticipate that many of the walks will Safety Energetic May include rough terrain, be fully booked prior to the event. Priority is given to Your leaders’ duty is to the group and they may refuse online bookings; however, should you wish to book by Th2 with steep climbs and descents. to accept a walker whose clothing or equipment post please complete the booking form on page 21 Sponsored by The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) Requires a good level of fitness. is unsuitable. If you choose to leave the group and send it, together with a stamped, self-addressed Start at any time, your leader is no longer responsible for envelope and your cheque (made payable to Kington Strenuous Walks require fitness you. Please have consideration for other people and Walks) to Tourist Information Centre, 5 Church Street, and stamina to cope with several keep mobile phone use to a minimum. We also ask Kington, HR5 3AZ. You can also book in person at the Duration steep climbs and to cover a good all walkers not to smoke while on guided walks, out Tourist Information Centre. Distance distance at a steady pace. of consideration for others and to avoid undue risk of fire or littering the countryside. No liability will Any unsold places will be available on the day from the Leader Historical or scientific interest be accepted for loss or injury that occurs as a result Festival HQ at The Burton Hotel, Mill St, Kington. Max No of taking part in any Walk or Event. Bookings are non-refundable except in the unlikely Price Spectacular views and / or photo- event that a walk is cancelled. Bring packed lunch. graphic opportunities Timing Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes Dogs Herefordshire living landscape starting at Birches Farm, Pub walk before the start of each walk. This is especially We regret that dogs are not allowed on any of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s recently purchased reserve important for walks that include a bus journey. guided walks. and not yet open to the public, untouched by the plough or 4 RG Thursday 15 September 2016

Walks will commence at the given time, whether all Th1 Hay to Kington on Offa fertilisers for centuries and one of the UK’s newest Sites of Special Scientific Interest. We will then do a large circular Sponsored by Offa’s Dyke National Trail loop via 2 other of the HWT’s reserves and other sites of Start 9:15am Mill St car park, Kington interest. The walk will be led by the HWT local reserves (SO 295 565) manager who will talk about the flora and fauna we will Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Duration 8 hrs see, the biodiversity of the area and the work of the Trust. Distance 15 miles The walk will pass through Eardisley where refreshments can be purchased if required and ends back at Birches Most walks are priced at £5 for a half day and £7 for Leader Rob Dingle Farm. The Birches Farm is situated 2 miles south of a longer walk. Some walks involve an additional cost Max No 14 people Kington, on the A4111. Price £10 (inc. transport) Bring packed lunch. On this section of Offa’s Dyke Path Th3 Circling the Arrow Powys County Councils the fragmentary remains of the Dyke itself are well to the (Huntington, Newchurch and east, though coming closer to you all the time! The path Michaelchurch on Arrow.) rises from the Wye Valley on to the hills of Radnorshire, Start 9:30am Place de Marines, Kington arrangements. walkers should be aware that this may and having traversed the moorland ridges of Disgwylfa and Hergest, descends into Herefordshire at Kington. The walk (SO 295 566) includes several steepish climbs. A minibus will take you to Duration 6 hrs the start of the walk. in advance. We anticipate that many of the walks will Distance 8 miles be fully booked prior to the event. Priority is given to Leader Malcolm Mason Th2 Living Landscapes online bookings; however, should you wish to book by Max No 14 people post please complete the booking form on page 21 Sponsored by The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) Price £10.00 (inc. transport) and send it, together with a stamped, self-addressed Start 9:30am Birches Farm near Kington. Parking envelope and your cheque (made payable to Kington is available. (SO 296 538) Bring packed lunch. This circular walk uses public Walks) to Tourist Information Centre, 5 Church Street, footpaths to explore the beautiful landscape where Kington, HR5 3AZ. You can also book in person at the Duration 7 hrs and Wales meet around the valley of the river Distance 11 miles Arrow. Linking the hamlets of Huntington, Newchurch Any unsold places will be available on the day from the Leader Jim Light, HWT Reserve Officer and Michaelchurch on Arrow, this is an opportunity to explore this historic border landscape alive with reminders Max No 20 people of the past. The route includes a number of stiles and Price £7.00 some steepish ascents and descents - but this is a walk Bring packed lunch. This walk explores the to savour, and it can be completed at a pace to suit the Herefordshire living landscape starting at Birches Farm, group. A minibus will take you to the start and return you Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s recently purchased reserve to Kington. and not yet open to the public, untouched by the plough or 5 Thursday 15 September 2016

Th4 A Walk too Spa! Llandegley to is followed by a 3.5 miles walk with some moorland but Th7 less climbing. If time allows a brief pub visit whilst waiting Start Llandrindod Wells for the bus back to Kington. Starting at 10:00am to Start 10:00am Mill St car park, Kington catch the 10:10am service bus to Knighton. Bring money (SO 295 565) for buses, train and drinks the building stones tell. From Duration Duration 7 hrs tropical oceans to quarrymen and architects, every stone Distance has a secret history. The walk will be on pavements and Distance 7 miles Leader footpaths around the town centre. Leader Sandra Payne Max No Max No 20 people Th6 Trees of the World, Meet the Price Price £7.00 + bus fare Champions Bring packed lunch & bus fare Bring packed lunch & bus fare. A very steep ascent No 461 Start 10:00am Entrance, Hergest Croft Gardens, walk passes Llynheilyn Lake and crosses remote moorland to the top of Llandegley rocks with 360 degrees of Kington (SO 284 566) stunning views. Walking along the ridge to Llandrindod before climbing to 500 m over Caety Traylow Hill. After a Duration 3 hrs Wells. Some road walking, some wet areas and a few stiles. long descent to the picturesque village of to stop A long descent to Llandrindod lake to catch the return bus. Distance 3 miles for a drink at The Royal Oak, if it is open. The remaining 4.5 miles to Kington is a steady climb and descent over Catching the 10:10am bus (461) to Llandegley. Leader Elizabeth Banks & Rowan Griffiths Hergest Ridge. Max No 15 people Th5 Along Glyndwr’s Way to the Price £7.50 (including garden entry) Th8 Heart of Wales Hergest Croft Gardens is the Banks’ family garden where Sponsored by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sponsored by Southbourne B&B four generations have been passionate gardeners and Earth Heritage Trust Start 10:00am Mill Street car park, Kington distinguished dendrologists. It comprises one of ‘the most Start (SO 295 565) extensive private arboreta in Britain’ with over 90 champion trees. Set in 70 acres, the walk will include the Gardens, Duration Duration 8 hrs the Park and the medieval Park Wood, which contains Distance Distance 11 miles a garden planted like a Himalayan valley. Homemade Leader Leader Geoff Cooper lunches and teas are available in the tea room. Stout shoes Max No Max No 20 people and rainwear required. Elizabeth Banks, President Emeritus of the RHS will lead the walk and Rowan Griffiths, the Price Price £7.00 + bus fare gardener responsible for cataloguing the collection, will Discover the stories that the buildings and stones of Bring packed lunch & bus fare. A walk in 3 parts assist. This walk is repeated on Friday (Fr4). Kington can tell. From church to tramway, from quarrymen taking in bus and train journeys and pub stops. Included to masons, learn the many tales of the town from a is the first 7 miles of the Glyndwr’s Way with a couple of member of The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth steep climbs and a lunch time stop in a remote village Heritage Trust on this easy to moderate walk along pub. A short train trip on the beautiful Heart of Wales line pavements and footpaths. 6 7 Thursday 15 September 2016 is followed by a 3.5 miles walk with some moorland but Th7 Remote Radnorshire Th9 Artistic Ramblings waiting Start 10:00am Mill St car park, Kington Sponsored by Leg Of Mutton Gallery (SO 295 565) catch the 10:10am service bus to Knighton. Bring money Start 11:00am Mill St car park, Kington for buses, train and drinks the building stones tell. From Duration 7 hrs (SO 295 565) tropical oceans to quarrymen and architects, every stone Distance 11 miles Duration 3 hrs has a secret history. The walk will be on pavements and Leader Gary Burton Distance 5 miles Max No 20 people Leader Shannon Donovan Trees of the World, Meet the Price £7.00 + bus fare Max No 8 people Bring packed lunch & bus fare. Depart on service bus Price £5.00 No 461 at 10.10am and alight at Fforest Inn. This linear 10:00am Entrance, Hergest Croft Gardens, Experience a warm welcome (along with tea and cake) walk passes Llynheilyn Lake and crosses remote moorland from four Kington area artists. The walk starts with a visit to before climbing to 500 m over Caety Traylow Hill. After a Lyonshall painter Laura Rowlatt, whose watercolours and oils long descent to the picturesque village of Gladestry to stop are characterised by strong line and keenly observed colour. for a drink at The Royal Oak, if it is open. The remaining We then visit the home and studio of Nancy Frost, maker 4.5 miles to Kington is a steady climb and descent over of cheerful, functional ceramic homeware and intriguing Hergest Ridge. mixed-media sculpture. The walk concludes with a stop at Leg of Mutton, an informal art gallery run by artists Shannon Th8 Talking Stones of Kington Donovan and Andrew Eastwood. Both create unique Hergest Croft Gardens is the Banks’ family garden where Sponsored by Herefordshire and Worcestershire sculptural pieces that demonstrate the joy and versatility of Earth Heritage Trust clay as an artistic medium. most Start 10.30am Mill St car park, Kington (SO 295 565) extensive private arboreta in Britain’ with over 90 champion Th10 Dunkertons’ Apple & Cider trees. Set in 70 acres, the walk will include the Gardens, Duration 3 hrs Distance 3 miles Walk Sponsored by Dunkertons’ Cider Leader Elliot Carter lunches and teas are available in the tea room. Stout shoes Start 11:00pm The Cider Barn Restaurant at Max No 20 people and rainwear required. Elizabeth Banks, President Emeritus Dunkertons’ (SO 395 566) Price £5.00 the Duration 2 hours followed by lunch Discover the stories that the buildings and stones of Distance 1 mile Kington can tell. From church to tramway, from quarrymen to masons, learn the many tales of the town from a Leader Robert the cider maker member of The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Max No 30 people Heritage Trust on this easy to moderate walk along Price £12.00 (includes lunch) pavements and footpaths. 7 7 Thursday 15 September 2016

A walk around the orchards at Dunkertons’ Cider, with iron founding, tanning, threshing, pumping water etc. The explanation of and chance to see the different apples walk will include eight of these sites and Alan will explain and the process, and to taste the results. Includes a how they developed and the evidence that remains. Stout ploughman’s style meal at the Cider Barn restaurant. shoes are recommended and there is one gate to be (Drinks not included). Meet in the car park at the Cider climbed over. The walk will finish at The Little Cafe on the Barn Restaurant at Dunkertons’, outside Pembridge. Square, where tea and coffee will be provided.

Th11 Walking For Health Sponsored by Walking For Health Start 1:00pm Victoria Road, opposite YHA Kington. (SO 300 567) Duration 2 hrs Leader Derek Blunn Price Free The Kington walk takes place every week at 1:00pm on a Thursday. The walk is around the footpaths and lanes that criss cross Kington and is classed as a ‘progression’ walk so will involve some stiles and undulating ground. It may last up to two hours. The walk is FREE so just turn up wearing sensible shoes.

Th12 Kington Mills and Weirs Sponsored by The Little Café on the Square Start 2:00pm Lych Gate, St Mary’s Church, Kington (SO 292 567) Duration 3 hrs Distance 3 miles Leader Alan Stoyel Max No 18 people Price £5.00 Kington has had a total of 14 water powered sites serving a variety of industries: corn milling, woollen cloth making, 8 iron founding, tanning, threshing, pumping water etc. The walk will include eight of these sites and Alan will explain how they developed and the evidence that remains. Stout

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Fr1 The Hard Rock Ridge on Hanter’s summit, all this and so much more on a fun 10:10am service bus 41 to Knighton, alighting at Titley. The guided tour of Hergest’s smaller neighbour. On a clear day walk will Start 8:45am Mill St car park, Kington you will see Clee Hill, The Wrekin, The Brecon Beacons, (SO 295 565) The Black Mountains and The Malvern Hills. Usually red Fr4 Duration 9 hrs kites, peregrine falcons and buzzards will be seen, along Distance 11 miles with evidence of foxes, badgers and host of other wildlife Start Leader Nick Eve big and small. This is a six mile walk that takes you along Worsell Wood, with an ascent of Hanter Hill and finishes Max No 14 people with a stroll along Hergest Ridge before dropping back Price £10 + bus fare into Kington. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will be provided Duration free of charge on the summit of Hanter Hill. Crossing two Bring a packed lunch and bus fare. A spectacular Distance walk along two consecutive ridges of hard rock that create stiles and a stream this walk can get muddy even in dry Leader a dramatic landmark in the landscape. We will take a weather and there is a steep section to the summit of minibus to Builth Wells, walk steeply up through the quarry Hanter Hill. This is a walk just for Kington Primary School. Max No roads to the top of the first ridge and then along into Price wilderness, passing several hill forts and standing stones. Fr3 Eywood: the ghost of the park Hergest Croft Gardens is the Banks’ family garden where Descending into a remote valley we will climb again to the & garden four generations have been passionate gardeners and second ridge and then using tracks and paths, continue distinguished on to Llandegley Rocks and descend to the church. We Sponsored by The Arms most extensive private arboreta in Britain’ with over 90 make a small detour during the second ridge to visit an Start 10:00am Mill Street car park, Kington champion trees. Set in 70 acres, the walk will include old mining level, so bring a torch. This is a remote country (SO 295 565) the Gardens, the Park and the medieval Park Wood, walk well off the beaten track. Return will be by public bus Duration 5 hrs which contains a garden planted like a Himalayan valley. service. Homemade lunches and teas are available in the tea Distance 6 miles room. Stout shoes and rainwear required. Elizabeth Banks, Fr2 Hanter Hill Highlights Leader Richard Burden President Emeritus of the RHS will lead the walk and Sponsored by Redkite Fostering Max No 20 people Rowan the collection, will assist. This walk is repeated on Thursday Duration 4 hrs Price £7.00 + bus fare (Th6). Distance 6 miles From the Eywood drive entrance at Titley, the walk visits Leader Tony Collier the Titley Pool Nature Reserve and proceeds to the site of the demolished house via its abandoned carriage drive, Fr5 Find the badger sett visible from space, explore the exploring the remains of the park, pleasure gardens and cauldron where the trolls hang out, have your picture Start other features before returning to Kington on footpaths, taken at the hermit’s palatial residence, maybe catch a tracks and lanes via Rushock and Barton. Our thanks glimpse of the witch at the ghost house or find the lost to various landowners for permitting access to areas Duration grave of the poor soul who’s dying wish was to be buried not generally open to the public. Meeting 10:00am for 10 friday 16 September 2016 on Hanter’s summit, all this and so much more on a fun 10:10am service bus 41 to Knighton, alighting at Titley. The Distance 5 miles guided tour of Hergest’s smaller neighbour. On a clear day walk will finish at the Oxford Arms for tea and cakes! Leader Paul Smith The Black Mountains and The Malvern Hills. Usually red Fr4 Trees of the World, Meet the Max No 20 people kites, peregrine falcons and buzzards will be seen, along with evidence of foxes, badgers and host of other wildlife Champions Price £7.00 Start 10:00am Entrance, Hergest Croft Gardens, big and small. This is a six mile walk that takes you along A steady climb into the valley above ’s Kington finishes beautiful Water Break-its-neck cascade with the aim (SO 284 566) with a stroll along Hergest Ridge before dropping back of training the eye to pick out unusual features of the into Kington. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will be provided Duration 3 hrs landscape and then asking “Why?”. Gorges, dry valleys, free of charge on the summit of Hanter Hill. Crossing two Distance 3 miles terraces and sharp meanders will all be on the menu. stiles and a stream this walk can get muddy even in dry Possibly wet underfoot. Meet at the car park and Leader Elizabeth Banks & Rowan Griffiths weather and there is a steep section to the summit of information board immediately off A44 1 mile west of Hanter Hill. This is a walk just for Kington Primary School. Max No 15 people New Radnor. Price £7.50 (includes entry to garden) Eywood: the ghost of the park Hergest Croft Gardens is the Banks’ family garden where Fr6 Cider with Ralphy four generations have been passionate gardeners and Start 10:00am Mill St car park, Kington distinguished dendrologists. It comprises one of ‘the (SO 295 565) most extensive private arboreta in Britain’ with over 90 champion trees. Set in 70 acres, the walk will include Duration 5 hours the Gardens, the Park and the medieval Park Wood, Distance 6 miles which contains a garden planted like a Himalayan valley. Leader Bernard Ray Homemade lunches and teas are available in the tea room. Stout shoes and rainwear required. Elizabeth Banks, Max No 14 people President Emeritus of the RHS will lead the walk and Price £18.50 includes transport and lunch Rowan Griffiths, the gardener responsible for cataloguing We take a mini bus to New Radnor and walk at a the collection, will assist. This walk is repeated on Thursday leisurely pace uphill for about 2 miles passing under (Th6). From the Eywood drive entrance at Titley, the walk visits Whinyard Rocks on the North side of the locally renowned the Titley Pool Nature Reserve and proceeds to the site Whimble. We stop periodically to discuss points of interest of the demolished house via its abandoned carriage drive, Fr5 More questions than answers and enjoy the wildlife and stunning views of the English/ Welsh border. Then we walk around four miles (mainly) exploring the remains of the park, pleasure gardens and Start 10:00am Forestry Commission car park downhill to Old Badlands Farm, the home of Ralph’s Cider. other features before returning to Kington on footpaths, (SO 193 592) Here we enjoy a glass of local cider and a light cheese Duration 5 hours lunch before returning by mini bus to Kington. not generally open to the public. Meeting 10:00am for 11 friday 16 September 2016

Fr7 A Long Walk to School Bring packed lunch. We start at the remote Bryngwyn Church, one of the highest churches in Wales. Bryngwyn Start 10:00am United Reform Church car park in means the White Hill, so we have bagged the first hill of Huntington (SO 247 523) the day without any effort! We head north on a good track Duration 5 hrs to Lower and Upper Glasnant, and then up to the Black Distance 7 miles hill, before crossing west over Glascwm hill, down through Leader Marilyn Kelly Mawn pools and Allt Ddrew and back to the start. This is a walk with wonderful panoramic views on a clear day Max No 20 people to Hergest ridge, the Black Mountains, the Begwyns and Price £7.00 across to the Brecon Beacons. The route mainly follows Bring packed lunch. Starting from the United Reform rough tracks and open moorland, with sometimes boggy Church car park in Huntington (grid ref: SO 247523) we terrain. The total ascent is 450m. join Offa’s Dyke Path calling in at one of Kilvert’s churches in Newchurch for coffee (donations to the church). After a Fr9 Kington Makes! steep climb we take a Drover’s track to Milton Hill where Sponsored by The Leg Of Mutton Gallery we can enjoy 360 degree views including Hergest Ridge, Hay Bluff, Offa’s Dyke and Pen y Fan. We descend to visit Start 11:00am Mill St car park, Kington the church at Michaelchurch-on-Arrow, parts of which (SO 295 565) date from the 13th Century, before crossing fields and the Duration 3 hrs River Arrow to return to the United Reform Church for tea Distance 3 miles (donations to the church) and a short talk about its history Leader Andrew Eastwood as a chapel and schoolhouse. Max No 8 people Fr8 The White and Black Hills of Price £5.00 Radnorshire Visit several of the inspired, and inspiring, artists and artisans who live and work in Kington. The participant list Start 10:30am Brygywn Church HR5 3QN. is yet to be finalised but will include a mix of painters, There is limited onroad parking by the church potters, sculptors, jewellers and other designer/makers. Your (SO 187 494) guide will be Andrew Eastwood, a sculptor and maker of Duration 6 hrs artist’s books who also runs Distance 9 miles Leader Alison O’Grady Max No 16 people Price £7.00 12 friday 16 September 2016

Fr11 Wyche Way to the 8 Pub Fr10 Llowes Court Gardens: Challenge Walk A Modern ‘Renaissance’ Sponsored by Ye Olde Tavern Garden Start 4:00pm Place de Marines, Kington (SO 295 566) Start 2:00pm park by entrance to Llowes Duration 5 hrs Court Gardens (SO 194 418) Distance 7 miles Duration 3 hrs Leader Geoff Cooper Distance 3 miles Max No 20 people Leader Paul Baines (Former Head Price £15 inc. pub main course Gardener and garden designer) A circular walk taking in two new trails established in Max No 25 people 2015. The walk follows part of the routes of the former Price £7.50 (+ money for tea) tramway and railway that served Kington. With an ad hoc beer stop half way we end up at Ye Olde Tavern before Llowes Court, a medieval house, is situated near dark for an evening meal at 8pm. Bring a torch. the bank of the . The original family of Llowes were the Vaughans whose court was praised in a poem by the medieval bard, Lewys Dwnn. Low lying garden of walled courtyards, lawns, woodlands, meadows, running and still water surrounding the striking house. The garden is planted with box, yew, old roses and fruit. It also has many unusual features including the Grotto, Mineral Pavilion and Willow Maze. (Teas will be available at a small cost; all proceeds to Echo Herefordshire). Cost includes a donation of £2.50 to Longtown Mountain Rescue. Park down the track to the rear entrance, off the A438, not by the main entrance.

Kate Ashbrook, president of the Ramblers and general secretary of Open Spaces Society, cutting the ribbon on the Wyche Way at last year’s Kington Walks.

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Sa1 Moorland to Whetstone Bring packed lunch. The Magic of The Marches with Certificate Oysterband’s John Jones. This will be the final day of John’s centre will close at 6:00pm. The 8 peaks are to the north Start 8:30am Mill Street car park, Kington 100 mile walk throughout Herefordshire for Macmillan and west of Kington and each gives a different perspective (SO 295 565) Cancer Support Charity and he hopes you can join him of the amazing views of the area. They range in height Duration 8 hrs walking from to Kington. A beautiful walk from 303 to 426 metres with Kington being at 170 Distance 14 miles from Leintwardine, where the Clun and Teme Rivers meet, metres. On each hill there will be a clipper to mark your Leader James Blair along the to Bucknell , passing the card. There are also three extra clippers to assist you in spectacular ancient Yew hedge at Brampton Bryan and keeping to footpaths and not stray. Explorer map 201 will Max No 12 people then over the parkland and down through Stapleton Wood be needed for this walk. There is an oak board displaying Price £10.00 into the Lugg Valley and for lunch. Following the winners names and times in the dining room of the Bring packed lunch. Starting from a minibus drop off the old railway line and then by green lane we emerge Oxford Arms. above Llanfihangel Rhydithon the walk contours around above Titley and pick up the Trail all the way into the moorland plateau of Great Rhos (2200ft) with Kington via a beautiful wooded escarpment overlooking Sa4 extensive views west towards the Cambrian Mountains. Nash and Knill and then crossing Rushock and Bradnor Following a narrow path high above Davey Morgan’s Hills with outstanding views. Dingle, an old quarry track then leads down to the village Start of New Radnor with an opportunity for refreshments at Sa3 The Eight Peaks Challenge the Old Station cafe. Leaving the Radnor valley with a very Sponsored by Red Kite Fostering Duration steep climb up and over the Smatcher, the walk continues Distance on a mix of quiet country lanes and sunken old byways to Start 9:00am Red Kite Children and Family Centre, Leader Gladestry where Offa’s Dyke path is joined to lead up the The Meads, Kington, HR5 3DQ final climb of the day to Hergest Ridge and the Whetstone (SO 299 567) Max No and then down into Kington. Experience of long day walks Distance 15 miles approx Price essential. Leader Self led Bring packed lunch Max No 200 people million years in time to when a giant volcano was situated

Sa2 John Jones and the Reluctant Price £7.00 near to Old Radnor. A bus out will drop us off at the Ramblers base of Stanner Rocks. We will climb up onto the ridge of You can take part in this event, either walking or running. Stanner Hill, with excellent views in all directions. This is a Start 9:00am Mill St car park, Kington You find your own way round, using a map. Go either very special National Nature Reserve. After an introduction (SO 295 565) clockwise or anticlockwise, it’s your choice. The winner is the to the geology and its effect on landscape and botany, we Duration 8 hrs person or team who collects the most clipper marks and will head down and across the A44 to Worsell Wood. We in the case of a tie, the fastest time around. Registration Distance 16 miles will continue round the wood to the base of Hanter Hill. and info sheets with marker cards available from 9:00am Leader John Jones We will climb Hanter Hill on a circuitous route looking at till 12 noon from the NEW event centre start, Red Kite the evidence Max No 30 people Centre, The Meads, Kington, HR5 3DQ. You can check formed) activity. The views westwards and northwards from Price £10.00 (includes transport) back in until 6.00pm and collect the 8 Peaks Challenge the summit of Hanter Hill are stunning. To the SE the bulky 14 saturday 17 September 2016

The Magic of The Marches with Certificate which will have their recorded time. The Event ridge of Hergest points our way back home to Kington. This of John’s centre will close at 6:00pm. The 8 peaks are to the north is a demanding walk with nearly 1500ft/450m of ascent 100 mile walk throughout Herefordshire for Macmillan and west of Kington and each gives a different perspective some of which is steep and over rough ground. Please Cancer Support Charity and he hopes you can join him of the amazing views of the area. They range in height bring bus fare and a packed lunch. We meet at 9:00am from 303 to 426 metres with Kington being at 170 for the 9:10am service bus. from Leintwardine, where the Clun and Teme Rivers meet, metres. On each hill there will be a clipper to mark your card. There are also three extra clippers to assist you in Sa5 Wyche Way Back? spectacular ancient Yew hedge at Brampton Bryan and keeping to footpaths and not stray. Explorer map 201 will Sponsored by The Wyche Way then over the parkland and down through Stapleton Wood be needed for this walk. There is an oak board displaying the winners names and times in the dining room of the Start 9.40am Mill Street car park, Kington the old railway line and then by green lane we emerge Oxford Arms. (SO 295 565) above Titley and pick up the all the way into Duration 7 hrs Kington via a beautiful wooded escarpment overlooking Sa4 In the Heart of an Ancient Distance 12 miles Nash and Knill and then crossing Rushock and Bradnor Volcano Leader Guy Vowles Start 9:00am Mill Street car park, Kington Max No 20 people (SO 295 565) Price £7.00 + bus fare Duration 7 hrs This is Stage 1 of the Wyche Way but in reverse so that it 9:00am Red Kite Children and Family Centre, Distance 10 miles offers a new perspective. After taking the bus to Weobley Leader Dave Bullard and admiring the lovely black and white houses we walk past the site of the old castle and on to The Ley, one of the Max No 15 people oldest houses in Herefordshire. We then skirt the hamlet of Price £7.00 + bus fare Logaston before arriving at our lunch stop, The Bells Inn at Bring packed lunch. This walk will take us back 700 Almeley which also has a deli for food to eat in or out. It is million years in time to when a giant volcano was situated then just an easy 4 miles back to Kington and maybe tea near to Old Radnor. A bus out will drop us off at the at The Border Bean Cafe. Bring money for bus fare and base of Stanner Rocks. We will climb up onto the ridge of refreshments. We will take the 9:50 am bus (461/462) You can take part in this event, either walking or running. Stanner Hill, with excellent views in all directions. This is a out to Weobley. very special National Nature Reserve. After an introduction clockwise or anticlockwise, it’s your choice. The winner is the to the geology and its effect on landscape and botany, we person or team who collects the most clipper marks and will head down and across the A44 to Worsell Wood. We in the case of a tie, the fastest time around. Registration will continue round the wood to the base of Hanter Hill. and info sheets with marker cards available from 9:00am We will climb Hanter Hill on a circuitous route looking at till 12 noon from the NEW event centre start, Red Kite the evidence provided in the rocks of past Igneous (fire formed) activity. The views westwards and northwards from back in until 6.00pm and collect the 8 Peaks Challenge the summit of Hanter Hill are stunning. To the SE the bulky 15 saturday 17 September 2016

Sa6 Discovering Holywell Dingle. Sa8 The Radnor Three Hewitts Bring packed lunch (circa 13 miles on day 1 and 10 miles on day 2) from Start 10:00am Layby opposite Almeley School Charity Walk Kington initially on Offa’s Dyke Path and then paths and (SO 336 516) Sponsored by Longtown Mountain Rescue across hillsides to Painscastle where we will have dinner at Duration 5 hrs Start 10:00am, Mill Street car park, Kington the Roast Ox inn. There may be a chance to visit the castle Distance 9 miles (SO 295 565) ruins in the early evening. A minibus will collect us about 8:30pm for the return to Kington. Bring money for pub Leader Mike Goodwin Duration 8 hrs dinner and a packed lunch. Max No 20 people Distance 12 miles Price £7 Leader Glyn Jones, LMRT Sa10 Bring packed lunch. Starting from Almeley, park in the Max No 15 people layby opposite the school. This is a circular walk from the Price £7 + bus fares village passing the church and site of a motte and bailey Sponsored by Southbourne B&B castle. We will walk north to Upper Spond, then follow the Bring packed lunch. Alighting from the bus at Water Start Break-its-neck, the route follows a track that climbs over stream down through the lovely Holywell Dingle. We will open moorland to Cowlod and on to the first Hewitt, return by meadows and apple orchards to Almeley. Great Rhos 660m. Then on to the Black Mixen, 650m, Duration via Shepherds’ Well and finally over Bache Hill, 610m to Distance Sa7 Up the Junction complete the Three Hewitts. There remains a pleasant Leader Start 10:00am Place de Marines, Kington descent to the village of New Radnor where refreshments (SO 295 566) may be taken. The walk traverses high and rough hill Max No terrain, so please wear and carry suitable equipment. Price Duration 7 hrs Return from New Radnor on the 461 at 4:47pm or Distance 8 miles 5:47pm. Cost includes a donation to LMRT. Catching the After alighting the bus west of New Radnor the route 10:10am bus (461). Bring packed lunch and bus fares. climbs steadily to level out before reaching Llynheilin Lake. Leader Malcolm Mason After a Max No 20 people Sa9 The Sign of the Roast Ox (day 1) over the hills to reach Water Break-its-neck Waterfall. Price £9.00 includes platform ticket A further climb, with spectacular views, is followed by a Sponsored by Logaston Press long Bring packed lunch. We leave Kington to head South, Start 10:30am Place de Marines, Kington New Radnor for a chance to try beers named after the and steadily uphill, towards lunch near the crest of Elsdon (SO 295 566) local landmarks. Meet at 11:00am for the 11.10 am bus. ridge before descending to cross Offa’s Dyke and skirt the Duration 7 hours Return on the 5.47pm bus back to Kington. Bring money village of Lyonshall. The route continues to an afternoon for bus fares, lunch and drinks. break at the restored railway station and line at Titley Distance 13 miles Junction, where four lines of the Great Western Railway Leader Andy Johnson met. We return to Kington following the River Arrow. We will stop at Titley Junction and have the chance to look Max No 14 people around at the old station and have a cup of tea and cake. Price £10.00 includes transport 16 saturday 17 September 2016

Bring packed lunch. The first day of a two day walk Sa11 Ancient Trees and Trackways (circa 13 miles on day 1 and 10 miles on day 2) from Start 12:30pm Mill Street car park, Kington Kington initially on Offa’s Dyke Path and then paths and (SO 295 565) across hillsides to Painscastle where we will have dinner at 10:00am, Mill Street car park, Kington the Roast Ox inn. There may be a chance to visit the castle Duration 4 hrs ruins in the early evening. A minibus will collect us about Distance 6 miles 8:30pm for the return to Kington. Bring money for pub Leader David Griffith & Sarah Cadwallader dinner and a packed lunch. Max No 14 people Sa10 Lunch and Ales via Water in Price £8.00 includes transport A leisurely stroll along old Drover’s roads, Offa’s Dyke path Wales and ancient holloways around Herrock Hill with time to Sponsored by Southbourne B&B enjoy remarkable old trees and hedgerows, including a . Alighting from the bus at Water Start 11:00am Mill Street car park, Kington British Champion Tree. All this and stunning views from Break-its-neck, the route follows a track that climbs over (SO 295 565) Herrock. There is one steep climb and descent. We will finish at the historic Tavern pub in Kington. A minibus will Great Rhos 660m. Then on to the Black Mixen, 650m, Duration 7 hours take you out to the start point. to Distance 8 miles descent to the village of New Radnor where refreshments Leader Geoff Cooper Sa12 Along the Tracks to Flora Max No 20 people Start 1:00pm Mill Street car park, Kington Price £7.00 + bus fares (SO 295 565) Duration 5 hrs 5:47pm. Cost includes a donation to LMRT. Catching the After alighting the bus west of New Radnor the route 10:10am bus (461). Bring packed lunch and bus fares. climbs steadily to level out before reaching Llynheilin Lake. Distance 7 miles After a lunch stop at the remote Fforest Inn we continue Leader Barbara Barrett over the hills to reach Water Break-its-neck Waterfall. The Sign of the Roast Ox (day 1) Max No 20 people A further climb, with spectacular views, is followed by a long descent to finish at the Radnorshire Brewery Bar in Price £9.50 includes tea and cakes New Radnor for a chance to try beers named after the Bring a snack. The walk starts by following the disused local landmarks. Meet at 11:00am for the 11.10 am bus. to Kington railway to a bridleway through Return on the 5.47pm bus back to Kington. Bring money Lyonshall Park Wood. The walk then passes the village for bus fares, lunch and drinks. church of Lyonshall and climbs to Rodds Wood where there will be a stop at Rodds Farm for a guided tour of the garden with tea and cake. From here there are tremendous views of the Black Mountains to the west and the Malvern Hills to the east. The walk then descends along Vaughan’s Way back into Kington. 17 sunday 18 September 2016

Su1 Fort, Gas and Gaiters Part two of a two day walk. This second day is largely on old drovers routes across hillsides with expansive views, Start 9:00am Titley layby opposite church reaching Aberedw where a minibus will collect us from the Duration 9 hrs Seven Stars pub to return us to Kington mid afternoon. Distance 15 miles Bring money for pub lunch. Leader Malcolm Evans Su3 Max No 14 people Sponsored by The Harp Inn Price £7.00 (plus refreshments) Start Our walk starts and finishes in the village of Titley. We follow The Mortimer Trail over Wapley Iron Age hillfort to Byton, onto Byton Hill with spectacular views over the Lugg Duration flood plain. From here we walk to Shobdon where we stop Distance for lunch at the Hotspur cafe on the airfield which was Leader a WWII glider training school. Our next stop is the Leen Max No Farm Biodigester where a brief tour is given before we depart for Noke Lane and a chance to see a 19th century Price marvel of navvy engineering at Forge Crossing railway The walk begins and ends at Old Radnor Church which embankment before our return to Titley via an old drove possesses a superb late Medieval rood screen. Due to road. This walk is not at all technically challenging, but is its elevated position, it enjoys an excellent view over the graded 4 due to its length. With kind permission from the historically important Walton Basin, an area of Radnorshire Norman and Bulmer families. Bring money for lunch at which has been continuously settled since prehistoric times. Hotspur cafe and a flask. A sketch map will be provided, illustrating the various layers and chronology of the settlement of the valley. Refreshments will be Su2 The Sign of the Roast Ox (day 2) Sponsored by Logaston Press Su4 Start 9:30am Place de Marines, Kington Start (SO 295 566) Duration 5 hrs Duration Distance 10 miles Distance Leader Karen Johnson Leader Max No 14 people Max No Price £13.00 includes transport Price 18 sunday 18 September 2016

Part two of a two day walk. This second day is largely on Bring morning snack. This walk starts and finishes at old drovers routes across hillsides with expansive views, St Michael’s Church where a plaque records the gratitude reaching Aberedw where a minibus will collect us from the of the village for the safe return of all its servicemen from Seven Stars pub to return us to Kington mid afternoon. duty in WWI - a rare occurence even in sparsely populated Bring money for pub lunch. areas. The walk starts with a steep ascent through Knill Garroway Wood to Knill Garroway and Rushock hills, and Su3 The Historic Radnor Valley returns to Knill on the Offa’s Dyke Path (steepish descent) Sponsored by The Harp Inn where the views over the Knill valley are sensational. Start 10:00am The Harp Inn, Old Radnor We (SO 250 591) Su5 The Nature, History and to Future of a Really Obscure Byton, onto Byton Hill with spectacular views over the Lugg Duration 3 hrs we stop Distance 5 miles Rural Parish was Leader Jenny Britnell / Valerie Burden Sponsored by The Little Wood House Leen Max No 20 people Start 10:30am Borderwood Farm, Lemore, Eardisley depart for Noke Lane and a chance to see a 19th century Price £5 (inc refreshments at start) The walk begins and ends at Old Radnor Church which Duration 5 hrs embankment before our return to Titley via an old drove possesses a superb late Medieval rood screen. Due to Distance 6 miles road. This walk is not at all technically challenging, but is its elevated position, it enjoys an excellent view over the Leader Jeff and Carey Glyn-Jones graded 4 due to its length. With kind permission from the historically important Walton Basin, an area of Radnorshire Max No 20 people Norman and Bulmer families. Bring money for lunch at which has been continuously settled since prehistoric times. A sketch map will be provided, illustrating the various layers Price £7.00 and chronology of the settlement of the valley. Refreshments A gentle wander through the life of Almeley Parish through will be provided at the start of the walk by The Harp Inn. The Sign of the Roast Ox (day 2) the ages. The amazing facts and stories surrounding a small village no one has heard of, and some imaginary Su4 Knill, a thankful village visions of life in a rural future. The walk includes the 9:30am Place de Marines, Kington Start 10:00am Knill Church gardens and grounds of Newport House open with the (SO 291 605) kind permission of the owner. Involves a clambering ramble Sponsored by The Little Wood House Duration 3 hrs with some steep slopes, a number of stiles and possibly muddy conditions depending on the weather. Good, strong Start Distance 5 miles footwear required. Bring a packed lunch or money for food Duration Leader Nick Eve and drinks from the Almeley Market and Deli at The Bells Distance Max No 20 people pub - this year’s winner of the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards ‘You and Yours’ Best Food Retailer. Leader Price £5.00 Max 19 Price sunday 18 September 2016

Meet at Borderwood Farm (also called The Little Wood Please ring Richard (07436 016366) for more details or Su8 House). queries. There is the possibility of hiring an off road scooter, Sponsored by The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) please ring if interested. Directions: The Little Wood House at Borderwood Farm is Start off the A4111. 4 miles south of Kington, one and a half miles north of Eardisley. Take the entrance lane to Lemore Duration Manor and follow past Lemore to Little Wood House. Distance Su6 Walkability Walk on Hergest Leader Ridge Max No Price Start 11:00am The car park for Hergest Croft This walk explores the past, present and future of Birches gardens (SO 295 566) Farm, the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s recently purchased Duration 4 hrs reserve and not yet open to the public. The farm has been untouched by the plough or fertilisers for centuries and is Distance 6 miles one of Leader Richard Wood The walk will be led by Jim Light the HWT local reserves Max No 10 people Su7 The Secret Gardens of officer Price £5.00 round and about the Reserve. Birches Farm is a fantastic Kington example Bring packed lunch. This is a new inclusive venture for Sponsored by Border Bean From drumlins to ridge and furrow, Jim will explain how the the Walking Festival. This ”walk” is designed for those with Start 1:00pm Lych Gate, St Mary’s Church, Kington farm and mobility problems who have their own all terrain/ off road 2 1/2 miles south of Kington on the A4111. wheelchair or vehicle. This journey over Hergest Ridge will (SO 292 567) enable you to experience some sensational views over the Duration 3 hrs Welsh Borders while having the confidence of assistance Distance 3 miles should the need arise and other people to enjoy it with. There are no obstructions and whilst the terrain includes Leader Polly Donaldson a long and constant climb none of it is unduly demanding. Max No 12 people Festival volunteers will accompany this walk and we have Price £5.00 arranged an emergency facility if you have any problems Discover the hidden delights of the many Secret Gardens with your means of transport. Disabled toilet facilities are in Kington. Wild, watery, walled, and some with steep available at Hergest Croft for the start and end of the slopes and glorious views. A pleasant three mile stroll walk plus a tearoom for a nice cup of tea if you need through the town, ending up with tea and cake at the a reviving cup, with the satisfaction you have achieved Border Bean cafe. Some uneven ground, steps and steep something special even with any restrictions you may have! slopes. 20 sunday 18 September 2016

Please ring Richard (07436 016366) for more details or Su8 Birches Farm Nature Walk Su9 A Talk and Walk on Dolyhir queries. There is the possibility of hiring an off road scooter, Sponsored by The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) and Strinds Quarry Start 2:00pm Birches Farm near Kington. Parking Sponsored by Tarmac is available (SO 296 538) Start 2:30pm Dolyhir quarry, Old Radnor Duration 2 hrs (SO 246 580) Distance 2 miles Duration 3 hrs Leader Jim Light, HWT Reserve Officer Distance 3 miles Max No 20 people Leader Paul Smith Price £5.00 Max No 20 people This walk explores the past, present and future of Birches Price £5.00 Farm, the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s recently purchased Meet at Dolyhir quarry (off the B4594) for a talk on its reserve and not yet open to the public. The farm has been geology, production and recent history. There will be a untouched by the plough or fertilisers for centuries and is safety briefing and the issuing of safety equipment before one of the UK’s newest Sites of Special Scientific Interest. we set off for a walk inside the quarry. The walk will be led by Jim Light the HWT local reserves officer who will talk about the flora and Fauna found round and about the Reserve. Birches Farm is a fantastic example of a landscape influenced by man and nature. From drumlins to ridge and furrow, Jim will explain how the 1:00pm Lych Gate, St Mary’s Church, Kington farm and its fields have got here today. The Birches Farm is 2 1/2 miles south of Kington on the A4111.

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Exhibition on Drovers Roads Goulash Evening Safety on the Hills Sponsored by Kington Museum Sponsored by Tarmac Ltd Contracting Sponsored by Kevin Walker, Mountain Activiities Start Thurs & Fri 10:30 - 4:00, Sat 10:30-1.00 Start 6:00pm Start Venue Kington Museum Venue Market Hall, Kington Venue Price Free Max no 70 Max no New for this season, an exhibition of information and Price £6.00 Price displays relating to the drovers and their effect and Back by popular demand, we are opening this year’s Kevin has long been running hill walking trips and other influence on Kington and the surrounding area over so festival with another of Trish MacCurrach’s wonderful events in the Brecon Beacons. He provides instruction many years. The museum also tells the story of Kington goulash evenings. There will be a dessert too. Come and guiding to all sorts of people in a friendly and very through its objects and people, from the first fossils and along to the Market Hall and join the crowd. There will professional way. Along with this he also produces a range finds, Kington’s rich farming heritage, model railway, the be a vegetarian option and also a bar with local beer of books and walking guides for walkers. For the festival Kington Tramway, Meredith’s Foundry, the war years, from Hobsons this year he is running a workshop on safety in the hills, Kington Camp, shops and trades, toys and schooldays… Brewery. Along it will cover how to plan and look after yourself and your and our elephant! with lots of fellow walkers whilst away from town, when you are in other walkers, remote areas, you need a different approach when it Nordic Walking there will be comes down to just you and your resources. Sponsored by Brightstripe walk leaders and organisers Start 10:30am too, doubtless Venue Recreation ground entrance, Kington lots of people Max no 14 from last year, so come along Price £3.00 to meet up Learn the specific technique of Nordic Walking with Zoe with old friends. Hooper, a British Nordic walking qualified instructor. Enjoy Please note, getting exercise in the great outdoors. Suitable for all ages, we sold out abilities and fitness levels. Specialist poles will be provided. last year and • Burn 46% more calories had to turn people away. Logaston Press will be launching • Less stress on your body and joints than regular walking their new book - “Walking the old ways of Radnorshire, the history in the landscape explored through 52 circular • Good for posture and mobility of the spine walks” - at the Goulash evening. Logaston publish books • Exercise over 90% of your skeletal muscles about the history, archaeology, architecture and people of • Releases neck and shoulder tension. Herefordshire, and the central , together with some adjacent areas. The Goulash will be The session will last 1 hour. 22 cooked by Trish MacCurrach of The Outdoor Kitchen. friday16

Safety on the Hills The Archaeology of the Excavations of building large rectangular hall-like structures, and that these buildings formed the locations for ‘clan meets’. One Sponsored by Kevin Walker, Mountain Activiities Hill such focal place, centred upon at least three large timber Start 2:00pm Sponsored by The Archaeology of Herefordshire: An halls, has been discovered and excavated very recently Venue Marwick Hall, Kington Exploration by Keith Ray at Dorstone Hill, south of Kington, along the ridge from Arthur’s Stone chambered tomb. Keith Ray, until recently Max no 12 Start 7.30pm the County Archaeologist for Herefordshire, discusses the Venue The Burton Hotel, Kington Price £5.00 role of such places in the ‘foundation’ of Neolithic societies Kevin has long been running hill walking trips and other Max no 100 and how that society might have appeared, with particular events in the Brecon Beacons. He provides instruction Price £5.00 emphasis on the finds at Dorstone. and guiding to all sorts of people in a friendly and very There was a point soon after the turn of the 4th along to the Market Hall and join the crowd. There will professional way. Along with this he also produces a range millennium BC when communities in England and of books and walking guides for walkers. For the festival Wales transformed their way of living. They began raising this year he is running a workshop on safety in the hills, crops and keeping livestock, they started to make and it will cover how to plan and look after yourself and your exchange pots and smoothly-shaped stone axes, and they fellow walkers whilst away from town, when you are in developed new types of flint tool. And before long they remote areas, you need a different approach when it began to bury at least some of their dead in permanent comes down to just you and your resources. grave-sites. It appears, also, that they began to create a distinctive identity for these transformed communities by

had to turn people away. Logaston Press will be launching their new book - “Walking the old ways of Radnorshire, the history in the landscape explored through 52 circular walks” - at the Goulash evening. Logaston publish books about the history, archaeology, architecture and people of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the central Welsh Marches, together with some adjacent areas. The Goulash will be 23 saturday17 Su

Arts and Craft Market Photography Walk led by local Start 9:00am Landscape Photographer and Teacher, Venue Market Hall, Kington Jane Hough A showcase for arts and crafts traders, artists and crafts people to promote Start their business and products. The Market Hall is a source for arts and crafts, Venue hand crafted items, different art work, unique gifts, crafting trends. Come and visit the market in the heart of Kington. Max no John Jones and The Reluctant Ramblers Price Start 8:00pm We will meet at 10.00am at The Old Police Station, Kington and start with an overview of the route and Venue The Burton Hotel, Kington examples of what to look for, the camera techniques Max no 200 that could be used. Led by local Landscape Photographer Price £15.00 and Teacher, Jane Hough, we will be looking at how to John Jones, the charismatic lead singer of the Oysterband is walking 100 miles improve your pictures. How to make full use of your of the Marches over 10 days in aid of Macmillan Cancer and playing music camera controls, using composition and available light to each evening where he finishes. He is starting off after playing at The enhance Folk Festival and the final day of his 100 miles walk will be on Saturday 17th opportunities. This will be a relatively short walk of September at Kington Walks. John and the Reluctant Ramblers will playing the approximately 3 miles at a gentle pace, the emphasis final gig at the Burton Hotel in Kington. Come along and join us all for a fun full being on photography. Bring a packed lunch and a camera. and memorable event! Book early to avoid disappointment! Any camera is suitable even if its just a phone! We will convene back at The Old Police Station at approx 3.00pm for discussion at 4.00pm.

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Photography Walk led by local Landscape Photographer and Teacher, Jane Hough A showcase for arts and crafts traders, artists and crafts people to promote Start 10:00am their business and products. The Market Hall is a source for arts and crafts, Venue The Old Police Station, Market Hall Street, hand crafted items, different art work, unique gifts, crafting trends. Come and Kington HR5 3DP Max no 12 Price £10.00 We will meet at 10.00am at The Old Police Station, Kington and start with an overview of the route and examples of what to look for, the camera techniques that could be used. Led by local Landscape Photographer and Teacher, Jane Hough, we will be looking at how to John Jones, the charismatic lead singer of the Oysterband is walking 100 miles improve your pictures. How to make full use of your of the Marches over 10 days in aid of Macmillan Cancer and playing music camera controls, using composition and available light to Bromyard enhance your pictures and finding those photographic 17th opportunities. This will be a relatively short walk of September at Kington Walks. John and the Reluctant Ramblers will playing the approximately 3 miles at a gentle pace, the emphasis a fun full being on photography. Bring a packed lunch and a camera. Any camera is suitable even if its just a phone! We will convene back at The Old Police Station at approx 3.00pm for discussion and friendly critique and aim to be finished at 4.00pm.

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SATURDAY Travel & By train DECEMBER 3RD 2016 approaching from England is at Hereford 9.30AM - 3.00PM (20 miles). The closest stations approaching from Wales are Knighton and Llandrindod Nine days and 90 walks in and around the Wells (both are on the Central Wales line). Black Mountains and the Usk Valley with a full By bus Hereford to Kington (routes 461, 462, 463). supporting programme of workshops, talks, But not services in Herefordshire is available at www. films and music. herefordmove.org. For timetable queries call traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or go to www. Register now to receive your free copy of the GASTRONOMIC INSPIRATION traveline.info. For information on bus services printed programme and from Llandrindod Wells to Kington call FROM THE MARCHES Sargeants Buses on 01544 230 481. advance notice of booking period. For information on bus services from PLUS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Knighton to Kington call 0871 2002233. www.crickhowellfestival.com IN THE STREETS OF KINGTON Bus passes passes are valid for journeys into Wales 26 local information September 22nd - 24th 2017

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Travel & Transport (Powys). All other English passes are only valid in Herefordshire (not valid for journeys By train The nearest train station into Wales). Powys residents can use into approaching from England is at Hereford MAKE MINE A HOBSONS Herefordshire. (20 miles). The closest stations approaching from Wales are Knighton and Llandrindod Sunday We will provide free transport to Wells (both are on the Central Wales line). Hereford Station, leaving Kington at 5:30pm. Please email us in advance if you wish to By bus There is a frequent bus service from make use of this service. Hereford to Kington (routes 461, 462, 463). By car The town of Kington is easily reached But not on Sunday. Information on all bus by car, being on the A44 from Worcester to services in Herefordshire is available at www. Rhayader and the A4111 from Hereford. herefordmove.org. For timetable queries call traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or go to www. Accommodation traveline.info. For information on bus services The Kington Walks website lists a range of from Llandrindod Wells to Kington call bed and breakfast, self-catering and other Sargeants Buses on 01544 230 481. accommodation options. For information on bus services from The finest beers from award-winning brewer Hobsons Further information is available from the www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk Knighton to Kington call 0871 2002233. Tourist Information Centre in Church Street. Bus passes Only Herefordshire concessionary Visit their website at kingtontourist.info or call passes are valid for journeys into Wales on 01544 230778. Hobsons Ad 147x105mm.indd 1 20/04/2016 15:29 27 07585 055 984 for emergencies and in case of cancellation call for

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