Information on walking grades Festival Visitor Information The friends of To help you decide which is the walk for you, wherever For regularly updated information about possible an approximate time and terrain guide has The Countryside Code what’s going on in Wyre visit: been given for each walk. Long Distance Walks Respect, Protect, Enjoy Festival Long Distance “Knott to Tot” Three Day discoverwyre.co.uk * Respect other people Terrain Guide Challenge Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to * Consider the local community and other people Tel: 01995 602125 enjoying the outdoors Would you like to help support the future success and Moderate, most being Easy. Other walks vary. Saturday 5 to Monday 7 May * Leave gates and property as you find them and follow For information on also visit development of the Garstang Walking Festival? A series of three walks exploring Wyre from the seashore 2018 paths unless wider access is available All – relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable to the Bowland Fells. These are strenuous walks for the visitgarstang.com * Protect the natural environment The festival was launched over a decade ago by Wyre for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road seasoned walker and each walk is between 14 to 16 Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May 2018 * Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home Council to encourage people to visit Garstang, enjoy crossings. miles long. For information on the visit the lovely countryside and also use and support local * Keep dogs under effective control forestofbowland.com * Enjoy the outdoors businesses and organisations. Easy – relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, A minibus/taxi will be provided to get you to the start for * Plan ahead and be prepared possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock. days 1 and 2. Moss, Meadows Wyre Council, Civic Centre The Friends were formed to support the Countryside * Follow advice and local signs For all these walks you will need to bring all weather Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Ranger team organising the festival and now the Friends Moderate – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks clothing, walking boots, packed lunch and a drink. FY6 7PU are carrying out a co-ordinating role in delivering the 2018 with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock. In case of an emergency dial 999 and Moorland festival. and ask for Police and Mountain Rescue. Tel: 01253 891000 Hard – uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock. wyre.gov.uk The Friends are looking for people to help with various aspects of the festival such as becoming walk co-leaders /discoverwyr e @wyrecouncil @discoverwyre or helping with all the administration associated with the Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper booking of the walks, etc. So if you feel you may wish to climbs, expect stiles/livestock. help please contact Les on 01995 672230 or at les.fragle@ gmail.com and he will happily explain what the Friends are Tramper suitable – walk suitable for people using about. trampers (see overleaf for hire details).

There is an initial £5 joining fee to support the Friends and for this you will receive regular newsletters to keep you updated with what we are up to.

Celebratory Walking Festival Social Disclaimer The information contained within this publication is given To celebrate the success of the Festival we will be holding a in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Celebrate springtime social event on Council. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the around Garstang, Saturday 19 May at the Tithe Barn, Garstang from 6pm information in this publication and accepts no responsibility Rural Wyre, and all are welcome to join us. for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time Forest of Bowland There will be music with contributions towards the cost of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to and the Fylde Plain gratefully received. Anyone wishing to partake of food can contact the booking office prior to the event to confirm the information provided. order from the bar in the normal way. More details of the event will be publicised nearer the time. The friends of Photography used within this leaflet courtesy of wyre.gov.uk/walking Michael Coleran Photography and Albert Dewhirst. Garstang Walking Festival

11 J33 To KEY Height above 16 Welcome to the Important information before your walk sea level A6 Open Access Area A6 Wyre Way Walk Meeting Points M6M6 Visit Garstang Walking Festival Open Day • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start ofLancashire all Coastal Way 400 m Footpaths/Bridlepaths 200 m 2018 Walking Festival walks to allow for registration, putting boots on, etc.Scorton Millennium Way 0 10 The map alongside shows the approximate locations of Forest of Bowland AONB Come along to our open afternoon 22 Meeting points Forrtton the meeting points for each walk or activity in the Festival. Co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival • The finish times of the walks are approximate as the Bridleways Morecambe Note these may not necessarily be the start of the walk as supported by Wyre Council. Thursday 22 March 2018 2pm-6pm duration may depend on the number of walkers, e.g.Parks & Picnic Area Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square i Information Centre Bay for some walks transport (private or public) is used from crossing stiles. Country Park To Nature Reserve 19 the meeting point to the walk start; The theme of the festival this year is Grizedale & There will be an opportunity to book on the walks and • If you cannot attend a walk please, if possible, let Cyclethe Rou te Duty Ranger or Visit Garstang staff know in good timeScorton Cycle Route Scorton activities, meet the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and Lancashire Cycleway 1 12 Location Walk Number 20 Knott End-on-Sea Winmarleighinmarleigh so if there are reserves on the list they can be givenC theanal 9 Moss, Meadows and Moorland find out about places to visit in Garstang and Wyre. To Motorway chance to attend the walk. PillingPilling Train 18 1 Knott End G11 Roads A588 33 Walkers will be able to experience the best of spring time in • Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on guided walks Barnacre 2 Poulton G41 the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and unless stated in the walk description. This is because Garstang 15 3 Health Walk Bleasdale RossallRossall 8 17 the Fylde Plain. many of the walks cross farmland containing livestock or i 14 4 St Michaels G8 Nateby MM66 ground nesting birds. Dogs are allowed on the one hour R. 5 Churchtown G31 health walks and legstretchers, but dogs must be kept A587 Wy Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, upland views, local re 6 G34 under close control at all times and on a lead on request history and also explore to the west of Bowland, the Churchtown by the leader, and you must clean up after them. 7 Catterall G30 5 7 This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with wetlands and the coast. i 13 the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of her Majesty’s Stationery Oce 8 Garstang G2, Health Walk, G3, G4, G7, Claughton © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution • On some walks public transport may be used and the Hambleton 4 St MMichaelichael’’ss G12, G13, G17, G22, G33, G37 on Wyre or civil proceedings. There are walks for all abilities throughout the week. need to bring money or bus pass with you this will be A6A6 Wyre Council Licence No. 100018720 2004. Thornton Out Rawcli e 9 G16 highlighted in this leaflet. On some other walks transport A586 How to book and find out more 6 10 Cockerham G15 will be provided which is why the cost of these walks is Bilsborrow You can book your place on the activities (as well as 3 MyerscoMyerscoughgh 11 Glasson Dock G24 higher than for other walks. 2 accommodation) at the Visit Garstang Centre. A587 Great Eccclestonleston 12 Scorton G6, G27, G29 • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear to cater for Poulton-oulton- 13 Claughton G36 le-Fyldele-Fylde A586 Visit Garstang Centre opening hours: all weather conditions, including conditions underfoot InskiInskip 14 Cobble Hey G35 Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm and bring a drink (particularly on the longer walks). 15 Calder Vale G9, G28, G40 By phone: 01995 602125 • Please bring any medication you may need during the A585 16 Abbeystead G14, G25 Online: Complete the Booking Request Form at Guided Walk price guide DirectionsBlackpool to Garstang From the Fylde Coast take the A586 al 17 Bleasdale G5, G10, G18, G19, G20, G21, walk. nnal Garstang Caa wyre.gov.uk/GarstangWalkingFestival to Churchtown. Turnr C left onto the A6 ttere M55 ss J32 G23, G26 A walk or activity with a £ symbol next to it will be charged, ca Or email: [email protected] north and follown the signs to Garstang, • For some walks there may be items such as binoculars, By car LanLa 18 Dunsop Bridge G32, G39 Or by post to; Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, as follows: camera, etc. to bring with you but they will be highlighted From the north - Exit M6 at junction 33 (Lancaster south). for approx 5 minutes. M6 19 Langden Valley G42 Free - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour in this leaflet and a reminder will be given when you have J1 Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF JJ33 £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - booked a walk. Follow signs for Garstang,J4J4 taking the A6 south, for approx 20 Point G38 10 minutes. By public transport How to book and pay Legstretchers (2 hours) Health From the south - exit M6 at junction 32 (Preston). For details of train and bus times please ring Please pay over the phone using a debit card by calling the £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and children - If you have any medical conditions that the activity leader From the west - exit M55 at junction 1 (Preston). 0871 200 22 33 or 03457 48 49 50. Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or if you want to pay by half day walks 1 - 4 hours about, mention this at the start of the activity. Check with For either, follow signs for Garstang, taking the A6 north, for cash visit the centre, which is open 6 days a week, Mon-Sat. You £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions and children - your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our approx 20 minutes. The nearest railway stations to Garstang are Preston, can also pay by cheque made payable to WYRE COUNCIL and full day walks over 4 hours health walks are a good starting point for people recovering From the east - take the A59 to junction 31 of the M6. Poulton-le-Fylde and Lancaster. send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings, from ill health. Join the motorway and exit at junction 32, as per directions Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF. For a few walks, £12 / £10 where transport is provided, from the south. For bookings ring 01995 602125 Any activity that requires booking should be paid for in as indicated Safety advance and no refunds will be given. When attending an activity please take the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on Poor Weather activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped for the Please note a Ranger/Leader will be at the start of an activity activity. If you intend to leave the event early please inform whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will your leader for your own safety, come dressed to match the be taken on the day by the leader and the group whether or type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and not to cancel. waterproof clothing.