​BISHOP'S CASTLE WALKING FESTIVAL
In the Shropshire Hills

Bishop’s Castle is a small market town surrounded by the wonderful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the Welsh border and off the beaten track.  The festival welcomes walkers of all abilities and each day offers a range of walks from leisurely to strenuous.  Our 21st annual Walking Festival will be held over four days, from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May 2020, when the countryside is at its best.  The area is a walker’s paradise, with local footpaths leading over open hilltops, through winding valleys, tiny hamlets, country lanes and sometimes the remains of ancient hill forts. There are many amazing views. Friendly and relaxed, our guided walks are led by experienced local volunteers.  Most walks cost £4.00 per person per walk with a 50p discount for early booking before 1 March 2020.  Under sixteens are free, though must be accompanied by an adult.  Walk details are available and show any other costs involved, such as possible transport fees.  Where transport is needed to the start of the walk, we will car-share or use community transport. (Please see note in the Terms and Conditions about car-sharing). Where walks finish in Bishop’s Castle or near a café or pub, there will be the option of tea and cakes or a pint.  By popular request, we have revived the Festival Tea Room in Church Barn, which will be open Thursday - Saturday 4pm to 6pm.  As in previous years, there will be a programme of evening events and walkers will find good accommodation, pubs and cafés and a very interesting little town to explore.

After the festival we would very much welcome your comments on the Feedback Form at the bottom of this page.

​Terms and Conditions:

• Walk bookings will close 3 hours before the walk.
• Please note we cannot guarantee a place on any walk which has not been booked.
• Even in the worst of weathers Walk Leaders will always be at the meeting point and make a decision about walking.
• The Walk Leaders’ mobile phone numbers will be printed on the tickets.  This is for last-minute problems only on the night before or the morning of the walk.  For all other queries, contact us:  bcwalkingfest@gmail.com.
• Important:  Where and when possible we encourage car-sharing and if you are willing to car-share please bring cars to the Meeting Point, in case they are needed.
• If you are participating in a car-share arrangement, please ensure that you have either clean footwear or boot covers/plastic bags available with which to cover muddy boots before travelling in another walker’s vehicle.  Please arrive at the Meeting Point 10 to 15 minutes before the stated time of the walk.
• Whilst there is no charge for the walk for children under the age of 16, any costs relating to entrance fees and/or transport will be payable, as detailed in the walk description.
• Please come prepared for all weathers and bring suitable clothing and footwear.
• Please bring drink and food as suggested in the walk details.  Food to take away is available in the town.
• All walkers undertake walks at their own risk and neither BCWF, nor the walk guide, will accept any liability whatsoever in respect of personal injury and, any loss or damage to personal effects which may be sustained on any walk.
• Sorry no dogs please because of sheep and cattle in the fields.
• Proudly supporting Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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