Interested in finding out more for your own town? Obtaining Walkers are Welcome status, as a growing number of communities across Britain are doing, brings a number of benefits. It helps strengthen a town's reputation as a place for visitors to come to enjoy the outdoors, bringing useful benefits to the local economy. It helps to ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained in good condition, benefiting local people as well as visitors. It can contribute to local tourism plans and regeneration strategies. It also allows communities to benefit from the regular networking opportunities with other Walkers are Welcome towns, when experiences are shared informally and new ideas discussed.
Please contact us for further information. Our marketing leaflet (PDF) is here (hard copies also available, on request). Our latest newsletter (May 2010) is available. Our first (Feb 09), second (May 09) and third (Nov 09) newsletters are also still available. Check out the other resources we have available.
Wed 8 - Tues 14 Sep Tominoul & Glenlivet Walking Festival Sat 11 - Sun 12 Sep Ilkley Walking Weekend; twelve walks/events Sun 12 Sep Chesham Walkers are welcome launch Sat 25 - Sun 26 Sep Llangollen Walking Festival Sat 25 - Sun 26 Sep Walking events in Cleobury Mortimer
Fri 1 - Sun 3 Oct Tenth anniversary Moffat Walking Festival
10 Sat 9 - Sun 17 Oct Haltwhistle Autumn Walking Festival Sat-Sun Oct 23-24, Kilsyth: Fourth annual WaW conference
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