Rutland Walking Festival

2012 Dates: Sunday 20th May - Saturday 2nd June

Join us for a fortnight celebration of the fabulous countryside we have in Englands most rural county. With two weeks full of different length walks, you will find something to temp you to grab those walking boots! Highlights include the 'Rocks by Rail' walk starting at The Living Ironstone Museum on Thursday 24th, plus the evening 'Walk and Cruise' at Rutland Water on Friday 25th.

VIEW THE PROGRAMME OF RUTLAND WALKS HERE.

The First week (20-26th May) will offer a variety of different length walks at different times and locations around Rutland. The second week (27 May - 2 June) will offer the 7 sections of the Rutland Round over those 7 days.

Sunday 20th May - The BIG Launch in Ketton:

Join us at Ketton Sports Association for the launch event, giving us a taste of the great walks available for the next 6 days. There will be three lead walks available from the Ketton Sports Association of different lengths, plus there will be refreshments available making it a great sociable atmosphere.

27th May to 2nd June - Walk the Rutland Round in 7 days:

Complete this 64 mile route in 7 linear sections throughout the week, with the author of this popular route as your knowledgeable guide, taking you around Rutland's border, and also bringing you in to see the features of Oakham, Uppingham and Rutland Water. View booking details of the Rutland Round here. The Rutland Round book is available to purchase from various places in Rutland, including 'Walkers' in Oakham and 'Uppingham Sports & Books' in Uppingham.

Sunday May 27th - Walk 4 Rutland event:

A charity walk setting off from Greetham. Raising money for the Air Ambulance and other local charities, this event promises to offer a great atmosphere, with music and refreshments at Greetham Community Centre throughout the day: www.walk4rutland.org.uk

If you would like to be on our contact list to keep you informed of furture Walking Festival dates and details, email us at tourism@rutland.gov.uk.

Things to Remember for a Safer Walk

• Be prepared! Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear, and take refreshments.
• Respect the countryside. Take care in crops and be considerate of livestock, fastening all gates.
• Take care when crossing or walking on roadways (walk facing oncoming traffic).
• Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control at all times
• Select walks that are within your physical capability
• Remember to take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints!

All walks will end where they began, please arrive 10 minutes before the stated start time. Walk leaders reserve the right to modify the routes

Corby Walking Festival

For those of you seeking out more walking around the area, Corby Walking Festival is on 5th-7th May 2012 - visit their website for more details.