The award-winning four day Angus Glens Walking Festival has started taking online bookings for the 2011 event to be held in June.
Experienced walkers and novices alike will be able to choose from a packed programme of 28 walks as well as three evenings of top-class entertainment.
Last year the festival was extremely popular with many walkers reserving places within days of the online booking launch. Spaces are limited so organisers are advising to book early.
Now in its ninth year the festival will run from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2011. The programme provides the opportunity to experience the panoramic views of the Angus Glens and fabulous walks along the coastline. It includes a diverse range of walks, from all-abilities through country parks to extremely strenuous climbs up challenging munros.
Mick Pawley, Chair of the Angus Glens Walking Festival explains what the festival involves: “The walks have been designed based on feedback from the leaders and previous participants, so a few popular routes have been retained. Favourites include Glen Prosen to Glen Isla, Glen Esk to Glen Clova and Jock’s Road from Braemar to Glen Doll. We’ve also introduced of a number of new walks which regulars to the festival may not have had the chance to enjoy before.”
Mick continues; “This year we have expanded the programme to include an all abilities walk on each day, all of which are wheelchair accessible and which will also encourage new outdoor activities and families who wish to enjoy a guided tour of the local countryside.”
2011 sees the introduction of two new evening events. Walkers are welcomed on Thursday with a quiz to test their knowledge of the hills and glens as well general knowledge and, on Friday, they can experience a Taste of Angus with a demonstration of local food, drink and culture. On Saturday the Ceilidh Supper returns to allow walkers to dance the night away with old and new-found friends.
To book your place on the Angus Glens Walking Festival, visit the Festival website. Other routes in the Angus Glens and nearby can be found on Walkhighlands’ Angus walks section.