JanuaryFri 2 2pm Hambleton EasySat 3 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 6 2pm Thornton EasyWed 7 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 9 10.30 - 12.30 Skippool Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 10 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 13 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 14 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TWed 14 1pm Barton Grange Garden Centre ModerateSat 17 2pm Fleetwood Easy TSun 18 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park Easy TTue 20 2pm Thornton EasyWed 21 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 23 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 24 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 27 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 28 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TSat 31 2pm Fleetwood All T

FebruaryTue 3 2pm Thornton EasyWed 4 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 6 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 7 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 10 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 11 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 13 10.30 – 12.30 Garstang Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 14 2pm Fleetwood AllSun 15 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 17 2pm Thornton EasyWed 18 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 21 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 24 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 25 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 27 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 28 2pm Fleetwood All T

MarchTue 3 2pm Thornton EasyWed 4 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 6 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 7 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 10 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 11 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 13 10.30 – 12.30 Cobble Hey Legstretcher £ HardSat 14 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 15 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 17 2pm Thornton EasyWed 18 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 21 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 24 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 25 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 27 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 28 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 31 2pm Thornton Easy

AprilWed 1 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 3 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 4 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 7 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 8 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 10 10.30 -12.30 Brock Valley Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 11 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 14 2pm Thornton EasyWed 15 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 18 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 19 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 21 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 22 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 24 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 25 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 28 2pm Thornton EasyWed 29 2pm Knott End Moderate T

May 9 - 17th

Fri 1 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 2 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 3 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Hard TTue 5 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 6 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TSat 9 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 10 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Hard TTue 12 2pm Thornton EasyWed 13 2pm Knott End Moderate TWed 13 6.30-8.30pm Bilsborrow Legstretcher £ ModerateFri 15 9.30– 11.30 Bleasdale Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 16 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 17 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Hard TSun 17 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 19 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 20 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 22 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 23 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 24 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Hard TTue 26 2pm Thornton EasyWed 27 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 30 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 31 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Hard T

JuneTue 2 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 3 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 5 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 6 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 9 2pm Thornton EasyWed 10 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 12 10.30 – 12.30 Scorton Legstretcher £ Moderate TSat 13 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 16 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 17 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TSat 20 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 21 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park Easy TTue 23 2pm Thornton EasyWed 24 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 26 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 27 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 30 2pm Great Eccleston Moderate

JulyWed 1 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 3 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 4 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 7 2pm Thornton EasyWed 8 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 10 10.30 – 12.30 Pilling Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 11 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 14 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 15 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 17 2pm Memorial Park AllSat 18 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 19 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 21 2pm Thornton EasyWed 22 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 24 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 25 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 28 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 29 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy T

AugustSat 1 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 4 2pm Thornton EasyWed 5 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 7 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 8 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 11 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 12 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 14 10.30 – 12.30 Knott End Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 15 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 16 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 18 2pm Thornton EasyWed 19 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 21 2pm Memorial Park AllSat 22 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 25 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 26 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 28 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 29 2pm Fleetwood All T

SeptemberTue 1 2pm Thornton EasyWed 2 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 4 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 5 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 8 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 9 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 11 10.30 – 12.30 Barnacre Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 12 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 15 2pm Thornton EasyWed 16 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 18 2pm Memorial Park AllSat 19 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 20 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 22 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 23 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 25 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 26 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 29 2pm Thornton EasyWed 30 2pm Knott End Moderate T

OctoberFri 2 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 3 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 6 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 7 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 9 10.30 – 12.30 Claylands Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 10 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 13 2pm Thornton EasyWed 14 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 17 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 18 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 20 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 21 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 23 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 24 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 27 2pm Thornton EasyWed 28 2pm Knott End Moderate TSat 31 10.30am Cleveleys Easy

NovemberTue 3 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 4 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 6 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 7 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 10 2pm Thornton EasyWed 11 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 13 10.30 – 12.30 Cartford Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 14 10.30am Cleveleys EasySun 15 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TTue 17 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 18 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TSat 21 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 24 2pm Thornton EasyWed 25 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 27 2pm Garstang Moderate Sat 28 10.30am Cleveleys Easy

DecemberTue 1 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 2 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TFri 4 2pm Hambleton Easy Sat 5 2pm Fleetwood All TTue 8 2pm Thornton EasyWed 9 2pm Knott End Moderate TFri 11 10.30 – 12.30 Winmarleigh Legstretcher £ ModerateSat 12 10.30am Cleveleys EasyTue 15 2pm Great Eccleston ModerateWed 16 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy TSat 19 2pm Fleetwood All TSun 20 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park All/Easy T

Health walks calendar 2015All health walks are free and everyone is welcome no matter what their age or ability. The volunteer walk leaders can help you take up walking by starting you off at a gentle amble for 10 to 20 minutes and leading you up to a one hour walk on our easy health walks.

Please let the leader know if you would find this helpful.

Please note we need 7 days notice to book a tramper for a health walk.Where the £ sign is displayed below, there is a charge for participating on the 2 hour Legstretcher walks.

wyre.gov.uk Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125

Welcome to our Walking Wyre 2015 Calendar

The walks on offer this year range from health walks (up to one hour), to two hour legstretchers and half day and full day countryside rambles. A small number of the walks can also be joined by trampers – all terrain electric scooters (which can be hired) for those with walking difficulties. Why not join us to try out something new and discover Wyre’s rich natural and cultural heritage.

Trampers

The Tramper is an all-terrain electric vehicle designed for people with differing abilities to access the countryside. Its capacity to deal with stones, mud, grass and rough ground is astonishing.

You can hire one free of charge for use on the Tramper Trails in Wyre and Lancashire, but you must book 48 hours in advance. (Please note one week in advance if you wish to use it on a health walk.)

First time users need to attend a short induction and should take along a passport photo and proof of identify to register.

Available from:Wyre Estuary Country Park 01253 887515/01253 863100Beacon Fell and Lancashire County Council 01995 640557Wyresdale Access for All Wheels 01524 791329 (small charge)Bowland Experience 01200 448000

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Walk Meeting PointsLocation and postcode (where available) Grid Ref.Health walks, legstretchers and guided walks(1) Barnacre - The Kenlis Arms, Kenlis Road – PR3 1GB SD510439(2) Barton Grange Garden Centre - PR3 ORB SD509409(3) Bilsborrow - Owd Nells/Guys Thatched Hamlet, St Michaels Road - PR3 0RS SD508396(4) Bleasdale Parish Hall, off Brock Rakes, Bleasdale – PR3 1UY SD574454(5) Brock Valley Picnic Site, Brock Mill Lane Claughton-on-Brock – PR3 0PP SD549431(6) Calder Vale Village Hall, - PR3 1SJ SD530456(7) Cartford - Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane – PR3 0YP SD422408(8) Claylands - Claylands Caravan Site off the A6, Cabus – PR3 1AJ SD497485(9) Cleveleys - The Community Centre, Beach Road – FY5 1ER Health Walk SD313432(10) Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Hobbs Lane, Claughton-on-Brock - PR3 0QN SD536449(11) Dolphinholme Village Hall – LA2 9AH SD 516533(12) Fleetwood – Marine Hall, The Esplanade – FY7 6HF Health Walk SD331482(12a)Fleetwood Cemetery, Beach Road - FY7 8PH SD319478(12b)Fleetwood Museum, Queens Terrace - FY7 6BT SD340483(13) Garstang – ‘Visit Garstang Centre’, Park Hill Road – PR3 1EF Health Walk SD494455(14) Great Eccleston Village Centre, High Street – PR3 0YA Health Walk SD428402(15) Hambleton - The Shovels Pub, Green Meadow Lane – FY6 9AL Health Walk SD371424(16) Knott End - Knott End Cafe, Bourne May Road – FY6 0EA Health Walk SD346484(17) Lane Ends Picnic Area SD415495(18) Memorial Park – off Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood – FY7 7AN Health Walk SD328475(20) Pilling Village Centre, School Lane – PR3 6HB SD404483(21) Rossall Point Picnic and Play Area – FY7 8PG SD318479 (accessible walk, parking for Rossall Point Tower)(22) Skippool – Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton – FY5 5LF SD357411(24) The Apple Store Cafe, Snowhill Lane, Scorton – PR3 1BA SD509442(25) The Patten Arms, Park Lane (B5272), Winmarleigh – PR3 0JU SD479490(26) Thornton - Tavern at the Mill, Fleetwood Road North – FY5 4JR (Marsh Mill) Health Walk SD336426(27) Wyre Estuary Country Park - River Road, Thornton – FY5 5LR Health Walk SD356431

The circular walk routes starting from these locations are available on the website.

wyre.gov.uk/walking

The Benefits of WalkingWalking can fit into your normal daily routine. Regular walking can help to:

Keep you heart strong Reduce the risk of heart diseaseGive you more energy Aid weight lossMake new friends Reduce high blood pressureImprove mobility Help you sleep betterGive you a feel good factorExplore your local parks, coast and countryside

BookingsA number of the longer walks must be booked in advance. This is because they can only accommodate a limited number of people. We show this as “Booking essential” in the walk description.

For bookings ring 01995 602125or email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk

Visit Garstang opening hoursWinter November – March 11.00am – 3.30pmSummer April – October 10.30 am – 4.30pmAlternatively call in person to ‘Visit Garstang Centre’, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF.Any activity with a fee should be paid for in advance. Unfortunately no refunds can be given. Please make cheques payable to Wyre Council.

Walk price guideFREE - Health walks and guided walks up to one hour A - £3.50 Adults, £2.50 - concessions, children - legstretchers, half day walk 1- 4 hoursB - £4.50 Adults, £3.50 - concessions, children - full day walk over 4 hoursHealthIf you have any medical conditions that the activity leader should know about, please mention this at the start of the activity. Alternatively, check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our health walks are a good starting point for people recovering from ill health.

SafetyWhen attending an activity, please take the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped for the activity. If you intend to leave early please inform your leader. For your own safety, please come dressed to match the type of activity and weather with appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing.

Poor WeatherPlease note a Ranger/Leader will be at the start of an activity whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader whether or not to cancel.

Helpful tips before you set off on your walk• Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather conditions, eg stout footwear, all weather clothing.• If you have medication that you need to carry at all times, bring it with you.• If you are diabetic, please make sure you have eaten before the walk and bring food or drink if necessary.• If you have a medical condition that you feel could prevent you from walking ask for your doctor’s advice. You may be asked to complete a simple health questionnaire at the start of some activities.• Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on longer walks unless stated in the walk description. This is because many of the walks cross farmland containing livestock or nesting birds.• Dogs are allowed on the one hour health walks and legstretchers, but dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead on request by the leader and you must clean up after them.• All children on walks must be accompanied and looked after by a responsible adult.

Information on walking gradesTo help you decide which is the walk for you.Wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given for each walk.

Terrain GuidePlease note our health walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy.

All – Relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.

Easy – Relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock.

Moderate – Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock.

Hard – Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/ livestock.

Very Hard – Limited paths, rough walking, steep climbs, expect stiles/livestock.

T – Tramper – suitable for people using trampers (see information below location map for hire details). wyre.gov.uk

Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125

walking wyre 2015

JanuaryNew Year’s Day StrollThursday 1 1pm - 2pm Grade: EasyRossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park FREEA walk along the coast and a chance to bring in the New Year with views over Morecambe Bay.

New Year Bird WatchSunday 4 9.30am – noon Grade: EasyRossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park FREEJoin the rangers to look at wintering birds on our coast. Walk to Rossall Point and watch from Rossall Observation Tower. 1 mile, bring binoculars

Skippool LegstretcherFriday 9 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: Moderate Price ASkippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, ThorntonA circular walk of historical interest along the River Wyre path with fine views of Skippool Creek and the Wyre Estuary.4.3 miles, bring binoculars, dogs welcome

Barton Grange Health Walk and Countryside TalkWednesday 14 Talk/Exhibition 11am – 2pm Health Walk 1pm - 2pm Grade: EasyBarton Grange Garden Centre FREEJoin the Walking Wyre Health Walks team for a health walk from Barton Grange. You can join us for a stroll for 20 minutes up to 1 hour and return to the garden centre café for refreshments (extra cost). Ring 01995 602125 for more details.1 - 3 miles, tramper

FebruaryGarstang LegstretcherFriday 13 10.30am – 12.30pmGrade: Moderate/Hard Price AVisit Garstang CentreA pleasant circular walk taking in riverside and farmland, passing Barnacre Church and Lady Hamilton’s Well.4.3 miles, dogs welcome

Early Morning Bird WatchSunday 15 8.30am – 10am Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialPillingMeet the rangers for an early morning birdwatch. Please dress for a slow walk with frequent stops, to watch the waders and wildfowl. Wheelchair accessible

MarchGarstang Monday WalkMonday 2 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: Moderate Price A Booking essentialA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Morecambe BaywatchSunday 8 10am – 1pm Grade: Easy Price APilling Lane Ends Amenity AreaMeet the rangers for a high tide birdwatch. Please dress for a slow walk with frequent stops, to watch waders and wildfowl.Bring binoculars

Cobble Hey LegstretcherFriday 13 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: HardPrice ACobble Hey Farm and Gardens, ClaughtonA pleasant two hour circular walk from Cobble Hey Farm across farmland paths and tracks with some interesting bird life. Refreshments available at end of walk at extra cost.3.25 miles, dogs allowed

Brown Hare WalkSunday 15 8am - 10am Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialBleasdaleJoin the rangers on this early morning walk to watch brown hares and their antics around Bleasdale. Weather permitting we’ll be able to observe the hares. This is a walk and watch so there will be periods of standing/sitting and just watching. 2 miles, bring binoculars

An introduction to GeocachingSunday 22 10am – 1pm Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialFerry Beach, FleetwoodExplore the local coast from a different perspective and learn about this modern take on treasure hunting! Improve your map reading skills and try out this growing hobby.3 miles, GPS or GPS enabled phone

Hill and Dale - Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Spring WalkSunday 29 10am – 4pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialDolphinholmeA circular walk, with the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, along the river following the woodland path and open farmland and returning over the high ground with excellent views.

AprilWoodland Management WalkThursday 2 1pm – 2pm Grade: EasyFleetwood Booking essential FREEA short walk in spring through this small woodland looking at the types of woodland management that can be undertaken. Learn about coppicing, and what terms such as understorey and native tree really mean. Learn about the wildlife and fauna found in our urban woodlands.

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 6 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: Moderate Price A Booking essentialA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Brock Valley LegstretcherFriday 10 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice ABrock Valley Picnic Area, Claughton-on-BrockA delightful walk through the Brock Valley.4 miles, dogs welcome

Nether Wyresdale RambleSunday 19 9am – 4pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialScortonA long circular walk which follows the Wyre Way from Scorton picnic site to the dam at Abbeystead via the picturesque village of Dolphinholme, returning via the low level path on Harris End Fell and the village of Scorton. 12.5 miles

Spring BirdwatchSunday 19 9.30am – 12.30pm Grade: EasyPrice AWyre Estuary Country ParkJoin the rangers for a walk along the Wyre Estuary looking for signs of spring migration and waders on the shore. Dress for a slow walk with frequent stops to watch the birdlife.Bring binoculars

Knott End and Preesall Ramble and Tramper TrekWednesday 22 10am – 2pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialExplore the countryside tracks and paths between Knott End and Preesall, either on foot, or on a tramper. 5-6 miles, tramper

Source of the River Brock – Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Spring WalkSunday 26 10am - 3pm Grade: EasyPrice B Booking essentialJoin the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival for one of their spring walks.

Old Fleetwood Heritage WalkWednesday 29 1.30pm – 3pm Grade: EasyPrice £1Fleetwood MuseumJoin the Friends of Fleetwood Museum for a heritage walk around Fleetwood. Contact Fleetwood Museum for information 01253 876621 (11am – 4pm, Apr – Oct)

Whimbrel Roost WatchWednesday 29 7pm - 9pm Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialBarnacreThe whimbrel, a small relative of the curlew, uses Barnacre Reservoir as an important staging post on their journey from Africa to Iceland. Come and watch the spectacular sight as these beautiful birds fly into roost at dusk.3.5 miles, wheelchair accessible

MayBluebell Teas StrollSundays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1pm – 2pm Grade: HardCalder Vale Village Hall FREEA short walk every Sunday in May through a beautiful bluebell wood, a short climb to St Johns Church and then an easy country walk along farm tracks back to the village hall for afternoon tea (extra charge).2 miles

Invasive Non-Native Species Awareness WalkWednesday 6 10am – 3pm Grade: ModerateScorton Booking essential FREEAfter a short workshop which focuses on Invasive non-native species, you will be taken on an educational walk around the River Wyre at Scorton. Visit wyreriverstrust.org for more details.

Saturday 9 – Sunday 17

A programme of 50 walks around Garstang and district

wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival

Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Canal & Country WalkSaturday 9 10am – 1pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialGarstangA circular walk, with the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, following the Lancaster Canal returning on footpaths through Nateby, Kirkland and Riverside.

Lapwings and Hares Ramble and Tramper TrekThursday 14 10am – 12.30pm Price A Grade: Moderate/HardClaughton Booking essentialLook for lapwings (and hopefully their chicks) and also maybe a hare or two with the rangers. 2-3 miles, tramper, bring binoculars

Bleasdale LegstretcherFriday 15 9.30am – 11.30am/12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialBleasdale Parish HallA walk around Bleasdale Estate with a talk about the effects that the First World War had on the area.4 miles, dogs welcome

Scorton Challenge Tramper Trek and WalkSaturday 16 10.30am – 3pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialJoin our ramble and tramper trek, where we attempt to go where you never dreamed possible – over Nicky Nook Fell – (weather permitting). 6 miles, tramper

JuneGarstang Monday WalkMonday 1 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: Moderate Price A Booking essentialA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Wyreside Lakes Tramper Trek and RambleWednesday 10 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: All Price A Booking essentialBay HorseDiscover Wyreside Lakes, either on foot or by tramper, there are 7 lakes on the site which we will explore together with the onsite woodland and grasslands for wildlife and spectacular scenery. Refreshments available at the end (at extra cost). 2 miles, tramper, dogs welcome

Scorton LegstretcherFriday 12 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: Moderate/Hard Price AThe Apple Store Cafe, ScortonA circular walk from The Apple Store, through Grizedale Valley.4 miles, tramper, dogs welcome

Old Fleetwood Midsummer Heritage WalkThursday 18 6.30pm – 8pm Cost: £1Fleetwood MuseumJoin the Friends of Fleetwood Museum for a heritage walk around Fleetwood. Contact Fleetwood Museum for information 01253 876621 (11am – 4pm, Apr – Oct)

Calder Vale and Brock ValleySunday 21 9am – 5pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialClaughtonA long circular walk starting from Brock picnic site with a steady climb to Bleasdale before descending though fields and pastures to Calder Vale and then joining the Lancaster Canal at Barnacre. 14 miles

JulyGarstang Monday WalkMonday 6 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialGarstangA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Pilling LegstretcherFriday 10 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice APilling Village Centre Car ParkA circular walk along the footpaths in the parish of Pilling.3.8 miles, bring binoculars, dogs welcome

Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper TrekWednesday 15 11am – 2pm Grade: Moderate Price B Booking essentialExplore the Dunsop Valley deep in the Forest of Bowland, either on foot or by tramper. 6 miles, tramper, dogs welcome

Bowland Fells ExplorerSunday 19 9am – 5pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialBleasdaleA strenuous circular walk starting from Bleasdale and walking over the high moorland Access Land of the Bowland Fells covering Saddle Fell, Holme House Fell, Hazelhurst Fell and Oakenclough. 11.5 miles

AugustEarly Autumn BirdwatchSunday 2 9.30am – 12.30pm Grade: EasyPrice AWyre Estuary Country ParkJoin the rangers for a walk along the Wyre Estuary experiencing autumn migration.Bring binoculars

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 3 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialOne of our regular Monday walks from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Knott End LegstretcherFriday 14 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice AKnott End CafeA circular walk from Knott End.4 miles, dogs welcome

Bat WalkFriday 14 8pm – 10pm Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialGarstangJoin the Countryside Rangers and Wild Aid on this popular bat walk along the banks of the River Wyre. 1 mile

From the Mills to the ReservoirSaturday 22 10am - 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialCalder ValeDiscover the mills of Calder Vale and Oakenclough and follow the steps of the men who created Grizedale Lea Reservoir at the beginning of the twentieth century.Bring binoculars

Bleasdale Ramble and Tramper TrekWednesday 26 10am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialBleasdaleDiscover the ancient parish of Bleasdale whether on foot or by tramper.Tramper, dogs welcome

Night-time ExplorerThursday 27 8pm – 9.30pm Grade: EasyPrice £4 Booking essentialFleetwoodA unique chance to explore the natural world at twilight.1 mile, tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible

SeptemberWyresdale Ramble Sunday 6 9.30am - 2.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice B Booking essentialScortonJoin us for this splendid walk through Nether Wyresdale to Dolphinholme. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the River Wyre and the Bowland Fells. Wonder at the changing colour of the leaves on the trees as we head into autumn.

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 7 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Thursday 10 – Sunday 13Heritage Open Days

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Fleetwood MuseumThursday 10 – Sunday 13Join the Friends of Fleetwood Museum for a tour of the museum. Contact Fleetwood Museum for information 01253 876621 (11am – 4pm, Apr – Oct)Free for Heritage Open Days

Rossall Point, Fleetwood Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 11am – 4pmTake a look at one of Fleetwood’s newest buildings and find out about the heritage of Fleetwood`s Coast and Morecambe Bay. Enjoy spectacular views, meet the volunteers and take part in a craft activity.

Fleetwood Cemetery History WalkThursday 10 10am – noonA chance to find out about the heritage of the cemetery.

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary 1Thursday 10 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModerateWyre Estuary Country ParkDiscover tales from bygone times based around Stanah, Cockle Hall and Wardleys.Approx 2 miles

Fleetwood – The Early Resort Heritage WalkThursday 10 1.30pmFleetwood Museum 01253 876621Find out about the history of Fleetwood as a resort.

Towers Heritage WalkThursday 10 2pm – 3pm Grade: EasyThornton Booking essential A short walk through local woodland to learn about the heritage of the area, the wildlife you may find here and how the wood is managed.

Pilling Pig Railway Line WalkFriday 11 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModerateKnott End Booking essential Visit Railway Crossing Cottage, see old photographs and visit the brine well.

Fleetwood Memorial Park Heritage WalkFriday 11 2pm – 3pmFind out about the history of Grade II Listed Memorial Park with the Friends of Fleetwood Museum and Memorial Park.Further info: 01995 602125

Take a tour to the Top!Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, between 10.30am and 4.30pmMarsh MillDiscover this fascinating 220 year old restored listed Grade II* Tower Mill with original machinery. It offers a unique introduction to milling of a bygone age through this guided tour of the top. Enjoy an art display at the Kiln House Gallery. For more information Tel: 01253 887446

Pilling Pig Railway Line WalkSaturday 12 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModerateGarstang Booking essentialWalk to where the local line met the main line railway London to Scotland. Talk to locals who remember how it was.

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary 2Saturday 12 2pm – 3pm Grade: ModerateSkippool Picnic Area, ThorntonTales from bygone times based around Skippool and Shard.1.2 miles

Autumn BirdwatchSunday 13 9am – noon Grade: EasyRossall Point Picnic Area and Car ParkJoin the Rangers as they watch the last of our summer and first wintering birds migrate over Rossall Point. We will walk to Rossall Point and watch from the observation tower.1 mile, bring binoculars

Bleasdale RemembersSunday 13 10am – 1pm Grade: ModerateBleasdale Parish Hall Booking essentialA walk in the footsteps of those who lived, worked and served in Bleasdale during the Great War followed by a film presented by the North West Film Archive, ‘The First World War – Life on the Home Front in North West England’. Tea and homemade cakes at extra cost.Bring binoculars

Greenhalgh CastleSunday 13 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModerateGarstang Booking essentialAs this castle ruin is on private land we are privileged to place our hand on the stonework and listen to the historian telling us ‘how it was’.

Rossall Point Heritage WalkSunday 13 2pm – 3pm Grade: EasyFleetwood Booking essentialA short walk along the prom to the geographical Rossall Point. Learn about the international importance of Morecambe Bay for wildlife and the fantastic feats of migrating birds. During the walk we will look at Fleetwood’s roman connection and the history of the ‘landmark’. Spotting wildlife along the way.Tramper, wheelchair accessible, dogs welcome, bring binoculars

Winmarleigh HallSunday 13 2pm – 3.30pm Grade: EasyWinmarleigh Booking essentialUnique opportunity to visit this hall and gardens and listen to its history. Not normally open to the public.

Barnacre LegstretcherFriday 11 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: Moderate Price AKenlis Arms, BarnacreA pleasant two hour walk around the footpaths of Barnacre.4 miles, dogs welcome

Natural History of the Wyre Estuary Tramper Trek and RambleWednesday 16 10am - 3pm Grade: EasyPrice BThornton Booking essentialJoin the rangers, either on a tramper or on foot to investigate the natural history of the estuary and surrounding area.4-5 miles, tramper, bring binoculars

Bat WalkFriday 18 7.30pm – 9.30pm Grade: Easy Price AWyre Estuary Country ParkJoin the Countryside Rangers and Wild Aid to discover the world of bats at the award winning Wyre Estuary Country Park.Tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible, bring a torch

Wyresdale Park - Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Autumn WalkSunday 27 10am – 3pm Grade: Hard Price B Booking essentialScortonA circular walk, with the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, over Nicky Nook and Harris End Fell continuing on through farmland and byways and returning to the starting point.

OctoberGarstang Monday WalkMonday 5 10.30am – 1.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialGarstangA regular Monday walk from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes.

Claylands LegstretcherFriday 9 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: Moderate Price AClaylands Reception Car ParkA pleasant two hour walk with interesting views of the River Wyre and the surrounding countryside.4 miles, dogs welcome

Brock Valley RambleSunday 18 10am - 3pm Grade: ModeratePrice B Booking essentialBleasdaleJoin us for this wonderful walk along the River Brock, enjoy the splendour of the autumn tints as we crunch our way through the fallen leaves. 8.5 miles

Beacon Fell Walk - Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Autumn WalkSunday 25 10am - 4pm Grade: HardPrice B Booking essentialA circular nine to ten mile walk along the base of Parlick Fell returning to Beacon Fell via Bleasdale.

NovemberEarly Winter BirdwatchSunday 8 9am – noon Grade: EasyRossall Picnic Area and Car ParkJoin the Rangers to look for wintering birds along our coast. Walk to Rossall Point and watch from the observation tower.1 mile, bring binoculars

Cartford LegstretcherFriday 13 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice ACartford Inn Car Park, Little EcclestonA circular walk along footpaths of Rawcliffe and Eccleston.4 miles, dogs welcome

Lady Hamilton’s WellSunday 15 10am - 1pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialGarstangThis short walk is through fields and tracks, starting with the course of the Old Pilling Pig, Garstang to Knott End Railway, before climbing gently to Barnacre. En route we will pass remains of Lady Hamilton’s Well, a spa well reputed to have possessed medicinal properties. 3.7 miles

Knott End and Preesall – Wildlife and History - Friends of Garstang Walking Festival Autumn WalkSunday 29 10am – 1pm Grade: EasyPrice A Booking essentialKnott End, Stalmine, PreesallA circular walk along the Wyre estuary and inland along lanes and paths looking at a hall built by a Scandinavian, winter wildfowl, a bygone industry and its associated railway.6.5 miles, tramper, dogs welcome

DecemberGoose RoostSunday 6 2pm - 4pm Grade: EasyPrice APilling Lane Ends Amenity AreaForget the Christmas shopping and join the Rangers to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of Pink Footed Geese flying out for the night time roost in Morecambe Bay. Please dress for a slow walk with frequent stops, to watch the waders and wildfowl.Bring binoculars

Winmarleigh LegstretcherFriday 11 10.30am – 12.30pm Grade: ModeratePrice APatten Arms, WinmarleighA pleasant circular walk taking in the Lancaster Canal.4 miles, dogs welcome

Christmas StrollSunday 20 10am - 1pm Grade: ModeratePrice A Booking essentialBleasdaleJoin the rangers for a pre-Christmas walk, escape the shopping centres, relax and get some fresh air on this festive stroll.3.5 miles

January 2016New Year – Visit to the CoastFriday 1 11am – 3pm FREERossall PointIf you are taking a New Year’s Day stroll down the prom, stop off at Rossall Point to celebrate with a warming cup of mulled wine (non alcoholic) with the rangers.Wheelchair accessible, dogs welcome

For all booking essential events call: 01995 602125 Price guide: A: £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions & children B: £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions & children

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Guided WalksFor booking essential walks -Tel: 01995 602125Email: garstangtic@wyre.gov.ukWeb: wyre.gov.uk/walking