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Welcome to the 'Around Corby' Walking Festival

Diary May 1st, 2nd & 3rd for a weekend of over thirty walks with lengths from 3/4  of a mile (1.2km) up to 18 miles (25km) including a circumnavigation of the complete 35 mile (50km) 'Around Corby' walking route.

Except for short lengths of road walking, this is all on public footpaths and takes in all the lovely rural villages that surround the modern and thriving town of Corby.

The Festival programme contains enough for those who simply enjoy walking for pleasure, relaxation and exercise and we've included short walks for those who prefer just short strolls. In addition,, themed walks are a feature with photography, history and wildlife included.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW of 34 WALKS DURING THE WEEKEND

Friday April 30th - A 'Getting to Know You' Walk 4.5miles

Saturday May 1st - 14 Walks in total including 6 strolls from 0.75 to 3 miles, 5 walks from 5.7 to 9,25 miles, 3 themed walks including storytelling, photography and history PLUS an introduction to Nordic Walking.

Sunday May 2nd - 12 walks including 1 short stroll, 6 walks from 5.5 to 18 miles plus 5 themed walks to include photography, nature, 2 history (Stanion & Brigstock) then a walk in ancient woodland within Corby

Monday May 3rd - There is a total of 7 walks during the day with 4 walks from 6.1mile to 18 miles plus 2 history themed walks (Gretton & Fineshade Woods) and a photography walk in Rockingham

The FULL PROGRAMME for the 2010 Around Corby Walking festival is available in pdf format for download HERE

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