Walk Leaders: Angela Wensley and Terence Sackett, members of the Quantock Poetry Trail Group
6.3 miles / 4 hours ( Moderate)
Terrain: A moderate walk at a slow pace,s with some steep uphill and downhill sections.
Starting at Nether Stowey, walk with local poets Angela Wensley and Terence Sackett from the QLPS Quantock Poetry Trail Project to experience all new 'poetry of place', an audio experience embedded into the very combes and castles of the Quantock Hills.
Please bring a mobile phone and a notepad and pen. If possible download the Quantock Poetry Trail app. inadvance from: quantockpoetrytrail.uk
Stowey Walking, the Walkers are Welcome steering group for the villages of Nether Stowey and Over Stowey will be holding a walking festival in and around the beautiful Quantock Hills National Landscape, England’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), showcasing the unique landscape of the hills and nearby coast.
Walkers will be able to choose from a variety of guided walks of varying lengths, so there will be something to suit everyone, from keen hikers and ramblers to families looking for a more leisurely stroll in the countryside. Numbers for the walks need to be limited so booking is essential.
Tickets - Tickets are £6 per person. Tickets are non refundable if you need to cancel. Stowey Walking is a community run non-profit making enterprise promoting walking in the Quantock Hills. In order to continue running walking festivals and other events and to keep our website functioning we rely on ticket sales and contributions from local businesses and the general public.
What should I bring to the event? -Please wear suitable foot-wear, we suggest either walking shoes or boots. Also a rain-coat, sun hat, sun protection cream and a bottle of drinking water. Please bring a picnic lunch or snack.
Is there a minimum age requirement to enter the event? - Children under 16 years should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Can I bring my dog? - Dogs are permitted on all walks but must be kept on a lead to protect livestock and ground nesting birds and we cannot guarantee that every gate is dog friendly. Owners must accept full responsibility for their dogs behaviour and walk leaders have the discretion to refuse to allow any dog from taking part. Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring your dog.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? - All walks start and finish at the Church Centre in St Mary Street, Nether Stowey where there is a large car park. Public transport to Nether Stowey is very limited, particularly at weekends.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? -
e-mail: stoweywalking.co.uk@gmail.com
