Macmillan Summertime Walk
Sunday 9th July 2017 10:00
Come and join Macmillan for a beautiful summertime walk around Telford. Enjoy a 12 mile walk, past many of the notable and interesting parts of Telford while raising money for a wonderful cause. The walk is open to all over the age of 14 and starts at 10am.
More information about the South Telford Heritage Trail can be found here: http://www.walktelfordheritage.co.uk/
A family walk of 3 miles around Telford Town Park will be starting at 11am with all ages welcome, under 5s are free. There will be some entertainment, including kiddy go-karts, face painting and a fun warm-up before the walk starts.
For both events, the start and finish line are located in the same area, with food/drink available to purchase, including a bar in the Hornets club.
All proceeds from the event will go to Macmillan Cancer Support in Shropshire and is run by the Telford Macmillan Committee.
Updates and further information can be found on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MacmillanSummertimeWalk/
NB
REGISTER BY THE 18TH OF JUNE TO BE SURE OF RECEIVING A T-SHIRT (12 MILE ONLY) AND A MEDAL.
WE WILL HAVE EXTRAS OF BOTH BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECEIVE EITHER IF YOU REGISTER AFTER THE 18TH.
Distance
12 miles or 3 miles
Prices
Category
Price (£)
Min Age
Max Age
3 mile Family (5 and over)
5.00
5
3 mile Family (under 5)
0.00
5
Surface
Mixed terrain, starting on grass. Approximately 90-95% of the walk is off-road.
Address
Telford Hornets Rugby Club, Hinkshay Rd, Dawley, TF4 3NZ
Directions
Follow signs to Wonderland from Finger Road, Dawley. Follow Hinkshay Rd and keep going on to Dark Lane. Take care if using GPS as Google Maps will take you to the wrong location if you enter 'Telford Hornets Rugby Club'. It is best to use Hinkshay Road, Dawley for GPS.
Setting
Starts at Telford Town Park, exploring many parts of Telford on pavements and off-road. The route is the South Telford Heritage Trail with some lovely walking in the Telford countryside - in particular, some beautiful views of Ironbridge.
Profile
Mostly flat terrain with some hills. The route does have a few challenging obstacles, such as steep steps and narrow woodland path, although most of the route is easily accessible by most adults (or young adults). The route is NOT pushchair friendly due to a long stretch of narrow path with no alternate route.
Refreshment Places
Water stop at the Green Wood Café, Coalbrookdale
Prizes
Entrants for the 12-mile walk will receive a Macmillan t-shirt, a medal, and a goody bag after completing the course.
Entrants for the 3-mile walk will each receive a medal and a goodie bag after completing the course.
Facilities
Free parking, Bar, Toilets
Other Info
Well behaved dogs are allowed on the walk and must be kept on the lead at all times.