SHAKESPEARE’S WALKING WEEK
17 – 24 April, 2016
In April 2016 Stratford upon Avon will be commemorating the 400th
anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. To mark the occasion, during
the week 17th to 24th April, the Ramblers will lead a programme of daily
walks which are open to everyone – residents, visitors, members and nonmembers.
Almost all of the walks will start
from
the
steps
(pictured)
outside the Royal Shakespeare
Theatre, on the south side of
Bancroft Gardens and close to
Stratford town centre. Most of
the walks will have a connection
with Shakespeare and will follow
some of the routes that he will
have taken.
The walks will vary in length,
ranging from 2 miles to 11 miles
and each will be led by an
experienced walks leader.
Some of the routes and other
walks are described in a booklet
entitled “Stratford Walks”, which
is available from the Stratford
Visitor Information Centre.
For all walks please wear
suitable shoes and clothing and
bring your own food and
sufficient water, especially for
the longer walks.
The nearest car park is the
Bridgefoot multi-storey car park,
where there are public toilets.
Sunday 17th April
Meet on the Theatre steps at
10.00a.m. to walk along the
Shakespeare Way to Atherstone
on Stour and then return to
Stratford.
Distance - 10 miles
Easy walking. About 5 hours.
Monday 18th April
Meet at 10.00a.m. at the car
park opposite Charlecote Park
to walk around the park
boundary. Charlecote is a
National Trust property and nonmembers will have to pay an
entrance fee.
Distance - ..... miles
Easy walking. About .... hours.
Tuesday 19th April
Meet at 10.00a.m. at Barton, to
walk along the Heart of England
Way. Barton is a little village 10
miles west of Stratford, about 1
mile across the bridge over the
river Avon at Bidford-on-Avon.
Distance - 5 miles
Moderate walking.
About 2½ hours.
For further information contact Stratford Ramblers at www.stratfordramblers.com or
follow the link at www.ramblers.org.uk
Wednesday 20th April
Meet on the Theatre Steps at
10.00a.m. for a choice of walks.
Walk 1 follows the Avon valley to
Welford on Avon where there is a
choice of pubs for lunch. Return via
Luddington to Stratford.
Distance - 11 miles. About 5½ hrs.
Moderate walking.
Walk 2 is an easy walk along the
Old Tramway to Stannell’s Bridge.
Return across the racecourse.
Distance - 4½ miles. About 2 hrs.
Thursday 21st April
Meet on the Theatre Steps at
10.00a.m. for a choice of walks.
Walk 1 goes to Luddington,
Dodwell, Bordon Hill and Shottery.
Distance - 8 miles. About 3½ hrs.
Moderate walking.
Walk 2 to Fisherman’s car park and
Welcombe Hills. Moderate walking.
Distance - 5½ miles. About 2 hrs.
Friday 22nd April
Meet on the Theatre Steps at
10.00a.m. for a choice of walks.
Walk 1 to walk along the canal to
Wilmcote and Mary Arden’s House.
Distance - 9½ miles. Easy walking.
Suitable for wheelchairs. 4½ hrs.
Walk 2 – A 1 - 2 hour walk around
Stratford. Suitable for wheelchairs.
Saturday 23rd April
Meet on the Theatre Steps at
10.00a.m. to walk to Shottery and
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and up
to Hansell Farm for a fine view
before returning to Stratford.
Distance - 4½ miles. Easy walking.
About 2 hrs. Suitable for
wheelchairs, but not the loop back
from Hansell Farm.
Sunday 24th April
To be confirmed.
Distance - .... miles. About .... hrs.
For further information contact Stratford Ramblers at www.stratfordramblers.com or
follow the link at www.ramblers.org.uk