Preparations are well underway for the 2017 Somer Valley Walking Festival to be held on the weekend of September 16th/17th at venues in Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Peasedown St John and Paulton.
The success of last year’s Festival, supported by Radstock Co-operative Society and the Radstock and Westfield Big Local, will mean that this year it will take place over two days and at a greater number of locations.
John Bull, who chairs the Steering Committee, said: “We hope everyone will find a walk they can enjoy this year and that many more people will be introduced to the
wonderful countryside of the Somer Valley and its industrial heritage.
“There will be walks ranging from two to twelve miles in length, as well as a sketching walk and one based on the new sport of geocaching.
“Last year’s popular family treasure hunt along the Greenway will be repeated and shorter walks will also set off from Paulton and Westfield, as well as some based on Radstock Museum. A talk at the Museum on the Somer Valley’s heritage of canals, railways and mines will launch the weekend.
“As last year, the walks will all be free and led by experienced walk leaders.”
Anyone interested in helping out with the Festival should ring: 01225 835100.