Thursday 23^rd – Sunday 26^th September 2010

2010 promises to be an exciting year for us as it sees the launch of the first ever Pateley Bridge Walking Festival at the end of September!

It has taken us a good 12 months to get this far, gradually turning a germ of an idea (do you think a local walking festival would work?) into reality. We really couldn’t have got to this stage without the enthusiasm of local people – both those ‘on the ground’ who kindly pledged their support and helped us apply for “Walkers are Welcome” status (http://www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk/) to local organisations such as the Pateley Bridge Town Council, Nidderdale Business Association and the Nidderdale AONB (www.nidderdaleaonb.org.uk) who were the first to see the potential of the event and provide funding towards it. Thank you all.

The fact that Nidderdale (http://www.nidderdale.co.uk/) has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty gives you some idea of why it is such a perfect place for walkers. With beautiful diverse scenery offering both easy-going and more challenging routes and the pleasant market town of Pateley Bridge at its heart, it really does offer something for everyone. Whether you decide to come for one day or four, we look forward to offering you a warm walkers welcome!