Guided Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum 2008

 

Weekend Walks:

Guided Walks run by Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum volunteers are held every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm from Easter to October. They are free of charge after admission. Please collect your ticket from the Great Oak Hall.

September

RAINBOW WALK - HOPE FOR TOMORROW Charity Walk

Friday 19th

5k walk starting at 5pm. Contact Tracey Lodge or Christine Mills on 01666 505055 or email info@hopefortomorrow.org.uk for further details.

THE FUNGI AT WESTONBIRT AND THEIR TREES

Saturday 20th

Join Dave Shorten, from the Cotswold Fungus Group to explore Westonbirt’s remarkable diversity of fungi and discover the hidden roles they play in supporting our trees. Meet in the Education Centre.10.30 - 12.30 and 2 - 4pm.. £4.00 per adult after admission. Admission prices. Adults £7 Conc. £6 Child £2. Must be booked in advance. Telephone 01666 880220

ALZHEIMERS WALK Charity Walk

Sunday 21st

1 to 2 mile walk. 2pm start. Contact Mrs Sarah Thomson on 01249 443469 or email alznwilts@lineone.net for further details

October

Saturday 4th

AUTUMN FRUITS AND BERRIES Guided Walk

Join Val Cushing and discover the reasons behind the many shapes and sizes of seed packages and see Westonbirt’s wonderful autumn colour. Walk starts at 11.30am. Free after admission. Admission prices. Adults £8 Conc. £7 Child £2. Must be booked in advance. Telephone 01666 880220

THE OTHER ARBORETUM Guided Walk

Saturday 18th 11.00am (to be confirmed)

This special walk sets out to uncover the hidden secrets and intriguing stories of Silk Wood – Westonbirt’s "other arboretum". Join us to discover Westonbirt’s oldest inhabitant, spectacular seasonal highlights and its ancient roots. This walk does not follow hard paths and thus sensible footwear is vital. Free after admission. Admission prices. Adults £8 Conc £7 Child £2. Must be booked in advance. Telephone 01666 880220

THE FUNGI AT WESTONBIRT AND THEIR TREES Guided Walk

Saturday 25th

Join Dave Shorten, from the Cotswold Fungus Group to explore Westonbirt’s remarkable diversity of fungi and discover the hidden roles they play in supporting our trees. Meet in the Education Centre.10.30 - 12.30 and 2 - 4pm.. £4.00 per adult after admission. Admission prices. Adults £8 Conc. £7 Child £2. Must be booked in advance. Telephone 01666 880220

November

CANCER RESEARCH Charity Walk

Sunday 2 November

5k and 10k run. For further details tel.0791 864 1994