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There are lots of great walks for you and your pooch around the UK. What’s more, you’ll find there are walks suitable for everyone – from families with young children to those looking for the challenge of a longer trek. Don’t worry if you can’t find one near you – simply organise your own! It’s easy to do and you’ll have loads of fun along the way. Follow this link to organise your own event. We’re here to help you every step of the way. So, if you have any questions after registering for an event or about organising your own, please call our team on 0845 600 6787.Central Argyll and Western Isles Scotland
Perth Race Course
3rd October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Perth Race Course Address:
Scone Palace Park
Scone by Perth
Perthshire
PH2 6BB
Further details:
The event will start at 13.45 from the race course car park. The walk can be as long or as short as participants want it to be. It can be round the race course or down to the River Tay for a longer walk.
No special footwear needed just comfortable walking shoes.
Waterproofs will depend on the weather on the day.
Look forward to seeing you there!
East Midlands England
Colwick Country Park, Nottingham
10th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Colwick Country Park, Nottingham Address:
Mile End Road
NOTTINGHAM
Nottinghamshire
NG4 2DW
Further details:
Please come and join our go walkies event!
We will be meeting between 11am and 1pm and we will begin the walk at the Mile End Road entrance to the park.
We will even have a Balloon race on the day!
Southwell Trail, Nottinghamshire
3rd October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Southwell Trail, Nottinghamshire Address:
Station Road
Fiskerton
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0ET
Further details:
Come and join the Newark and District Guide Dogs branch for our very own go walkies event!
The Southwell Trail is an old railway track with a level and straight route which is perfect for this event (no special footwear needed).
We will set off at 10am from Station Road, Southwell (NG25). Some of us will be walking to the Kirklington picnic area which is a 6 mile route, but you are welcome to do a shorter route.
Look forward to seeing you there and please contact Margaret on 01636 815057 if you have any questions.
Eastern England
Barking Mad Dog Training School, Bedfordshire
26th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Barking Mad Dog Training School, Bedfordshire Address:
Broom
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9NN
Further details:
We will be holding our go walkies event in Broom, near Biggleswade.
Our go walkies will begin at 3pm. Please meet us at the Barking Mad DTS which is located next to the White Horse Pub.
The walk is a three mile route across fields and around the lake. Look forward to seeing you!
London
Mid Wales
North East England
North Wales
North West England
Happy Mount Park, Lancashire
12th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Happy Mount Park, Lancashire Address:
Marine Rd East.
Morecambe
Lancashire
LA4 6AJ
Further details:
Please meet us in the Car park next to Happy Mount Park to take part in our go walkies event.
The walk will start at 10am, offering an amble in the park for puppies and older dogs and a longer walk along the prom for other walkers (Waterproof footwear may be required if raining).
We look forward to seeing you!
Atherton Guide Dogs Training Centre, Manchester
5th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Atherton Guide Dogs Training Centre, Manchester Address:
Manchester
M46 0SU
Further details:
This is truly a go walkies event not to be missed!
On the 5 September Atherton will be holding a huge Guide Dogs Open day!
Providing refreshments, a dog display team, a chance to look around the brand new training centre... and a HUGE go walkies event in the afternoon!
You will have the chance to enjoy live music, a fun fair for the children and plenty of trading stalls to look around.
Make sure you book this date off in your diary now- it is one not to be missed!!
The go walkies route is around 2 miles long, following a picturesque off road path.
Northern Ireland
National Trust, Fermanagh
2nd October 2010
Event:
go walkies at National Trust, Fermanagh Address:
Castle Coole
Enniskillen
County Antrim
BT74 6JY
Further details:
Our go walkies will take place as part of National Guide Dog week in the beautiful Castle Coole National Trust Estate in Enniskillen.
We will have a short walk (of approximately 1.5 miles) and a longer walk of approximately 4.5 miles.
Car parking, refreshments and toilets are available on site.
Please call 0845 372 7402 if you have any further questions.
Roe Valley Country Park, County Londonderry
9th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Roe Valley Country Park, County Londonderry Address:
Limavady
County Londonderry
BT49
Further details:
Please join the Roe Valley Fundraising Branch in their very first event!
Please meet us at 1.30pm to register for our go walkies event- to begin the walk 2pm!
We will have a choice of two walks - more info to follow.
Please call Jean on 07517218915 for more information.
Northern Isles and Highlands
South East England
Mote Park, Maidstone
17th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Mote Park, Maidstone Address:
Mote Avenue
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7SU
Further details:
Take the lead and join Guide Dog puppy Hunter (sponsored by Kent Messenger) on his sponsored walk at Mote Park.
There are 2 sponsored walks - a 4.5k (3 miles) walk which takes you around the Lake and a ‘Paws trail’ which is a 1k circular walk for puppies and our older canine companions. On arrival, please go to the ‘Go Walkies Check In Point", sited near the park's Café to begin your walk at 11am. Check in open from 10.30am.
Enjoy a great walk and help us raise vital funds for Guide Dogs. For further information phone Noleen on 01622 676260.
Hillfields go walkies Fun Day
2nd October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Hillfields go walkies Fun Day Address:
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3YG
Further details:
Welcome to Guide Dogs Head Office's very own go walkies Fun Day!
Come and join us from 12pm to enjoy Dog training, lots of stalls, refreshments and much much more!
Our go walkies sponsored walk around Hillfields will commence at 3pm sharp so bring along your dogs and be sure not to miss out!
For more information please ring Kerri on 0845 600 6787
Fontwell Park Racecourse
3rd October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Fontwell Park Racecourse Address:
Fontwell
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 0SX
Further details:
Welcome to our go walkies at Fontwell Park Racecourse!
Guide Dogs very own Surrey & West Sussex District Team and Sussex Fundraising Team have organised this fantastic get together event as part of National Guide Dogs Week.
There will be toilets and a burger van with tea and coffee facilities on site to purchase food and beverages and there will also be free parking!
The event will take place between 11am and 3pm and sponsored walks will take part every half hour from 11.30am onwards.
If you have any questions please contact Donna on: 0845 372 7410 and we look forward to seeing you there!
Folly Court, Wokingham, Berkshire
4th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Folly Court, Wokingham, Berkshire Address:
Barkham Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 4BT
Further details:
Come and join this fantastic summer go walkies event at Folly Court! (Taking place between 11am and 4pm)
This huge event will hold many surprises; not only do we have a Police Dog Display and a Puppy Parade; but we’ve also lined up a bouncy castle, a coconut shy, a cream tea tent, a beer/pimms tent, a live band and much much more!
Our very own Guide Dogs Team will be there on the day with a sticky paws café, blind folded walks and plenty of information about Guide Dogs.
This is definitely an event not to be missed!
Southwater Country Park, West Sussex
4th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Southwater Country Park, West Sussex Address:
Cripplegate Lane
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 9HN
Further details:
Come and join Arthur Lodge on our sponsored walk!
Register from 11.30am to take part in our three mile walk - and take advantage of refreshments in the local pub half way!
(Parking and toilet facilities available)
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
For further questions please call Samantha on 01403 783400
South Wales
South West England
Ham Hill Country Park, Somerset
9th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Ham Hill Country Park, Somerset Address:
Ham Hill Road
Stoke sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RW
Further details:
Please meet us for our go walkies event in Lime Kiln Car Park next to Ham Hill Country Park. The event will take place between 11am tand 4pm.
Please call Hugh for more details on: 01935 428645
Beechenhurst Lodge, Gloucestershire
10th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Beechenhurst Lodge, Gloucestershire Address:
Speech House Road
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7EG
Further details:
Please join our go walkies event!
Registration is between 10.30 and 12noon. Refreshments and BBQ will be available and please wear suitable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol
12th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol Address:
Kings Weston Rd
Bristol
Avon
BS10 7
Further details:
come and join Bristol City Council raising funds for Guide Dogs.
Our go walkies event will take place between 11am and 4pm- we will also have a dog show on the day!
For more information please ring 0117 353 2266.
Southern Scotland
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
25th September 2010
Event:
go walkies at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Address:
Edinburgh
West Lothian
EH8 7
Further details:
Welcome to our fantastic go walkies event in Edinburgh.
We will be walking a 5k route around the park; beginning at the parade ground (next to the car park) and finishing at the marquis.
Please meet us at 10:30 am for registration and a photograph.
Please call Kerri on 0845 600 6787 if you have any further questions.
West Midlands England
Yorkshire and The Humber
Middlesbrough Football Club, Middlesbrough
7th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Middlesbrough Football Club, Middlesbrough Address:
Dockside Road
MIDDLESBROUGH
Cleveland
TS3 6RS
Further details:
Come and join our go walkies event organised by the local Guide Dogs District Team.
Please meet us at the Dockside Road Entrance and arrive from 10:30am to begin our walk at 11.
We will begin our walk from Middlesbrough Football Club Ground taking a steady stroll into the town centre.
The local District Team will be giving dog training and sighted guiding demonstration. There will also be Guide Dogs information and Fundraising stalls.
Rother Valley Country Park
8th October 2010
Event:
go walkies at Rother Valley Country Park Address:
Mansfield Road, Wales Bar
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S26 5PQ
Further details:
The Sheffield district team of Guide Dogs will be holding their go walkies event during Guide dog week and everyone is welcome to come and join us with or without your dogs!
Please meet us at the park at 10 am to take part in our approximately 3 mile (although you are welcome to walk a shorter distance).
Toilet facilities are available and car parking costs £3.00
Look forward to seeing you there!
