Sunday 4th September – Saturday 10th September 2022
Stow Community Trust is delighted to be working with the Festival to host a number of walks in the Stow area.
You can download the Festival Brochure here!
Events near Stow:
Lauder Common – Monday 5th September
An undulating circular loop around Lauder Common, the upland grazing land between Stow and Lauder. The elevation gives great views over the surrounding countryside. The route will take in some historical locations spanning from the Bronze age to WWII with a sprinkling of folklore! Terrain: Grass tracks, rough in places.
Check in 13.40, Start time – 2pm at NT509471 South side of road Car Park on Lauder side of common between pylons and cattle grid.
Distance – 5 miles, approx time – 3 1/2 hours, ascent 150 metres, grading – MODERATE
Cost – £8
Link to tickets – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lauder-common-tickets-361678739847
Galawater Valley – Thursday 8th September
An undulating circular walk around the northern Galawater Valley, with fantastic views over Wedale then in the valley for the return leg. We’ll walk down through some of the many different land uses around Stow and highlight the work to reduce or improve environmental impact both past and present.
Check in 09.30, Walk departs – 10.00, Distance – 8 miles, approx time – 5 hours, ascent 265 metres, grading – MODERATE
Start and end of walk – Stow Station House at railway station, STOW TD1 2SH
Cost – £8
Link to tickets – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/galawater-valley-tickets-361711247077
Stow Heritage – Friday 9th September
Exploring the medieval heritage of Stow. Learn about the historic sites you visit along the walk, including St Mary’s Well. Terrain: pavement, grass paths and fields. Walk will end at Stow Archive, Stow Town Hall.
Check in 13.40, Walk departs – 14.00, Distance – 2 1/2 miles, approx time – 2 1/2 hours, grading – EASY
Start and end of walk – Stow Station House at railway station, STOW TD1 2SH
Cost – £8
Link to tickets – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stow-heritage-tickets-361768598617
Stow to Gala – Saturday 10 September
Following in the footsteps of the drovers this peaceful route from Stow to Galashiels takes in the sights and sounds of the Borders landscape. Terrain: graded paths tarmac and tracks.
Check in 09.30, Walk departs – 10.00, Distance – 8 miles, approx time – 5 1/2 hours, ascent 330 metres, grading – STRENUOUS
Start and end of walk – Stow Station House at railway station, STOW TD1 2SH. Walk ends Focus Centre, Galashiels
Cost – £8
Link to tickets – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stow-to-gala-tickets-361773794157
More information on the Festival website – www.galawalk.co.uk. And don’t forget our regular, weekly Walk-it walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays!