On New Year's Day families, couples and individuals form Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Bracknell are invited to join in a pleasant walk around the grounds of Wellington College, Crowthorne. This event is organised by the Rotary Club of Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Bracknell.
The walk also includes the Children's Trail where pictures of famous characters have to be located and identified. A reward is given to those who complete the trail successfully.
Dog walkers are welcome though we do request that pooch is kept on a lead.
This year we are not able to provide the bacon butties previously associated with this event; a limited set of refreshments will be available.
The event is open from 10:30 to 14:00 with the last walk commencing at 13:30. The route is roughly two miles and takes walkers though various parts of the College Grounds including paved routes and woodland tracks. The route is considered buggy friendly and a partial route is available for wheel chair visitors.
Entrance Fee: Entry to the Rotary walk is £5.00 on the day payable at event registration desk for adults/young adults; children 11 years and under have free entrance. Advance ticket registration also £5.00 for adults /young adults, plus £0.75 online transaction charge per adult for speedier access to the walk on the day, children 11 years and under have free entrance. Go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/crowthorneandsandhurstrotaryclub/583001
Refreshments: Limited refreshments available this year.
Beneficiaries of this event:
Funds raised from the walk will be donated to our designated charities, and particularly this year Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Rotary club members and volunteers organize the event. Previous recipients of donations from the Rotary club from proceeds of the event have included Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice in Maidenhead, DEBRA in Bracknell, Sebastian's Action Trust Crowthorne facility and Thames Valley Hospice in Windsor.
In the event of particularly adverse weather, walkers are advised to keep an eye on the Club’s website and Facebook page for any updates It is also buggy-friendly and an alternative route available for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
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