The 2019 Festival takes place from 19th April to the 22nd April 2019

Good Friday 19^th April: Kirby Hill to Boroughbridge Starting at All Saints’ Church Kirby Hill 9.45am. A special walk for Easter, as the churches combine to follow the Cross, stopping along the way at designated places for brief reflections; finishing at St James’s Church, Boroughbridge at 11.00am for fellowship and refreshments. 1.5 miles (2.5km). Suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Families are welcome, but not on bikes please.

Good Friday 19^th April: Ouseburn The Dale. Starting at Great Ouseburn Village Hall at 2.00pm, this circular walk takes you through the hidden Dale and returns through Little Ouseburn. The walk is 4 miles (6km). Sponsored by: Burrows Park Caravan and Camping Park, a rural treat in Great Ouseburn. www.burrowspark.co.uk

Good Friday 19^th April: Ghost Walk with The Hightimers Starting from St James’s Square at 7.30pm. Discover characters and legends from the town’s past history. Led by ‘The Hightimers’, the walk is approximately 1 mile (1.5km), lasting 1 hour… and full of surprises! With help from Boroughbridge Lions.

Sponsored by: Reed Boardall. www.reedboardall.com

Easter Saturday 20^th April: Langthorpe Loop Join ‘The Boroughbridge Amblers’ on a 3mile/5km walk starting at 10.00am in the Langthorpe picnic area by the Grantham Arms roundabout. Refreshments will be provided by the B&B ladies at the end. The Amblers are a local walking group that have walks in the locality most weeks. You will find details on www.boroughbridgewalks.org.uk and on orange posters around the Town. Sponsored by: Boroughbridge Chiropody Good Health Starts with Your Feet. www.boroughbridgechiropody.co.uk

River Round For those who would like a longer walk, this 17.5 mile/28km walk follows the Ure valley from Boroughbridge down to Aldwark and back via Myton-on-Swale. Meet outside the Crown Hotel Boroughbridge at 9.00am. For those who want 7 miles, drop out at Great Ouseburn for a bus back at 1.30pm. Bring a packed lunch.

Easter Saturday 20^th April: Exhibition in the Jubilee Room PLUS Boroughbridge Community Library will be open in the morning. Display of photographs and information about Old Boroughbridge and area by the Historical Society and displays by local community groups. 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Easter Saturday 20^th April: Minskip This 5mile (8km) circular walks starts at 2.00pm from the Church in Minskip and goes across fields and paths towards Arkendale Sponsored by: FINK – Think Food Think FINK. www.thinkfink.co.uk

Easter Sunday 21^st April: Aldwark. Meet outside the Aldwark Arms Pub at 10.00am, a pleasant stroll through cultivated, wildlife-rich countryside under wide open skies. The walk is 4miles (6 km).

Sponsored by: Rabbit Hill Country Store. www.rabbithillcountrystore.co.uk

Easter Sunday 21^st April: Dog Kennel Lane Starting at 2.00pm in Langthorpe by the A1 bridge. This is a fascinating 5 mile (8km) walk, passing through Skelton on Ure village. You will discover the ancient history of this area, walk along paths used by the Tudors and enjoy scenic views. Sponsored by: Boroughbridge & District Chamber of Trade Supporting local business www.boroughbridgect.co.uk

Easter Sunday 21st April: Friends of Roman Aldborough 2.00pm English Heritage Aldborough Roman Town Site and Museum for a guided tour. English Heritage entry charges apply. Handle real Roman artefacts, see the most northerly in situ mosaics in the country. Discover more about the recent findings of Cambridge University. 1 Hour tour.

Easter Monday 22nd April: Town Tour This informative 1mile(2km) stroll around Boroughbridge leaves at 10.00am from Hall Square. Find out about the history of the Town. Sponsored by: Rae Bean and Partners Vets www.raebeanvets.co.uk

Easter Monday 22nd April: Myton on Swale and Battle of Myton Walk. This year is the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Myton (1319) or the White Battle as it came to be known. The circular walk starts at Myton Church at 2.00pm and covers 4miles(6km). Learn about local conservation, the real War Horses, and a local dynasty that transformed the village as well as fascinating details about the battle. The walk concludes with Afternoon tea in aid of Church Funds. Sponsored by: Brigantes Walks, Specialist Walking Holidays. www.brigantesenglishwalks.com

Easter Monday 22nd April: Friends of Roman Aldborough 2.00pm English Heritage Aldborough Roman Town Site and Museum for a guided tour. English Heritage entry charges apply. Handle real Roman artefacts, see the most northerly in situ mosaics in the country. Discover more about the recent findings of Cambridge University. 1 Hour tour

Day	Event	Distance	Start
Good Friday 19^th April	Follow the Cross, Kirby Hill to Boroughbridge Walk	1.5m/ 2.5km	9.45am, All Saints’ Church, Kirby Hill
Good Friday 19^th April	Ouseburn Dale Walk	4m/6km	2.00pm Village Hall Car Park, Great Ouseburn
Good Friday 19^th April	Ghost Walk	1m/1.5km	7.30pm St James’s Square, Boroughbridge (Library)
Saturday 20^th April	Langthorpe Loop Walk	3m/5km	10.00am Langthorpe Picnic Area
Saturday 20^th April	River Round Walk	17.5m/ 28km	9.00am Outside Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge
Saturday 20^th April	Exhibition in Jubilee Room		10.00am – 4.00pm Boroughbridge Library
Saturday 20^th April	Minskip Walk	5m/8km	2.00pm Minskip Church
Easter Sunday 21^st April	Aldwark Loop Walk	4m/6km	10.00am Aldwark Arms
Easter Sunday 21^st April	Dog Kennel Lane Walk	5m/8km	2.00pm A1 bridge Langthorpe
Easter Sunday 1^st April	Roman Aldborough Tour		2.00pm at the Roman Museum, Aldborough
Easter Monday 22^nd April	Town Tour Walk	1m/2km	10:00am Hall Square Boroughbridge (War Memorial)
Easter Monday 22^nd April	Myton Walk	4m/6km	2.00pm Myton Church
Easter Monday 22^nd April	Roman Aldborough Tour		2.00pm at the Roman Museum, Aldborough

Download the 2019 Festival Leaflet

New this year: Read about the Friends of Roman Aldborough Tours.

Our Walk Sponsors

Reed Boardall	> Rae Bean & Partners Vets	Rabbit Hill Country Store
Fink	Brigantes Specialist Walking Holidays	Boroughbridge Chiropody
Boroughbridge Chamber	Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge	Burrows Park Camping & Caravan Park
Boroughbridge Town Council	Boroughbridge Live