The start of August saw another successful Walking Festival as walkers took to Frome’s streets, green spaces and surrounding countryside to explore what the local area has to offer.
220 walkers joined 19 guided walks across the weekend, discovering hidden stories, local heritage and some of the area’s lesser-known routes.
Walks included opportunities to uncover the stories behind Frome’s Blue and Brown Plaques, explore Rodden Meadow and The Dippy, seek out the lost pubs of Frome, delve into the town’s rich textile history and follow the route of the canal that never was around Coleford. The festival also saw walkers complete the final section of the Outer Frome Walking Wheel, having tackled previous sections over the last three festivals.
Several walks also raised funds for local causes, including Frome Heritage CIC, Keyford Hedgehog Rescue and Rehabilitation, and Somerset Earth Science Centre.
Tricia Golinski from Frome Walkers are Welcome said: “The festival is a wonderful way to bring people together to explore Frome and its surroundings at a slower pace. Whether people joined us to learn something new about the town’s history, enjoy nature or simply meet fellow walkers, it was fantastic to see so many people taking part. We’re grateful to all the walk leaders, volunteers and participants who helped make this year’s festival such a success. Frome Walkers are Welcome would like to thank Frome Town Council for its support in organising the festival, as well as Frome Selwood Rotary for funding the festival brochure.”
Frome Walkers are Welcome is always keen to hear from people who would like to get involved with the committee or share ideas for future walks. If you’d like to find out more, contact Les on 07768 556735 or email lesj_stather@hotmail.co.uk.
For more information and walking routes, take a look at Discover Frome’s walks pages.