- Enjoy 35 guided walks through Swaledale & Wensleydale, including 11 new walks for 2010.
- Complete the Wensleydale Chain, a series of six circular walks starting at Hawes and walking down the Dale.
- Discover the historic delights of Richmond, voted National Great Town of the Year 2009, with its Norman Castle, Georgian Theatre, impressive Market Place, fast flowing river and spectacular setting.
- Savour short guided walks round the town and castle, ghost walks, woodland strolls and Turner's Richmond.
- Relax with music, talks, slide shows and films. In the Book Festival we have writers, authors, poets and performers.
- Sample local produce including ale, cheese, breads, boots and ice-cream, many of them at The Station which also offers food, films, exhibitions & wi-fi from 9am to 11pm.
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Books & Boots, Walks & Words
 As patron of the Richmond
Walking and Book Festival,
I am delighted to welcome you
to the sixth Walking and fourth
Book Festival. With many varied
walks and the new Wensleydale
Chain in place, there are many
opportunities to enjoy our
beautiful town and the
surrounding Dales.
At the same time, the
Committee has organised a diverse programme of events to
stimulate the mind as well as the body. Despite the lack of
an Arts Council grant this year, they are pleased to welcome
historians, journalists, politicians, actors and musicians to
entertain you and provide food for thought. They haven't
forgotten the children either who will be able to listen to
stories told by Darlington author Helen Stephens and enjoy
a special signing by Horrible Histories author Terry Deary.
Although I am unable to be present this year due to
worldwide touring commitments, I would urge you to reserve
your tickets well in advance to ensure that you take full
advantage of this imaginative programme.
Enjoy the Festival!
Peter Robinson
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