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International Waendel Walk

7th 8th 9th May 2010

All the information you need will be available by scrolling down the page and using the links provided.





Have a look at programme of Events and Route Descriptions link below for New Innovations being planned for Children's Walks in 2010.

2010 Information will be edited throughout the year.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAENDEL30 2009

Anyone given a ticket by the photographer at Waendel Walk can view the images at:

www.tteimages.com
Go to Client Gallery and open either Waendel Saturday or Waendel Sunday folder. Passwords are Saturday or Sunday depending on the folder you have opened. Then view the folder matching your ticket.

RECORD YEAR 2009

6358 Walkers and Cyclists took part in Waendel 30 enjoying the Northamptonshire Countryside.

FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER for 2010 HERE

Welcome

We look forward to welcoming friends from around the world to join in the Waendel Walk.

Choice of Distances

The weekend will include a choice of 5, 10, 15, 25 and 42 kilometre routes for walkers and 25 and 42 kilometre routes for cyclists, giving everyone an opportunity to sample different parts of the local countryside on Saturday and Sunday.

NEW FOR 2010

Walks for youngsters - and the young at heart.
Saturday & Sunday

 
 5Km Ladybird Walk - 3 Miles

 10Km Butterfly Walk - 6 Miles

15 Km Bumblebee Walk - 9 Miles





Walkers use a combination of field, footpaths and roads visiting picturesque villages.

All road routes for cyclists are also available for walkers prefering road walking.

5km Routes on each day are suitable for participants with special needs and for children in buggy or pushchair.

Radio Broadcasts all weekend - LIVE from Waendel Walk

Have a look at the Connect FM Website
for broadcasting details www.connectfm.com

Waendel Swim at

Waendel Leisure Centre

The Waendel Swim is a great opportunity to round off Saturday's activities from 1800hrs with the minimum swim distance being 300 metres (12 Lengths)

Swim at Waendel Leisure Centre, Thomas Street Wellingborough

The Castle - Waendel Headquarters

All routes start from The Castle, Castle Way, Wellingborough and are circular, finishing back at The Castle. Route descriptions and maps are provided upon arrival at The Castle and ample signage ensures that even the most inexperienced map-reader will not get lost.

What's on at the Castle all year

Link to Castle Information

Hospitality & Refreshments

There are plenty of checkpoints with food and toilet facilities for walkers and cyclists, together with a number of public houses en route for those looking for alternative refreshments.

Want to Know More?

For further information please also visit :-

History of the Waendel Weekend

Were you there in 1979?

Programme of Events including Route Descriptions

Team Awards and Medals

How to walk cycle or swim for charity

How to Register

How to get here

Safety and Preparation

Fitness Suggestions

British Walking Federation/IVV

IML Walking Association

Frequently Asked Questions

WALKING INFORMATION

Interested in taking part in Walking Events

then view: Other Walks for You

PHOTOGRAPHS

Quality of images reduced for web presentation

The majority of images on this website are provided by TTE Images, Herald & Post Newspapers and Beck Studios.

Borough Council of Wellingborough appreciates the support provided by these organisations and our generous sponsors:

Herald & Post

Contact the Council