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International Waendel Weekend

5512 Walkers and Cyclist took part in WAENDEL 2008 and the Working Party are already planning for next year.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAENDEL 2008

can be viewed on www.tteimages.com
(Enter, Client Gallery, choose the day you want to view and use the password for the day ie Saturday or Sunday)

Did you receive an IML Walking Association award at Waendel 2008?

If so your photograph may be on the IML page. Scoll down page to the IML Walking Association link.

WAENDEL 30

8th, 9th, and 10th May 2009

(For Further Information Scroll down page
to "Want to Know More")

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.

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.

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 - Headquarters and Entertainment Centre

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.

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.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR 2009

See Link Below to Programme of Events to find out more

Want to Know More?

For further information please also visit :-

History of the Waendel Weekend

Were you there in 1979?

Programme of Events

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.

Contact the Council