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Walking Festival: Walk and Glide Weekend

11/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
Various
From £2.70
Suitable for all ages
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As part of the Walking Festival 2024 we're delighted that Electra will be offering different events across the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 11th/12th May. 

Electra is the award-winning community boat, an all-electric 12-seater trip boat run by volunteers in Milton Keynes. Once you've completed your walk you can step aboard for a relaxing cruise on the Grand Union canal and get a whole new view of the city.

Walk Options:

Saturday - Walk and Glide from Bolbeck Park, a short walk at 09:45

Saturday - Walk and Glide from Great Linford, a short walk at 11:00

Saturday - Walk and Glide from Campbell Wharf, a medium-length walk at 11:45 

Sunday - Walk and Glide from The Black Horse, a longer walk at 10:00

Sunday - Walk and Glide from Campbell Wharf, a longer walk at 13:00

Further events details and for how to book please go to the Electra booking site.

All walks are volunteer led and will take in the sights and sounds along the Grand Union canal. Participants should arrive before the start time to check in with the walk leader, and should dress appropriately for the walk and the conditions. 

For any further details please contact electra@bmkwaterway.org.

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