Just letting everyone know about the forthcoming Rural Rossendale Foodie Walking Festival taking place 5th - 8th October 2012.  There are 7 walks over 4 days ranging from 2 miles to 12 miles.  Details of the 2012 Rural Rossendale Foodie Walking Festival programme can be found below or visit www.ruralrossendale.co.uk

Date	Description	Approx. Distance	Departure Time	Cost per person
Friday 05.10.12.	The Hog Hike. A circular route around Whitworth, departing from Market Street taking in Brown Wardle Hill and ending with a delicious hot roast pork sandwich at the Posh Pig	7 miles/ 11 km	10.00	£5.00
Saturday 06.10.12.	Sarsaparilla Stroll. This walk takes in the Panopticon Halo. Departing from the East Lancashire Railway Station at Rawtenstall and ending at Fitzpatrick’s Temperance Bar, for a thirst-quenching glass of Sarsaparilla.	4 miles/6km	10.00	£4.00
Saturday 06.10.12.	Sliven Clod Sausage Stomp Starting at Rawtenstall market this circular route takes in the hills and valleys of Rossendale, following ancient pack horse trails, passing through historic villages and includes a mouth-watering, award-winning sausage sandwich from Rileys butchers.	7 miles/ 11 km	10.00	£5.00
Sunday 07.10.12	The Soup Loop. A circular route departing from Bacup Hub (formerly the Leisure Hall) taking in part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, The Rossendale Way and the Pennine Bridleway. Stopping off en route for a very tasty bowl of home-made soup at Peers Clough Farm.	12 miles/ 19km	10:00	£4.00
Sunday 07.10.12.	The Cheese Breeze. A family friendly walk around Cronkshaw Fold Farm. Viewing the animals and learning all about farming in the Alden Valley. Lancashire Cheese samples for all walkers.	2 miles/ 3km	11:00	Adults £3.00 Children Free
Sunday 07.10.12.	Shepherds Walk Starting at Cronkshaw Fold Farm this circular route takes in the Ellen Strange Memorial and Pilgrims Cross via Holcombe Moor ending with a freshly made afternoon tea from Cronkshaw Fold Farm produce.	7 miles/ 11 km	10.00	£5.00
Monday 08.10.12.	Black Pudding Plod. A circular route around Haslingden Grane Valley departing from Waterside Industrial Estate the home of supreme British Champion Black Pudding manufacturers- the Real Lancashire Black Pudding Company. Black pudding samples and recipe leaflet for all participating walkers.	7 miles/ 11km	10.00	£4.00