02/09/2026
Barry Cox, Chair of Corsham Walking Festival, writes... The 12th Corsham Walking Festival was another great success, attracting walkers from far and wide, with the chance to experience locations not normally available to the public, such as the visit to Jamie’s Farm and a ‘Lights, Camera Walk’ to Neston Park.
Families could undertake the 'Walk of Discovery' and young people got the chance to enter the 'My Walk to School' map-designing competition.
The festival is self-supporting but relies upon the excellent sponsorship and support we receive from Corsham Town Council and local businesses, for which we are most grateful.
Many thanks also to the Committee and the many volunteers and supporters, without whose help events like these would not take place.
However, if there is to be a 13th Walking Festival, currently scheduled for 11-13 June 2027, we need to see some new faces and helping hands. Could this be you?
The Corsham Walking Festival AGM will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 15 October at the Corsham Club, on Newlands Road, Corsham, SN13 0BH. Car parking is available across the road in the Co-Op car park.
The meeting will reflect on this year’s Walking Festival and other walking activities we have been involved with but, primarily, the meeting will be looking for additional support for the Committee and to form sub-groups to start planning the walking programme, undertake publicity and to help with coordinating the smooth running of the three-day event.
Experience suggests that we need about 10-12 people to be involved in the delivery of the Festival.
A handover or 'shadowing support' would be given from existing Committee Members to enable new Members/Supporters to feel welcome, part of the group and at ease with their roles.
Without the additional support there is a high probability that CWF2027 will not take place.
So, can you help?
If you intend to join us at the AGM or are interested in getting involved in any way with next year’s Walking Festival, please contact me at
[email protected].
Thank You
Barry Cox, Chair, Corsham Walking Festival
