The
2021 Llangollen Walking Festival 2021 has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
The
bad news is revealed in the latest newsletter by organisers of the popular
event which usually draws hundreds of walking fans to the town.
The
update says: “We've just finished a meeting where we
reviewed the details and dates of the staged 'unlocking' process and how this
impacts on our ability to run our event in 2021.
“Progress with COVID-19
vaccinations are going extremely well but not all of our
potential visitors will have had their second vaccine jabs by May 1 when we plan to meet up.
“We believe it unwise for us to encourage the gathering
of large groups albeit outdoors and encourage people to travel great distances.
“It is also very unlikely local accommodation, steam
railway, pubs and cafés will be open.
“We had hoped to consult on a date change and move to
later in the year, however, when we reviewed the calendar, there were no viable
options.
“So, it is with great sadness we
are cancelling our festival for 2021.”
The
update adds: “Good news - we hope to offer some Offa's Dyke Path 50th anniversary walks later in 2021.
“If all goes well, we plan to run five - coach assist -
one-day-walks over the 50 miles section between Chirk Mill and Prestatyn which is all with-in
the Clwydian
Range & Dee Valley AONB.
“As more information becomes available you will be the
first to know... stay safe and keep walking.”
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