Walk for Myton 2023
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Date:
21st May 2023
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Price:
£6 Adults / £3 Children
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Location:
Warwick Myton Hospice
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Summary:
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one or just want to support your local hospice after some of the most challenging years ever we would love to see you Walk for Myton on Sunday 21st May!
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Online registration for this event has now closed! You can sign up on the day at £10 Adults and £5 Children and we would love to see you!
Join us on Sunday 21st May 2023 for the ultimate day out in the Warwickshire countryside for you and your loved ones - Walk for Myton!
Starting and ending at our Warwick Myton Hospice, Walk for Myton is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside with family, friends and even your four-legged companions, while raising vital funds for The Myton Hospices.
With three routes to choose from, including a casual 3-mile stroll, a more challenging 6-mile walk, and a 12-mile hike for those looking to push themselves, there's a route for everyone.
Setting off anytime between 8:30 am and 10:30 am, you can take in the stunning views and enjoy the fresh air as you complete your chosen route. And as a thank you for your efforts, every participant will receive a Butterfly seed packet upon completion of their route - a symbol of hope for our future.
Brand new for this year there will also be a Scavenger Hunt along the routes for all the family to enjoy, as well as entertainment at the refreshment stops.
Entertainment...
But the fun doesn't stop there! After you've completed your walk, you're invited to join us in the beautiful grounds of Warwick Myton Hospice for a post-walk BBQ and entertainment.
There will be something for everyone, including live music from the talented Holly Butchelor and Kirsty Michella-Storer, a bouncy castle, games, and an in-memory garden at the front of the hospice, where you can take part in a poem trail and craft hand painting activity.
In memory...
We know many of you take part in Walk for Myton in memory of someone special who is no longer with us. It's a chance to remember loved ones while helping to raise vital funds for our important work across Coventry and Warwickshire.
You can order one of our in-memory t-shirts to ensure your loved one is with you every step of the way, and you can personalise it with a photo and message on the back.
Please order your in-memory t-shirt when signing up by Friday 5th May to ensure it arrives in time for the event.
Will you be a Myton Mover?
Let's make a difference together! Our aim is to raise £25,000 in aid of Myton, and with your help, we can achieve this goal. And everyone who raises over £50 will receive a limited edition Myton Tealight Holder.
Routes...
3 mile route...
This is a family friendly walk which will take you along canal paths and through Victoria Park.
Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
Approximately 1 hour...
6 mile route...
Following canal paths and taking you through Jephson Gardens, this route provides you with a bit of a challenge but also some beautiful views.
Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
Approximately 2 hours...
12 mile route...
Challenge yourself with our longest route and enjoy canal paths, the rolling countryside and the picturesque village of Offchurch.
Approximately 4 hours...
Do something amazing and sign up today and help us provide care, compassion and support for those who need it most! If you have any question please get in touch by sending an email to Events@mytonhospice.org or calling 01926 358386
Walking in memory of loved ones...
Many people take part in Walk for Myton in memory of someone special who is sadly no longer alive. It's a chance to remember loved ones whilst helping to raise vital funds for us to continue our important work across Coventry and Warwickshire.
You can order one of our In Memory t-shirts to ensure your loved one is with you every step of the way, and you can personalise it with a photo and message on the back. Please order by Friday 5th May.
- Adult ‘forever in our hearts’ t-shirt with your uploaded image on the back - £15
- Children's ‘forever in our hearts’ t-shirt with your uploaded image on the back - £12.50
- Adults ‘forever in our hearts’ t-shirt - £12
- Children's ‘forever in our hearts’ t-shirt - £10
- Myton logo t-shirt £5
You will have the option to order your t-shirt should you wish when signing up.
- We'll also have an in memory zone on the day where you can leave messages for your loved ones.
Event Guide & Routes...
All routes will be clearly signed with fluorescent yellow arrows and marshalled to cheer you on along the way.
Please also be aware that areas may be quite muddy (particularly 12 mile route) due to wet weather please wear sensible footwear.
3 mile route map
6 mile route map
12 mile route map
Date and time...
Sunday 21st May 2023. Set off at your leisure between 8.30am and 10am.
Location...
Walk for Myton starts and ends at our Warwick Myton Hospice (Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX).
Check-in...
Check-in will be in a large red gazebo in the front car park at Warwick Myton Hospice. You won’t need to bring anything with you to check-in but please let our lovely volunteers know how much sponsorship money you have managed to raise. This is also where you will collect your walker ID; please use a couple of safety pins to attach this to your top or jacket.
Parking...
Parking is available at Myton School and Warwick School. These locations are just a short walk away and there will be signage and volunteers in fluorescent tabards who will direct you to the hospice. Parking spaces are limited though so if you are able to, please try to car share, walk or use public transport.
Safety...
If there are any incidents please call the events team mobile on 07599 752835 and we will ensure somebody gets to you.
For serious accidents do not hesitate to ring 999 and then ring the events team to let us know.
Keep to the paths and away from water's edge when on the canal and be aware of other canal users.
Please be mindful of other walkers and cyclists who may be using the same route. And when crossing roads always face oncoming traffic, take care and stick to the Green Cross Code.
The 12 mile route takes you along a footpath through the private grounds of Offchurch Bury where there are often horse riders or cattle - please take extra care along this section.
Please also make sure you wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing, keep hydrated and use appropriate sunscreen.
Facilities...
There will be refreshments and toilets available at Jephson Park for all routes, and at Offchurch village hall for those completing the 12 mile route.
We are trying to minimise our the use of single use plastics at our events so please can participants bring their own water bottles – there will be opportunities to refill them at Warwick Myton Hospice and the rest stops at Off Church village hall and Jephson Gardens.
The route...
3 mile route:
Approximately 1 hour
This is a family friendly walk which will take you along canal paths and through Victoria Park.
6 mile route:
Approximately 2 hours
Following canal paths and taking you through Jephson Gardens, this route provides you with a bit more of a challenge but some worth-while, beautiful views.
12 mile route:
Approximately 4 hours
Challenge yourself with our longest route and enjoy canal paths, the rolling countryside and the picturesque village of Offchurch.
Route distances are approximate...
All routes are on a mixture of terrain - canal towpaths, bridleways, public footpaths across fields, country lanes, parks, and general footpaths. Please note that the canal paths vary in width and in certain places can become quite narrow.
The routes will be clearly signposted with fluorescent yellow arrows and there will be volunteer marshals along the way to direct you too.
Please note that the 3 mile and the 6 mile routes are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. The 12 mile route is cross country and includes stiles, meaning it is not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
If my child is in a pushchair do I have to sign them up?
All children under the age of 18 we ask if you could please purchase a child ticket for £3. This year we have added a scavenger hunt for children of all ages to enjoy. Children have the option to receive a certificate on completion of the scavenger hunt and also a beautiful seeded butterfly for them to plant when they get home. Once arriving back to the hospice there will also be a variety of other children’s activities for them to enjoy, e.g. hand painting and a bouncy castle.
Carer ticket...
Free carer tickets are offered for people that need assistance at our Walk For Myton event. Carers will be expected to stay with you and assist you throughout the event. Please just let the event team know in advance if you require a free carer ticket by emailing us at events@mytonhopsice.org. The disabled person will need to buy a ticket as normal and notify us via email of the details of your designated carer before the day of the event. Your carer’s name will be listed on our registration list.
Disabled parking...
Disabled parking is available at Warwick Myton hospices however this is limited. Please notify the event team by emailing us events@mytonhopsice.org if you require a disabled parking spot.
Help us reach our £25,000 target!
You can rarely scroll through your Facebook newsfeed without seeing at least one fundraising page and that is because it is one of the most effective, easiest ways of encouraging families, friends and colleagues to sponsor you.
By setting up a JustGiving page, you can share your fundraising page on social media as little or as often as you want to. Having an online fundraising page also means you do not have to physically collect money after the event, plus Gift Aid is automatically calculated and processed.
If you haven't already why not set up your online fundraising page through JustGiving with just a few simple clicks.
Facebook Fundraising...
Please let us know, by emailing the Events Team on events@mytonhospice.org, if you set up a Fundraiser on Facebook; we receive limited information from Facebook which makes it extremely hard for us to link the donation to your fundraising otherwise.
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