If you like to try new things, want to achieve something a bit different and love to do things on foot, then the Love2Walk festival is back in Bridgend this October!

The festival, which is developed by a partnership of community organisations, private businesses and Bridgend County Borough Council, is set to be the biggest yet. Walkers will have the opportunity to take part in over 40 walks to explore all areas of Bridgend County Borough from the 1 – 9 October 2011 and there will be something available for all ages, abilities and interests.

New walks have been introduced on to the 2011 programme which includes zorbing on water, astronomy, archaeology and a dairy farm walk. plus a range of other favourites such as ‘Ghostly Encounters’, ‘Wild Food Foraging’ and ‘Go Batty at Bryngarw’

Love2Walk have also launched a Facebook promotion offering all its fans to win a 2 night self-catering break in a Romany caravan in Wales. It is a very engaging campaign, were participants have an opportunity to upload pictures and videos of their own quirky walks for others to vote for. You can visit the page and enter on http://www.facebook.com/Love2Walk

Most walks will be free of charge and led by expert local guides. For further information contact love2walk@bridgend.gov.uk or visit www.love2walk.co.uk