Wellingborough's Waendel Walk cancelled for second year running

An international event popular with walkers from around the globe has been cancelled for the second year running.

It has been decided that Wellingborough's Waendel Walk, which was scheduled to take place from Friday, May 7, until Sunday, May 9, will not take place this year.

A spokesman for Wellingborough Council said: "The Borough Council of Wellingborough has, with regret, made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions and to ensure the safety of our residents during this time.

"The council is following health and safety guidance issued by Government regarding the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic."

Last year's walk also had to be cancelled due to coronavirus.

The international Waendel Walk started in 1979 as a one-day event offering two walks, 43km and 29km.

479 people signed up to walk and 355 of those tried the 43km walk.

The event has grown in popularity over the years, with 2019 marking the 40th anniversary of the Waendel Walk in Wellingborough, with approximately 6,500 walkers taking part over the weekend.

Anyone with queries regarding the Waendel Walk can contact the council's events team by emailing [email protected].

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