Stowey Walking would like to thank everyone who helped make the Quantock Walking Festival a great success last weekend, 22nd & 23rd June.  Six guided walks were held in and around the Quantocks and on the coast. Numbers were well up on last year with a total of 85 walkers over the two days. Whilst the majority of walkers, 70% ,came from Somerset, 28% came from elsewhere in the UK and there was had one couple from Australia who were holidaying in Devon. Several of those from out of county stayed in local B&Bs over the weekend, therefore making a positive contribution to the local economy. Walkers were then offered tea and home-made cake at the Nether Stowey Church Centre after their walk. Contributions raised from the weekend will help over the coming year with ongoing costs and new projects, helping to improve facilities for walkers in and around the Quantock Hills as part of the nationwide Walkers are Welcome initiative. Particular thanks go to the walk leaders, backmarkers and the kitchen crew for giving up their weekend and making everything go smoothly for the walkers. Now in its fourth year, The Quantock Hills Walking Festival is now becoming a regular event in the Somerset summer calendar.