The Fair Trade Way

It is estimated that between 1.5 and 2.5 billion people have little or no access to the most basic of human needs. Much of this can be attributed to unfair trading systems.

The Fair Trade Way is a long-distance heritage trail on the three related local themes of fair trade, the British Atlantic slave trade and the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The 6-day walk links Fairtrade Towns between Garstang (The World’s first Fairtrade Town) and Keswick. It was created to promote the positive impact that using Fairtrade products can have on the lives of people who suffer whilst they produce the resources that we in the more wealthy countries consume in our everyday lives. Whilst following the route, walkers are encouraged to endorse the principles of Fairtrade by enjoying Fairtrade food and beverages where possible. If required, they can also seek out Fairtrade accommodation.

The Fair Trade Way criteria:

  1. Each day must start and end in a Fairtrade town, city, village or island.
  2. Actual and potential premises for Fairtrade refreshment should be included on the routes.
  3. Places of national scenic, historic, environmental and/or cultural importance should be included.
  4. Where possible roads are to be avoided and Public Rights of Way should be used.

Follow these links for other Fair Trade Way Routes:

Fair Trade Way Wales: http://fairtradewayswales.wordpress.com

Bradford Fair Trade Way:  http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/business_and_industry/fairtrade/bradford_district_fairtrade_way

 

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Fair Trade Way, Preston to Garstang, Sunday 19th May

Join us to walk the new extension of the Fair Trade Way from Preston to Garstang and finish at The FIG Tree with a fair trade hot drink and perhaps a speciality Norwegian waffle topped with local ice cream and fair trade chocolate sauce. The event takes place as part of the Garstang Walking Festival (10th – 19th). Booking is essential by contacting the Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Garstang Tel: 01995 602125 or visit www.wyre.gov.uk and search ‘Garstang Walking Festival’.

 

Read a summary of Fair Trade Way route here.

Read “The Story of the Fair Trade Way” here

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