This post was published in September 2026. Please check with organisers direct before heading out for up to date info, especially opening hours, as info can change.
Save the Date for this FREE Scarecrow Trail for October Half Term Pick up a trail map and score sheet from one of the village shops or download from the Ford & Etal website the week before the event.
Hand in the sheet at any of the same venues when you have finished the trail.
The organisers will add the totals together at the end of the week to determine the winning Scarycrow 2026! The decision is yours.
The Ford & Etal Scarycrow Trail returns for it's 19th year 
26 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 
No booking or tickets required - simply turn up. You can visit at any time but daytime hours are best 
FREE to take part and you can collect a trail map from one of the village shops. The organisers do raise £ for Cash for Kids though so if you can, a cash donation is very welcome 
Dogs on leads welcome - lots of the attractions and places to eat in Ford & Etal are dog friendly too 
Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs 
Public toilets available 
FREE parking at Ford, Etal and Heatherslaw (find postcodes here)Combine with a visit to Etal Castle, Hay Heavy Horse Farm, Heatherslaw Flour Mill, the Lavendar Tearooms, the Black Bull Pub, Heatherslaw Light Railway and more (check opening hours).
Before you visit, make sure you check out our full guide to visiting Ford & Etal here: 15 Things to Do at Ford & Etal
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