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Welcome to our walking festival website, we hope you find the information you need. We offer 60 free walks in the beautiful surroundings of this unique UNESCO World Heritage site, traditionally starting on the first Saturday of the May Day Bank Holiday. Come and see the Iron Bridge in all its splendour and whether you join us for one walk or 9 walks, walking across it will always be a special moment.
Grading of Our Walks
▲ Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Up to 4 miles/6.5 km at a slow pace on level ground.
▲▲ Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Up to 8 miles/13 km at a leisurely pace on good paths and tracks. Low hills and/or undulating ground.
▲▲▲ Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths and steps. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Up to 10 miles/16 km at a leisurely pace with some ascent or over roughish ground.
▲▲▲▲ Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country. May be at a brisk pace. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. Up to 12 miles/19 km moderately demanding with hills generally on tracks or paths at a moderate pace.
▲▲▲▲▲ Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country. May be at a brisk pace. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Over 14 miles/23 km moderately demanding with hills generally on tracks or paths at a moderate pace.
Your Safety
Please take personal responsibility for ensuring that you are physically fit enough to take part in the walks that you have selected and that you have appropriate clothing and equipment.
For all walks, walking boots/shoes are essential
Carry sufficient water for the length of the walk
Carry both sun protection and wet weather protection
Take high energy snacks or, for longer walks, more substantial meals
Your safety is important to us and to ensure that you have the most enjoyable experience on our walks, please take note of the following guidance.
In the interest of the safety of all our walkers, walk leaders will exercise their right to refuse to take walkers who are ill-equipped.
Timing
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of each walk. Walks will commence at the given time, and unfortunately, we are unable to wait for any late arrivals.
Dogs
Due to the amount of livestock in the Gorge and surrounding areas dogs are NOT permitted on walks unless specifically marked with the symbol shown. 
The walk leader may restrict the number at the start of the walk, if they consider it to be appropriate for the safety of other walkers.
COVID-19
Any COVID-19 precautions will be taken in accordance with the current Government guidelines, therefore the committee may have to alter numbers and routes at short notice.
Grading of Our Walks
▲ Walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Up to 4 miles/6.5 km at a slow pace on level ground.
▲▲ Walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
Up to 8 miles/13 km at a leisurely pace on good paths and tracks. Low hills and/or undulating ground.
▲▲▲ Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths and steps. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Up to 10 miles/16 km at a leisurely pace with some ascent or over roughish ground.
▲▲▲▲ Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country. May be at a brisk pace. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. Up to 12 miles/19 km moderately demanding with hills generally on tracks or paths at a moderate pace.
▲▲▲▲▲ Walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country. May be at a brisk pace. Walking boots/shoes and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Over 14 miles/23 km moderately demanding with hills generally on tracks or paths at a moderate pace.
Disclaimer: The organisers give no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the availability, suitability or safety of the walks described in this leaflet. Participation in the walks will be entirely at your own risk.
