Walking Festivals in England

Alton Walking Festival, now in its 10th year, is a truly friendly walking event, ideal for enthusiastic walkers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers of all ages to explore the Town, surrounding villages and discover the superb Hampshire countryside. Alton is a vibrant Walkers are Welcome Hampshire town which truly has community spirit at its heart. Situated at the source of the River Wey and enjoying a stunning rural backdrop at the gateway of the South Downs National Park, Alton is known by many as 'Jane Austen Country' with its close ties to its charming neighbouring parish of Chawton. There is plenty to see and do in and around Alton and the town serves as a convenient base to explore the local area. The town is easily accessible by public transport, has d...

The Wirral Walking Festival highlights the variety of walks that take place in Wirral during Spring/Summer each year. The Wirral Walking Festival includes short strolls, long-distance treks, nordic walking, mixed ability running, and much more! Walking is accessible to all and is free so why not get walking, it's an excellent way to meet new people, make friends and enjoy all the wonderful places the Wirral has to offer. We have many different groups across the borough which cater for everyone and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those volunteers out there who help make this happen. You change people's lives so thank you.

The Coleford area abounds in natural beauty, intriguing history and is a playground for outdoor pursuits. It has been crying out for its own walking festival. Coleford Area Walking Festival has been a collaborative project led by Coleford Area Partnership and Coleford Town Council. We are very grateful for the support of so many local organisations and individuals. Without your support and that of so many volunteers the festival could simply not happen.

Milton Keynes’ popular Walking Festival is back for a 12th year with a brand-new programme of over 20 walks for all ages, abilities and interests. The annual festival coincides with National Walking Month and features a diverse range of guided walks designed to help residents enjoy the city’s wealth of beautiful green spaces on foot.

From Hitchin in Hertfordshire to Goring in Oxfordshire, the Chilterns Walking Festival provides over 65 opportunities to enjoy beech woodlands, nature reserves, family walks and much more, all in the expert care of a knowledgeable guide

Come and discover an often overlooked part of England. The Harborough district is an area of rolling countryside, ancient pastures and farmland, streams, woodland spinnies and beautiful villages. Canals, battles and buried treasure are all there to be explored – not to mention local characters and ancient customs.

Don’t miss this wonderful weekend walking experience. Set here in the beautiful Kent Downs our walks range from one to twenty-three miles and include vineyards, charming villages, ancient woodlands, a fun walk for children, bats in a belfry, 1st WW trenches and the new Royal Saxon Way.

Wotton is a charming country town, steeped in history, nestled in the southern Cotswold Hills, equidistant from Gloucester and Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Bath. Wotton forms part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Cotswold Way National Trail runs through the town. There are several shops to browse in and places to stop for refreshments, plus events at our local cinema, Arts Centre and Heritage Centre.

The North Wessex Downs Walking Festival celebrated the 50th Anniversary of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 28 walks that took place across the length and breadth of the North Wessex Downs the festival was a celebration of the stunning landscapes, gorgeous scenery and top-class walking country that the AONB has to offer.

White Cliffs Walking Festival aims to showcase the scenic delights, history and natural history of our area through a variety of walks suitable for all ages and abilities. Centred on the historic towns of Dover, Deal, Sandwich and Folkestone, this festival features walks ranging in length from 2 to 30 miles. Whatever your walking ability or interest, we offer walks that will tempt you to discover our beautiful coast and nearby countryside. Immerse yourself walking among Dover’s fascinating military fortifications or take in the delightful coastal views.

Our annual Walking Festival will be based in the Somerset village of Stratton-on- the-Fosse which straddles the Fosse Way This ancient Roman Road linked the cities of Lincoln and Exeter. The countryside in this area is varied, with opportunities for quite gentle strolls as well as challenging walks. This is a free festival, no booking required!

Walkfest runs throughout September. Walkfest is a series of organised walks designed to encourage people of all ages to get out and enjoy our wonderful town of Guildford and the surrounding countryside.

The Valleys, Views and Vineyards festival will have a full programme of walks in and around the town for all members of the family. The festival’s walks vary in length from 1 miles up to 11 miles.

The Gillingham Walking Festival usually held in September. Small and friendly walking festival with guided walks to explore the heritage & wildlife in town and countryside.

Sheffield Walking Festival presents a whole host of enjoyable walks for a range of abilities, with plenty to see and discover along the way. The festival celebrates all sides of Sheffield with routes of varying lengths and themes. You can explore the city’s varied heritage and fascinating suburbs on urban strolls or venture out to Sheffield's dramatic borders that overlap with the stunning Peak District National Park for something more challenging.

Welcome to the Summer Walking Festival programme of walks. The Walking Festival is an exciting event that includes walks for everyone from beginners to the more advanced walker. Please be prepared for the weather and dress appropriately – you will need waterproof clothing, comfy walking boots or shoes, sun cream, sun hat bottles of water and food (for the walks where this is indicated).

The Festival was established in 2016, a variety of walks and activities based on the heritage of the area around Radstock and Midsomer Norton.

Located in the heart of South East England and covering parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey, the High Weald is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). An extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and ancient byways makes this historic landscape a walker’s paradise - so come and explore it with us! From avid ramblers and nature spotters to history buffs and photography fans, there’s something for everyone to enjoy - or you can simply take in the view. The High Weald Walking Festival offers FREE guided and self-guided walks for all, every September. Whether you're a lockdown newbie or a seasoned Rambler, there's a walk for you!

We have chalk hills in the south, the picturesque wooded undulating area in the middle referred to as the Greensand Country and a mixture of woodland and the open space in the undulating” Wolds” of the north. Located in England’s driest region, our surprising county is a great place to explore on foot and so easy to get to by road, rail, air and water as many have already found. Combined with a great range of walks, led by knowledgeable and friendly leaders, it becomes easy to see how the festival has grown and grown. This year is of welcoming our fellow walkers to Bedfordshire, and whilst things may be a bit different from past years the one thing we can guarantee is nine days of wonderful walking in our surprising little county.

Whether a walker, cyclist, horse rider, nature lover or history enthusiast, the Walking East Yorkshire Festival showcases a plethora of activities over nine days which appeal to families, casual walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The festival shines a spotlight not only on the rolling landscape, curvy roads and stick trees, but also our rich heritage coastline with chalk cliffs and an abundance of wildlife. The flat plains of Holderness with its big skies make it ideal for cycling along quiet country roads, disused railway lines or even a jaunt to the tip of Spurn Point’s peninsula. Popular year-on-year events include history tours of our pretty market towns, long-distance treks, Nordic walking, canal boat rides, horse riding, wildlife experiences, seabird cruises, vineyard ...

The Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival runs each September for one week, Saturday to Friday. Sidmouth is within East Devon on the Jurassic Coast and has some wonderful scenic walking, both coastal and inland.The town enjoys ‘Walkers are Welcome’ status and is keen to promote the walking opportunities in the area. In conjunction with East Devon AONB the festival will cover the East Devon Way. The 5 linear walks will cover the whole of the East Devon Way. Shorter circular walks will allow you to sample parts of the East Devon Way. All walks are free of charge

Alton is a vibrant Walkers are Welcome Hampshire town which truly has community spirit at its heart. Situated at the source of the River Wey and enjoying a stunning rural backdrop at the gateway of the South Downs National Park, Alton is known by many as 'Jane Austen Country' with its close ties to its charming neighbouring parish of Chawton. Alton Walking Festival is a truly friendly walking event, ideal for enthusiastic walkers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers of all ages to explore the Town, surrounding villages and discover the superb Hampshire countryside. The Festival hosts a wide variety of walks led by knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders, offering an extensive programme of routes to suit all abilities. Whether you’re looking for a shorter stroll, a day long hike or the...

Located in South Devon and comprising the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, The English Riviera is a walker’s paradise. Its sheltered position, mild climate and numerous walking trails through verdant woodlands, along winding coastal paths and hidden tracks, provides the perfect destination for walkers of all abilities. Not only does the stunning South West Coastal Path meander along our coastline, The English Riviera also holds the accolade for being an UNESCO Geopark. There are 140 Geoparks in the World and ours is the only seaside resort with this status. With all this natural beauty on our doorstep, we are eager to share it with you. Our new Festival offers a broad range of walking tours that will entertain and inform in equal measures. The walks are hosted by experience...