Walking Festivals in Scotland

Scotland's longest running walking festival. Established in 1995 the Festival travels to a different location in the Scottish Borders every year.

At 1,345 meters, to summit Ben Nevis is the ultimate challenge for those looking to reach the highest point in the British Isles. Located in the western end of the Grampian Mountains close to the town of Fort William, this dominating mountain is affectionately known locally as “The Ben”. Your Ben Nevis trek begins early as you head out at dawn, taking in the surroundings as you ascend this now ancient volcano, on whose summit you’ll often find patches of snow all year round. You’ll follow in the footsteps of James Robertson, a botanist from Edinburgh, who was the first person to climb “The Ben" in August 1771, and in the company of your fellow trekkers you’ll reach the summit and claim victory standing at the highest point in the UK.

The Festival showcases the great things you can do in Midlothian’s outdoors. Stay tuned for more information about walks, cycles, talks and fun outdoor activities for all the family! All events are free.

Our Festival is a celebration of the mountains in winter and includes workshops on ski touring and maintenance, winter skills and avalanche awareness, low level walking, navigation and fell running. The evening programme features illustrated talks from esteemed mountaineers as well a ceilidh, film night, music and food. Our daytime talks are an eclectic mix of subjects from engaging and interesting speakers. The mountains are calling

Our aim is to provide fun filled walks of all grades allowing people the opportunity to explore and experience the stunning countryside of Galashiels and the surrounding Scottish Borders.

10,000 Kiltwalk Heroes took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk and helped raise a record breaking £4 million for 685 Charities thanks to a 50% boost from Sir Tom Hunter.

Crieff & Strathearn Drovers Tryst annually celebrates the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. Guided walks are the core of the festival, ranging from themed easy walks to high level walks in the hills up to an hour away from Crieff. Walks are enriched by wildlife, plants, trees, history and the company of like-minded people.

Often described as Scotland's best kept secret, Galloway is a wonderfully unspoilt landscape with an endless variety of routes for walkers to enjoy. Walkfest offers around 30 routes over 7 days, with transport and guides included, as well as a programme of evening social events.