Short walks

Short walks

Sociable walking events up to half marathon distance (13.1 miles).

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Short walks in the UK

Walking is a great way to explore new locations and enjoy sociable time outdoors with friends and family. Select your location for walking events in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Short walks in 2024/2025

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GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
  • Sat 19 Oct
  • £10
London, UK

GLOW Night Walk | London

GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.

  • 20 km walking
Silly outifts, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run 5K is back, with a twist!
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • FREE-£15
London, UK

The Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run 5K

Silly outifts, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run 5K is back, with a twist!

  • 5 km walking
Silly outifts, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run 10K is back, with a twist!
  • Sun 20 Oct
  • FREE-£15
London, UK

The Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run 10K

Silly outifts, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run 10K is back, with a twist!

  • 10 km walking
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Sefton Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • FREE-£10
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Poppy Walk | Liverpool

Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Sefton Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.

  • 3 km walking
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Crystal Palace Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • FREE-£10
London, UK

Poppy Walk | London

Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Crystal Palace Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.

  • 3 km walking
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Southampton Common to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • FREE-£10
Southampton, Hampshire, UK

Poppy Walk | Southampton

Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Southampton Common to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.

  • 3 km walking
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Plymouth to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • FREE-£10
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Poppy Walk | Plymouth

Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Plymouth to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.

  • 3 km walking
Walk 5K on the longest night of the year, to help our Childline service be there for children this Christmas. Take part with friends and family or on your own and walk wherever you like!
  • Sun 1 - Tue 31 Dec
  • £10
Anywhere

Walk for Children

Walk 5K on the longest night of the year, to help our Childline service be there for children this Christmas. Take part with friends and family or on your own and walk wherever you like!

  • 5 km walking
Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km in 40 days to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!
  • Wed 5 Mar - Thu 17 Apr 2025
  • FREE
Anywhere

The Big Lent Walk

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km in 40 days to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!

  • 40 days walking
On 29th March, as the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
  • Sat 29 Mar 2025
  • £5-£15
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Walk of Light Birmingham | 2.5km

On 29th March, as the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.

  • 2.5 km walking
On 29th March, as the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
  • Sat 29 Mar 2025
  • £5-£15
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Walk of Light Birmingham | 5km

On 29th March, as the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.

  • 5 km walking
The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
  • Tue 1 - Wed 30 Apr 2025
  • £5
Anywhere

ActiveApril

The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!

  • 30 days walking
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK

Poppy Hike | Short

Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.

  • 6 miles walking
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £25
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Walking Half Marathon

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • 13.1 miles walking
Join a 5-mile walk for families, tiny feet or for a short challenge along the Clarendon Way. It's a beautiful countryside walk to support two local hospices for children and young adults.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £10-£15
Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Clarendon Way Walk | Mini Clarendon

Join a 5-mile walk for families, tiny feet or for a short challenge along the Clarendon Way. It's a beautiful countryside walk to support two local hospices for children and young adults.

  • 5 miles walking
Join a beautiful 12-mile countryside walk along the Clarendon Way. It's a wonderful day out with spectacular views across open countryside to support two local hospices for children and young adults.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £10-£15
Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK

Clarendon Way Walk | Half Way Clarendon

Join a beautiful 12-mile countryside walk along the Clarendon Way. It's a wonderful day out with spectacular views across open countryside to support two local hospices for children and young adults.

  • 12 miles walking