Short walks

Short walks

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

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 2025

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Big Hikes 2025
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Big Hikes 2025

Choose from 5 amazing locations and cover 10K!

Hike for Cancer Research UK
Embrace the season and take a walk on the hot side to help the North West Air Ambulance service remain operational 365 days a year.
  • Fri 7 Feb
  • £20
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

NWAA Firewalk

Embrace the season and take a walk on the hot side to help the North West Air Ambulance service remain operational 365 days a year.

  • 1 hr walking
Challenge yourself to walk 155km or 5km a day this March. Stand with the millions of women and girls who have to walk for water every day – and fundraise for WaterAid to help change this.
  • Sat 1 - Mon 31 Mar
  • FREE
Anywhere

Walk for Water

Challenge yourself to walk 155km or 5km a day this March. Stand with the millions of women and girls who have to walk for water every day – and fundraise for WaterAid to help change this.

  • 31 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
  • £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
  • £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
Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time from this iconic venue where you'll walk through beautiful countryside on a ramble-ready route then receive your medal!
  • Sat 26 Apr
  • £25
East Molesey, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames | Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames

Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time from this iconic venue where you'll walk through beautiful countryside on a ramble-ready route then receive your medal!

  • 10 miles walking
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.
  • Sat 10 May
  • £25
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds | 10 Mile

Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.

  • 10 miles 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
  • £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
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Walk Bristol | 10 Miles

Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!

  • 10 miles walking
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
Crieff, Perth and Kinross, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro | 10 Mile

Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.

  • 10 miles walking
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
  • Sat 31 May
  • £20
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Walk Bristol | 5 Miles

Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!

  • 5 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
  • £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
  • £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
  • £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
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 10 Mile

Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.

  • 10 miles walking
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the Capital’s less known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section.
  • Sat 23 Aug
  • £49
London, UK

London Summer Walk | 10km

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the Capital’s less known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section.

  • 10 km walking
Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more.
  • Fri 12 Sep
  • £49
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10 Mile

Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more.

  • 10 miles walking
Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more.
  • Fri 12 Sep
  • £49
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10km

Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more.

  • 10 km walking
Walk across 4 of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £39
London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 10km

Walk across 4 of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks.

  • 10 km walking
A 10K for those who prefer to just walk and enjoy the gourmet food and drink tasters  along the way at a more leisurely pace. Children, dogs on leads and grandparents are very welcome!
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £20-£30
Malton, North Yorkshire, UK

‘L’escargot’ 10K Walk

A 10K for those who prefer to just walk and enjoy the gourmet food and drink tasters along the way at a more leisurely pace. Children, dogs on leads and grandparents are very welcome!

  • 10 km walking
Silly outifts, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run 5K is back, with a twist!
  • Sun 19 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 19 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
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £49
London, UK

London Halloween Walk | 10km

Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare.

  • 10 km walking
Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.
  • Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
  • £10
Anywhere

Walk for Children

Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.

  • 5 km walking