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

Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.

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 2025
  • £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 (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
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 2025
  • £25-£35
East Molesey, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames | 10 Mile

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
Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time at this iconic venue where you'll walk through beautiful woods and fields on a ramble-ready route then receive your medal!
  • Sat 10 May 2025
  • £25-£35
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

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

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

  • 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 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
Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time on a ramble-ready route through the Peak District National Park then receive your medal!
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £25-£35
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

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

Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time on a ramble-ready route through the Peak District National Park then receive your medal!

  • 10 miles 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 2025
  • £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