Walking festivals

Walking festivals

Explore multi-day events with a selection of walks and other activities and great company!

Walking festivals in the UK

Walking festivals are multi-day celebrations which take place in the best walking destinations across the UK and beyond. The largest festivals will have lots of different events going on, including guided walks, talks, foraging and more. Select your location for festivals in your area or scroll down for featured events.

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Walking festivals in 2025

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Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
  • Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
  • £79-£449
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.

  • Walking festival 4
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Age 8 & over
  • Walks
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • All ages
  • Events
There's something for everyone at the Lake District Running Festival! Explore the local fells and valleys with an expert instructor on an enjoyable guided walk at your pace. All abilities welcome.
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • FREE
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Guided Walk

There's something for everyone at the Lake District Running Festival! Explore the local fells and valleys with an expert instructor on an enjoyable guided walk at your pace. All abilities welcome.

  • 1 day hiking

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