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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The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £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
The festival has a diverse programme of yoga classes, outdoor cinema, live music and more, so it doesn't matter if you're running or not, you can still get involved with a festival-only ticket.
  • Fri 30 May - Sun 1 Jun
  • £30
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Festival only tickets

The festival has a diverse programme of yoga classes, outdoor cinema, live music and more, so it doesn't matter if you're running or not, you can still get involved with a festival-only ticket.

  • 3 days walking
  • Tue 22 Apr
  • £5
Chepstow, Gwent, UK

Chepstow Walkers are Welcome

Chepstow Walking Festival exploring Wye and Usk Valley.

  • 8 miles walking
  • Sat 26 Apr
  • £10
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Walk on the Wild Side

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 13 miles hiking
  • Sat 26 Apr
  • £15
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Rocks at the Edge of Empire

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 6 miles walking
  • Sat 26 Apr
  • £10
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Legends and Tales

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 7 miles walking
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £10
Consett, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Gibraltar and Derwent Tributaries

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 7 miles walking
  • Mon 28 Apr
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Go Forth to the King's Wood

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 11 miles walking
  • Mon 28 Apr
  • £15
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Mysterious Mosses and Lichens

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 6 miles walking
  • Mon 28 Apr
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Loughs behind the Wall

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 9 miles walking
  • Tue 29 Apr
  • £10
Corbridge, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Dipton Delights

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 11 miles walking
  • Tue 29 Apr
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Two Rivers and a Hidden Bridge

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Tue 29 Apr
  • £15
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Walk and Feast

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 5 miles walking
  • Wed 30 Apr
  • £10
Alston, Lake District National Park, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | It's All Mine

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 11 miles walking
  • Wed 30 Apr
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Land of Hope and Sparty

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Wed 30 Apr
  • £15
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Wildflower Photography

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 4 miles walking
  • Thu 1 May
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | East Allen, Dale and Fell

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 11 miles walking
  • Thu 1 May
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | A Tynedale Toddle

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Thu 1 May
  • £15
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Classic Crags and a Brewery

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 3.5 miles walking
  • Fri 2 May
  • £10
Alston, Lake District National Park, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Trail to Tutman's Hole

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 11 miles walking
  • Fri 2 May
  • £15
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Birds in Hadrian's Wall Country

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 5 miles walking
  • Fri 2 May
  • £10
Brampton, Lake District National Park, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Walkin' and Talkin'

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Sat 3 May
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Haydonian Delights

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Sun 4 May
  • £20
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Wall, Trig and a Burn | a day of contrasts

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8.5 miles walking
  • Mon 5 May
  • £20
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK

Haltwhistle Walking Festival | Howay back to Halty

An annual Walking Festival based in the heart of Northumberland. Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

  • 8 miles walking
  • Sat 10 - Sun 18 May
  • £5
Dorchester, Dorset, UK

Dorchester Walking Festival

Lace up your boots and get ready to explore stunning landscapes and rich history of Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast.

  • 1 day walking

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