Type of Website: Walking Festival

'These are the Walking Events and Festivals that we know of for England and Wales, we believe this is the most comprehensive and up to date list available on the web ...  Over 120 events are currently listed – and the list is regularly reviewed and updated.'

Held  Mid May.

Held Early May.

'An annual biological pilgrimage that celebrates "our place" within the biodiversity machine we call evolution. Although the inspiration for this walk is to provide a shared experience for non-religious people, our common origins belong to us all and so we warmly extend an invitation to anyone.' Usually held early Summer.

Held Early June.

Held Mid September.

Held 11-16 May 2014. 'It is regretted that there will not be a 2015 Event.'

Usually held Late May.

Held Mid September.

Held Mid September.

Has been held April.

Usually held in May.

'In Millom, Haverigg, Duddon Valley and Eskdale.' Has been held Mid August.

Has been held Mid May.

Usually held Mid September.

Held Late September.

'The Knockatallon and Cooneen Rambling clubs organise this cross-border, two-day festival in the Sliabh Beagh Hills of North Monaghan & East Fermanagh.' Held Late April.

Held Easter.

Held April.

Usually held Early September.

'Bristol Walk Fest (Bristol Walking Festival) features the best walks that Bristol and its surrounding area can offer. The Festival aims to attract a wide audience from those that are very new to walking to the more experienced rambler.' Usually held During May.

Held During May.

'Another opportunity to join with other like-minded folk and experience the walk of your choice in the spectacular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Binevenagh.' Held Early September.

The Festival 'has become firmly established on the walker's calender. A border town of Wales and England at the Gateway of the Wye Valley it has a rich past and stunning landscape, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Festival usually Mid April.

Usually held Mid May.

Usually held Late June.

ALERT Festival been heldLate September but it seems no longer.

'The Coleford area abounds in natural beauty, intriguing history and is a playground for outdoor pursuits. It has been crying out for its own walking festival. Coleford Area Walking Festival has been a collaborative project led by Coleford Area Partnership and Coleford Town Council. We are very grateful for the support of so many local organisations and individuals. Without your support and that of so many volunteers the festival could simply not happen.' First Festival 2017. Held Mid May.

Has been held Early July.

Usually held late May/early June. ALERT Formerly entitled Corby Walking Festival.

Usually held Mid June.

Usually held Early September.

'All ages and abilities are catered for and the walks cover interest areas of wildlife, bird watching, drama, photography, art, history, heritage, folklore, tai chi, great gardens, great houses and some great hill walks including the opportunity to complete over 6 days the long distance trail "The Cowal Way".' Usually held Mid October.

'Takes place around the beginning of March each year and lasts nine days. It consists of a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guides.' Usually held Late February - Early March.

Has been held Mid April.

Usually held Mid October.

Held Early October.

Held Mid June.

'A variety of professional guided walks on a variety of themes' Held Late March - Early April.

Has been held Mid October.

'Whatever your age or ability there’s a walk for you. We’ve got fun festive-themed walks that the little ones will love; leisurely strolls under 5 miles for people new to walking; and longer walks for those that want more of a challenge over the Christmas break. For those of you who may be short on time or want a gentler stroll, why not join a health walk?  Walking for Health and Let's Walk Cymru in Wales are also part of the Festival of Winter Walks.' Held Mid December - Early January.

Usually held Mid February.

Held Early May.

Has been held Early September.

'It is with much regret that the Gower Walking Festival Association's (GWFA) committee has to announce that this year's festival will not go ahead [2015]. The loss of key members of the organising committee due to illness and changes in personal circumstances has meant that insufficient volunteers remain to guarantee the delivery of a safe festival. Nobody can feel more sorry about this than the GWFA committee members ... We have every reason to hope that the festival will return in 2016, stronger and more varied than ever ...'

'A celebration of the South West Coast Path ... with 100 popular circular walks focused around the Coast Path in Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Its aim is to raise vital funds through these sponsored walks which will to be used for improvements to the Coast Path and will help Children's Hospice South West provide care and support to children who are living with life-limited conditions and their families in the South West.' The Celebration was held 20-28 September 2014.

'This popular public event offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to join guided walks in and around the beautiful town and stunning countryside surrounding the ancient Borough of Guildford. This year's festival runs for the whole of September ... although walks will appear throughout the year ...'

Usually held Late April and Early October.

Usually held Late May.

'Hay is a pretty little town swept by the river Wye on the north, with the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons to the south and west, and the lush agricultural land of Herefordshire to the east. It is famous as the town of books, and for the Annual Literary Festival ... Sadly we are unable to run a full programme for the Hay Walking Festival owing to personal circumstances. We hope to be back with a walking festival soon and look forward to seeing you there ...'

Usually held mid June.

Held Mid June.

Held Early May.

Held Mid May.

Has been held during July.

Usually held mid May.

'Harris (also Scottish Gaelic: Na Hearadh, pronounced [nə ˈhɛɾəɣ]) is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Although not an island itself, Harris is often referred to as the Isle of Harris ...' Held Early September.

Usually held Mid May.

'The beautiful Isle of Purbeck is a walker's paradise. From coast to country, the variety is unsurpassed ... Purbeck offers something for everyone and our walks have been designed to show as much of the area as possible. Some include a pub lunch in a typical Dorset village and others a ride home on the steam train  ...' Held Mid September.

Held Mid October.

Held Early May.

Usually held mid May.

Held Mid September.

Held Mid June.

'Walks over 16 days around the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (and a little bit beyond).' Usually held Late May - Early June.

Usually held Late Spring Bank Holiday Weekend.

Usually held Early Spring Bank Holiday Weekend.

Held Late May.

'The Mendip Hills are found in the northern part of the historic County of Somerset and only 15 miles from the City of Bristol ... A programme of heritage walks and visits is on offer, each chosen to highlight the amazing historic interest of the area. Included is a selection of heritage walks around local towns and the Roman mining remains at Charterhouse ...' Latest Dates 11-14 September 2014. [Seems not repeated ...]

Held Early August.

Usually held Early October. (Developed from the Monmouthshire Walking Festival.)

Usually held Mid June.

Held Late June.

Throughout the course of the weekend the Muckle Toon Adventure Festival offers a series of walks in and around the town of Langholm accompanied by our charismatic and informative local guides. Surrounded by beautiful open moorland, babbling burns and romantic woodlands, the walking series will most definitely have something for all recreational hikers ...' Held Mid June.

Held Late October.

Usually held Early May. ALERT 'Bryan Cath, the organiser of the last 20 walking festivals, has decided to retire, so the Exmoor Walking Festival will not be taking place as it has over the previous 16 years. The plan is that all of May 2017 will be an Outdoor Festival month, where guided walks will be on offer as well as many other outdoor activities.' (From Visit Exmoor)

Has been held Late September: 'This year 2017 there will not be a Friends of the North Pennines Walking Festival and instead the Trustees will take some time to consider how to raise funding and plan an approach to running an event in 2018'.

'Join us over the spring bank holiday weekend for our exciting new walking festival!'

Usually held Late June.

'These Free walks are offered by Ottery Walkers a local, informal group of friends, with volunteers leading walks and everyone taking responsibility for themselves. Anyone is welcome to join a walk, providing they bring food (as necessary) and are equipped with suitable clothing, boots and waterproofs.' Latest Dates 15-20 July 2014 (but not seemingly since, as such ...)

'The brainchild of a group of keen volunteers who all live in the locality. Having literally walked up and down dale for many years, we felt it made sense to share the beauty of Nidderdale with other people who take pleasure in exploring on foot and so the idea of a walking festival was born ...' Held Late September.

Latest Dates 25 April - 10 May 2015 (but not seemingly since ...).

'Pendle's award-winning event, now regarded as the biggest free Walking Festival in the country ...' Held Mid August.

Has been held Late September.

Held Mid May.

Held Late January/Early February'We are hoping for some mild winter weather, but British weather can be temperamental, so expect some snow, rain and strong winds! Please be prepared and dress appropriately ...'

'Our festival provides the opportunity for a fantastic break; combining day time walks led by knowledgeable guides, with evening talks from popular and emerging authors. You create your own programme; do as little or as much of either or both.' Held Late September.

Usually held Late April.

Held Late June.

Held Late September.

Latest Dates 20-27 June 2015 (but not seemingly since ...).

Usually held Late May.

Usually held Early September.

'Situated close to the historic city of Chichester, Selsey offers close access to some of the top wildlife destinations on the South Coast. It lies at the heart of the RSPB nature reserves at Pagham Harbour and Medmerry and via a series of linked paths is only a stones-throw from the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Chichester Harbour.' Held Late May.

Held Late September.

Held Early November.

'Putting the "East" back into the walking festival ... This year's festival will see the emphasis on walks in the eastern part of South East Cornwall. It also goes to show that there are walks going on around the area all year round organized by volunteers groups such as the Ramblers.' Held Mid September.

'There's no better way to discover the hidden treasures of south Lincolnshire than walking through the landscape that witnessed bronze-age burials; iron-age mints; roman forts; the Knights Templar; deserted medieval villages; castles, cathedrals and monasteries and Elizabethan architecture at its finest ...' Held Late September - Late October.

Usually held Mid September.

Usually held Mid-September.