Long distance walks

Long distance walks

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Long distance walks in the UK

These distance walking events generally cover 20 miles or more in rural, mountainous or moorland areas across the UK. Select your location for long distance walks in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Long distance walks in 2025/2026

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

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!
  • Wed 18 Feb - Thu 2 Apr
  • FREE
Anywhere

The Big Lent Walk

Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!

  • 40 days walking
  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Fancy dress
  • All ages
  • Charity walks
Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £39.50
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau Walking Marathon

Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.

  • 26.2 miles walking + 2000 m ascent
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £32.50
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation | Long Distance Walk (30 miles)

Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • 30 miles walking

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