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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Map viewShort walks in 2026–2027
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sat 21 Mar
- £10
Walk of Light London
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Battersea Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 21 - Tue 31 Mar
- FREE
Walk for Water
Challenge yourself to walk 155km or 5km a day this March, and raise funds to make sure no woman or girl is held back by a lack of clean water.
- 31 days walking
- Sat 28 Mar
- £10
Walk of Light Birmingham
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 4 Apr
- £23-£38
Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk
The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Short walk 2
- Sat 18 Apr
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames Path
Returning to Hampton Court Palace for another unforgettable year! Soak up London’s magic as you stroll beside the Thames, starting and finishing in the stunning palace gardens.
- 10 miles walking
- Sun 19 Apr
- £2-£19
Cambridge Biomedical Campus 10K, 5K and Fun Run | 5K Walk
Run, walk or cheer on family at this traffic-free campus event, with a 5K Walk option, supporting local charities and welcoming all ages.
- 5 km walking
- Sat 9 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds | 10 Mile
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming 10-mile walking adventure.
- 10 miles walking
- Sun 17 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 10 Mile
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking 10-mile route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
- 10 miles walking
- Sat 6 Jun
- FREE-£52
Sparkle Walk
Get your sparkle on and make every step count! Join Sparkle Walk 2026 and help Haven House do everything they can to support children and families going through the toughest of times.
- 10 km walking
- Sun 7 Jun
- FREE-£10
Newcastle Bridges Walk
Walk Newcastle’s iconic bridges with #TeamKidney, choose a short or longer route, and help fund life-saving kidney research while bringing the North-East community together.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26
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 + 699 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- FREE
Exmoor Perambulation | Family Walk
Families can join this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
- 3 miles walking
- Sat 20 Jun
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Edinburgh Holyrood Park
Get ready to experience the beauty of the city as you soak up the atmosphere at Holyrood Park, home to the start and finish, whilst taking in iconic landmarks like Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 miles walking
- Sat 4 Jul
- FREE-£10
London Bridges Walk
Walk London's iconic bridges with #TeamKidney, choose a short or longer route, and help fund life-saving kidney research while bringing the kidney community together.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 22 Aug
- £59
London Summer Walk | 10km
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s River Thames to the Thames Barrier, through Maryon Wilson Animal Park and Charlton Park to finish a big cheer, medal, fizz and a t-shirt!
- 10 km walking
- Sun 6 Sep
- FREE-£10
Liverpool Bridges Walk
Walk Liverpool's iconic buildings, from the Royal Liver Building to the Maritime Museum with #TeamKidney, choose a short or longer route, and help fund life-saving kidney research.
- Charity walk 2
- Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sep
- £39-£199
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run 4
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- + 4 more races
- Sat 12 Sep
- £30
Trek Together | 10 Mile
A guided, circular walk from the beautiful town of Keswick in the Lake District National Park with charity, Sands. Trek Together for 10 miles to help reduce the number of baby deaths in the UK.
- 10 miles walking + 510 m ascent
- Sat 26 Sep
- FREE-£10
Glasgow Bridges Walk
Walk Glasgow's iconic bridges with #TeamKidney, choose a short or longer route, and help fund life-saving kidney research while bringing the Scottish community together.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 31 Oct
- £59
London Halloween Walk | 10km
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
- 10 km walking
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