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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Short walks in 2025/2026
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sat 20 Sep
- £8-£65
Walk of Hope
A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.
- 10 km walking
- Sun 21 Sep
- £20-£35
‘L’escargot’ 10K Walk
A 10K for those who prefer to just walk and enjoy the gourmet food and drink tasters along the way at a more leisurely pace. Children, dogs on leads and grandparents are very welcome!
- 10 km walking
- Sun 19 Oct
- FREE-£15
The Ovar-Dressed Walk/Run | London
Silly outfits, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run is back, with a twist!
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 25 Oct
- £49
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
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- £10
Walk for Children
Join hundreds of people across the UK and walk 5K in your local area on the longest night of the year. Because for children suffering abuse, every night feels like the longest.
- 5 km walking
- Mon 1 - Wed 31 Dec
- FREE-£10
Walk for Children Leeds
Leeds Walk for Children is for everyone. Choose to walk either 5K or 3K and enjoy the festive event village. There will be activities for all ages.
- 5 km walking
- Wed 18 Feb - Thu 2 Apr 2026
- FREE
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
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £15
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 2026
- £20-£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
- Mon 1 - Tue 30 Jun 2026
- £12
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 14 Jun 2026
- £23
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 2026
- 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
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