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Walking events calendar

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174 Walks in the UK

From the islands of Scotland to the rolling South Downs, there are some incredible places in the UK to explore on foot. So whether you’re a sponsored walker, rambler, hill walker or festival goer you'll find your next event here. Select your location for walks in your area, choose your terrain below or scroll down for the UK's biggest events.

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Ramble, walk, hike or trek or walk for charity.

Short walks

Short walks

Up to half marathon distance (13.1 miles).

Short walks
Challenge walks

Challenge walks

Longer than half marathon distance (13.1 miles).

Challenge walks
Charity walks

Charity walks

Join a charity team raising money for a great cause.

Walk for charity
Hikes

Hikes

Head into the hills on an organised event.

Hiking events
Walking festivals

Walking festivals

With a selection of walks, other activities and great company!

Festivals
National 3 Peaks

National 3 Peaks

The classic challenge of hiking the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales.

3 Peaks Challenge
Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Yorkshire 3 Peaks

A 24.5-mile circular walk up Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis

The highest mountain in the UK set in the heart of Scotland's Western Highlands.

The Ben
Yr Wyddfa

Yr Wyddfa

Conquering Snowdon is a classic Welsh challenge.

Snowdon
Trekking holidays

Trekking holidays

Journey into some of the most spectacular locations on the planet.

Trek

Walking events in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Mighty Hikes 2024
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Mighty Hikes 2024

Choose from 15 breathtaking landscapes with half and full marathon distances.

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Trek to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on a unique route that will take you 'off the beaten track', alongside other Prostate Cancer Research supporters.
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £33.75-£55
  • 25% off
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Classic Snowdon Climb

Trek to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on a unique route that will take you 'off the beaten track', alongside other Prostate Cancer Research supporters.

25% off registration fee with code

  • 17.5 km hiking + 1118 m ascent
South Downs Challenge
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South Downs Challenge

Pull on your hiking boots and explore this stunning National Park with fellow trekkers supporting The Royal Marsden.

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Conquer a succession of five summits before the grand finale of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on a unique route that will take you 'off the beaten track', alongside other Prostate Cancer Research supporters.
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £33.75-£55
  • 25% off
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Multi-Peak Trek

Conquer a succession of five summits before the grand finale of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on a unique route that will take you 'off the beaten track', alongside other Prostate Cancer Research supporters.

25% off registration fee with code

  • 21.6 km hiking + 1608 m ascent
Big Hikes 2024
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Big Hikes 2024

Choose from 6 amazing locations with hikes from 10K to marathon distance.

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On 30th March, 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.
  • Sat 30 Mar
  • £5
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Walk of Light Birmingham

On 30th March, 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
The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
  • Mon 1 - Tue 30 Apr
  • £5
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ActiveApril

The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!

  • 30 days
The Big Walk is back again for another successful year! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £5-£15
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

The Big Walk and Superhero Mile

The Big Walk is back again for another successful year! Dust off your walking boots and take on one of three routes along The Ridgeway National Trail to help raise money for children's charity, Pace.

  • Charity walk 4
Join Macmillan Cancer Support for a 10km or 2.5km walk to support people living with cancer. A fundraising event where you set the pace, and everyone's invited.
  • Sat 27 Apr
  • FREE-£10
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Birmingham Walk to Support

Join Macmillan Cancer Support for a 10km or 2.5km walk to support people living with cancer. A fundraising event where you set the pace, and everyone's invited.

  • Charity walk 2
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year with various routes for all abilities.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £6.50-£20
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Glasgow

Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's second city this year with various routes for all abilities.

  • Charity walk 3
Join in this spring at the historic Hampton Court Palace in London. Discover the capital's charm as you stroll along the Thames, beginning and ending your journey in the Palace's stunning gardens.
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £20
East Molesey, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames Path

Join in this spring at the historic Hampton Court Palace in London. Discover the capital's charm as you stroll along the Thames, beginning and ending your journey in the Palace's stunning gardens.

  • Charity walk 2
Experience a one-day marathon hike through the breathtaking South Downs National Park, journeying through rolling hills and over white cliffs, to fund life-saving cancer research.
  • Sat 4 May
  • £45
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

South Downs Challenge | The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Experience a one-day marathon hike through the breathtaking South Downs National Park, journeying through rolling hills and over white cliffs, to fund life-saving cancer research.

  • 26 miles hiking + 1000 m ascent
Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight for a great charity cause, from the base camp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 May
  • £10-£40
  • 3 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run the stunning coastal paths of the Isle of Wight for a great charity cause, from the base camp at Chale, visiting historic Cowes and the iconic Needles en route.

  • 1 day trail running
Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time at this iconic venue where you'll walk through beautiful woods and fields on a ramble-ready route then receive your medal!
  • Sat 11 May
  • £20
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds

Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time at this iconic venue where you'll walk through beautiful woods and fields on a ramble-ready route then receive your medal!

  • Charity walk 2
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 May
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
MS Walk Manchester is back for another successful year and will start and finish in the beating heart of Manchester city centre. Sign up today and walk, roll or stroll to stop MS.
  • Sat 11 May
  • FREE-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

MS Walk Manchester

MS Walk Manchester is back for another successful year and will start and finish in the beating heart of Manchester city centre. Sign up today and walk, roll or stroll to stop MS.

  • Charity walk 3
Walk with a purpose, help end homelessness – join in! A warm welcome awaits at Battersea Park as you take on the first ever Walk to End Homelessness and enjoy live entertainment and refreshments!
  • Sun 12 May
  • FREE-£12
London, UK

Walk to End Homelessness

Walk with a purpose, help end homelessness – join in! A warm welcome awaits at Battersea Park as you take on the first ever Walk to End Homelessness and enjoy live entertainment and refreshments!

  • 1 day
The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!
  • Fri 17 - Sun 19 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £20-£30
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline for charity, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities and full support too.
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 May
  • £10-£40
  • 5 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage coastline for charity, starting at the picturesque Corfe Castle, with a range of distances to suit all abilities and full support too.

  • 1 day trail running
Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.
  • Sat 18 May
  • £25-£55
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Climb

Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.

  • 7.5 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breathtaking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 25 May
  • £20-£25
Bangor, Gwynedd, UK

Mighty Hikes | Eryri Snowdonia

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breathtaking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 May
  • £10-£40
  • 4 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • 1 day trail running
Take on a day challenge to walk the length of the iconic Malvern Hills for WellChild - along the ridge, over all the hill summits and through ancient woodland to return for your well-earned medal.
  • Sun 26 May
  • £10-£30
Ledbury, Worcestershire, UK

The Malvern Hills End to End Challenge

Take on a day challenge to walk the length of the iconic Malvern Hills for WellChild - along the ridge, over all the hill summits and through ancient woodland to return for your well-earned medal.

  • 11 miles hiking
A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
  • Fri 31 May - Sun 2 Jun
  • £8-£65
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.

  • Ultra run
  • Trail run 4
  • Walking festival