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
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sun 18 May
- £25
Poppy Hike | Short
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
- 6 miles walking
- Sat 31 May
- £20-£35
Walk Bristol
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
- Short walk 2
- Challenge walk 2
- Sat 31 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro | 10 Mile
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
- 10 miles walking
- Fri 6 Jun
- FREE
The Childhood Day Mile
Move a mile on Childhood Day - the NSPCC's national day of action to help keep children safe. How you move is up to you! Get the family involved, grab a friend, or get your workplace together.
- 1 mile walking
- Fri 6 Jun
- £12
Sparkle Walk
Decked out in glitter face paint and accessories, you'll conquer the 10km or 15km route to support seriously ill children.
- 10 km walking
- Sun 8 Jun
- £25
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
- Sat 21 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 21 Jun
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 10 Mile
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
- 10 miles walking
- Sat 23 Aug
- £49
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
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 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 27 Sep
- £10
GLOW Night Walk | Birmingham
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through Birmingham with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
- 20 km walking
- Sat 4 Oct
- £10
GLOW Night walk | Edinburgh
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through Edinburgh with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
- 20 km walking
- Sat 11 Oct
- £10
GLOW Night Walk | London
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
- 20 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
- Sun 8 Jun
- £10-£15
Clarendon Way Walk
Join the Clarendon Way Walk, a beautiful countryside walk between Winchester and Salisbury. Sign up today and support two local hospices for children and young adults.
- Charity walk 3
- Sun 21 Sep
- £20-£30
‘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
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