Walking festivals in the UK
Walking festivals are multi-day celebrations which take place in the best walking destinations across the UK and beyond. The largest festivals will have lots of different events going on, including guided walks, talks, foraging and more. Select your location for festivals in your area or scroll down for featured events.
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Walking festivals in 2025
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races
- Sat 31 May
- FREE
Lake District Running Festival | Guided Walk
There's something for everyone at the Lake District Running Festival! Explore the local fells and valleys with an expert instructor on an enjoyable guided walk at your pace. All abilities welcome.
- 1 day hiking
- Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
- £59-£449
HIGHLANDER Lake District
Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
- Walking festival 4
Walking festivals near you
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