This page lists major walking-related events in Great Britain (and a selection from around the world) over the coming months, such as walking festivals, major conferences, campaigning and launch events. Please contact us if you think your event should be listed here. We regret we can't list local walks and fundraising or challenge events run by other organisations.
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2008
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26 September - 5 October: Richmond Walking and Book festival. One of the country’s favourite Walking Festivals is back for its fourth year. Each day people can choose from a series of guided walks designed to suit all abilities and interests. For the experienced walker the walks range from 13 to 6 miles in Swaledale and Wensleydale including the Swaledale Chain a series of 6 circular walks that make their way down the dale from the source of the Swale. There are walks on land rarely walked, others that link with the Wensleydale Railway, or take you to Lovely Seat! For people who prefer a shorter walk there are a wide variety of walks in and around the town. A number look at Richmond’s interesting past – it’s Norman Castle, Georgian buildings, its links to horse racing, the Wynd’s and Lanes, a sound walk and some intriguing views and glimpses. There is a full programme of events when not walking including talks from writers, actors and poets, literary lunches, slide shows, films - contributors include Brian Patten, Blake Morrison, Mark Denton, Neil Hanson, Judith O’Reilly - and there’s music from Rory Motion, Djangology and many more. Enjoyed because of the friendliness of the organisers and the townsfolk – a number of walkers are returning for the fourth time – so why not get Richmond into your walking diary? See www.richmondwalking.com for more details. You even have the opportunity to test pilot new Altberg walking boots.
3 - 12 October:
Cowalfest. This was Scotland's largest walking festival in 2007. Further details of the 2008 festival will be available at a later date. Visit www.cowalfest.org or call 08707 200629.
6 - 10 October:
Boscastle Walking Week. Details www.visitboscastle.co.uk or call Boscastle Visitor Centre 01840 250010.
9 - 12 October:
Isle of Man Autumn Walking Festival. Details for this festival are yet to be confirmed. Check www.isleofmanwalking.com for regular updates.
20 - 23 November Kendall Mountain Festival. The Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the leading festivals of its kind in the world.
Grab the chance to rub shoulders with some of the greatest adventurers, climbers and outdoor sports stars around. Main speakers include: Reinhold Messner, Catherine Destivelle, David Breashears; Kenton Cool. www.mountainfilm.co.uk
26 December 2008 - 4 January 2009
Festival of Winter Walks. Ramblers' longest running festival of walks designed to take full advantage of the delights of winter walking and make regular exercise a New Year's resolution. All walks are free and open to everyone.
More details nearer the time.
2009
3-5 April:
Ramblers' Association General Council. Annual GB-wide delegate conference at Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire.
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