Walking & Outdoor Sports Festivals

Guided hikes, railway walks, coastal trails, water sports & outdoor adventures across Yorkshire

Walking & Outdoor Festivals in Yorkshire 2026 / 2027

Yorkshire is blessed with two National Parks, vast moorlands, dramatic coastlines, and rolling wolds. Lace up your boots or grab your gear for structured walking festivals, trail events, and outdoor sports gatherings across the region.

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  • Ride to Stride Ribblehead Viaduct
    Railway Walks & Music

    Ride to Stride Walking and Music Festival

    Settle-Carlisle Line, North Yorkshire

    29th April to 5th May 2026

    A week-long festival of walks, talks, and pub music sessions accessed via the Settle-Carlisle railway line.

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  • Boroughbridge Walking Festival
    Guided Walks

    Boroughbridge Walking Festival

    Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

    2026 / 2027 Dates TBC

    A range of guided walks suitable for all abilities exploring riverbanks and countryside around Boroughbridge.

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  • Bingley Walking Festival
    Community Hikes

    Bingley Walking Festival

    Bingley, West Yorkshire

    2026 / 2027 Dates TBC

    Guided walks led by experienced leaders taking in canal locks, moorland edges, and historic woods.

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  • North York Moors WalkFest
    Moorland & Coast

    North York Moors WalkFest

    North York Moors

    2026 / 2027 Dates TBC

    Themed guided walks along the Cleveland Way, coastal cliffs, and sweeping purple heather moorlands.

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  • Wolds Ranger Way Walking Festival
    Wolds Trails

    Wolds Ranger Way Walking Festival

    Yorkshire Wolds, East Yorkshire

    16th to 24th June 2026

    Short rambles, multi-mile hikes, history talks, and heritage walks centered around Driffield and the Wolds.

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  • Otley Walking Festival
    Town & Wharfe Walks

    Otley Walking Festival

    Otley, West Yorkshire

    2026 / 2027 Dates TBC

    Over 45 walks and outdoor events spanning nine days, catering to all abilities across the Wharfe Valley.

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  • Walking East Yorkshire Festival
    Outdoor Activities

    Walking East Yorkshire Festival

    East Yorkshire

    6th to 14th September 2026

    Action-packed programme of guided walking, coastal treks, cycling, and nature experiences.

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  • Books and Boots Walking Festival
    Books & Boot Hikes

    Books and Boots Walking Festival

    Richmond, North Yorkshire

    19th to 28th September 2026

    Daytime guided hikes in Swaledale paired with evening literary talks and author discussions in Richmond.

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