Walking Festivals in the Peak District and Derbyshire

Walking through some of the England’s most outstanding scenery is one of the joys of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire. To help you get the most from your stay, join in one of our annual walking festivals – with four separate festivals to choose and with a wide variety of themes, there's something to suit all ages and abilities.


 
Autumn Footprints – the Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival
(13th-28th September)
 
Autumn Footprints takes place annually in September. Lasting 16 days, with a wide variety of walks from between one and fifteen miles, choose from different themes including natural history, local heritage, rivers and canals or towns and villages. You can even learn the finer points of map reading to help you on your way! 
 
 
 
 

(25th April-4th May 2009)

The Peak District Walking Festival is one of the largest and most varied festivals in the country, with more than 100 walks led by expert and knowledgeable guides, from National Park Rangers and archaeologists to ecologists and ghost hunting experts!
 
All ages and abilities are catered for and you can now also try new challenges with an introduction to rock climbing or caving, or take part in one of the guided cycle rides.