Chilterns Walking Festival

Chilterns Walking Festival Update

Page last updated: 04/02/2026

We would normally be sharing plans for the May Walking Festival at this time of year. However, due to staff changes and resource constraints, we’ve made the difficult decision not to run the festival this year.

We’re currently speaking with partner organisations and exploring future opportunities, with the hope of returning in 2027.

In the meantime, follow Chilterns Walking Festival on Facebook for updates, and visit our Events page to see a range of organised walks coming up in and around the Chilterns.

Thank you for your continued support, and watch this space.

To get in touch email walkingfestival@chilterns.org.uk.

Upcoming Events

Chilterns Walking Festival 2023 Mayfly walk

A guided walk along the River Chess with Paul Jennings. This is an example of the type of walk available during the walking festival.

📸 Kitty Logan

A group of walkers pose for a photo at the top of a hill.

Dadima’s Community Walks

Dadima’s is a friendly, intergenerational walking community that organises free monthly countryside walks in the Chilterns, often with inspiring guest speakers, ambassadors, and community members giving insights on interesting aspects of nature. The group aims to encourage people of all cultural backgrounds and ages to feel welcome in the countryside.

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Bookable experiences

We have carefully chosen our most immersive and memorable Chilterns Countryside Experiences to share with you here. Choose from Active Countryside, Chilterns Food & Drink, Countryside Learning and Chilterns Sightseeing. All are bookable online.

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Featured walks

A selection of some of the best walks in the Chilterns, from short easy strolls to all day walks, and all through beautiful scenery. The best way to shake off the cobwebs, enjoy tranquil surroundings and burn a few calories!

Featured walks

Upcoming events

Find out what's on in the Chilterns - walking or biking, food & drinks, serious trekking or a picnic on the flat - the possibilities are endless.

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