North Kesteven Walking Festival 2024
15th -30th June 2024
2023 was a great year for North Kesteven's walkers with over 1400 people attending over 60 themed guided walks during a wonderful two weeks in June.
Accessibility Please note: the vast majority of our walks are countryside based, on soft and uneven ground with field boundary furniture (such as kissing gates and stiles).
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Feel free to visit our Stepping Out walks page to view and download various walking routes throughout the North Kesteven District, by clicking the logo below.
About
The North Kesteven Walking Festival is a celebration of the countless walking opportunities available within the district. Hundreds of walkers tied their laces and joined in last year for over 200 miles of walking. From short saunters to long hikes, all ages, abilities and fitness levels enjoyed the social walking experience only a festival can provide. The festival demonstrates NKDC’s commitment to physical activity and is part of the Countryside NK partnership with Hill Holt Wood (a charity and social enterprise) who maintain over 130 miles of Stepping Out walks in the area and have been running the festival since 2018.
This year you can join us on walks which will be scattered across North Kesteven’s 356 square miles of picturesque villages, medieval churches and thriving landscapes.
The festival thrives on the enthusiasm and knowledge of volunteer walk leaders who make the walking festival possible – so thank you!
Important information
Everyone taking part in the Walking Festival does so at their own risk and it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure they are fit and well to participate. It is also recommended that appropriate clothing, footwear and weather protection is worn / applied. If you are feeling unwell or have tested positive for Covid please do not come on the walk. If you bring a dog (except on specified walks) they must be kept on a short lead and under firm control at all times. The walk leader has the right to refuse participation if they feel a walker is not being respectful and or behaving inappropriately.
To keep up to date with the latest news on the Walking Festival, details on how to book through Eventbrite and for any changes to the walk schedule follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also visit www.hillholtwood.co.uk or email gavin.warhurst@hillholtwood.co.uk Or scan the QR code for more information.