Event
18th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
Derbyshire Dales Walking Festival
This year's Derbyshire Dales Walking Festival - FREE walks -Organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council,
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18th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
A variety of walks are planned over the next two weeks, including two family focused events during half-term week: a family nature walk around Ashbourne Park on Wednesday 27th May and a treasure trail in Bakewell Park the following day, Thursday 28th. Walkers can choose from a strenuous 10.5 mile hike from Eyam taking in ascents of 1,700ft, an evening bat walk starting in Matlock Bath, Nordic Walking in Darley Dale's Whitworth Park, and a 5am dawn chorus walk in Bradley Woods near Ashbourne. Other Festival starting points include Monyash's Magpie Mine, Matlock's Hurst Farm, Ashbourne, Rowsley, Middleton Top and the Lumsdale Valley.
For the full Festival list and to book into any of the walks, complete the registration form online at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walking-festival. Places are limited for most walks.
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