Walking Festivals

With new and existing walking festivals running throughout the year, you’ll find a host of guided walks and events to choose from across Lancashire ......

Burnley Walking Festival

May 2010 - Dates to be confirmed

Not many people are aware that two thirds of Burnley is countryside so what better way to discover the beauty of the South Pennines by joining this bank holiday walking festival.

Garstang Walking Festival

May 2010 - Dates to be confirmed

Join countryside rangers to explore the countryside around the market town of Garstang, including the Lancaster Canal, Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Morecambe Bay.

Pendle Walking Festival

4-12 September 2010

One of the biggest FREE walking festivals in the country, The Pendle Walking Festival offers over 70 walks through its legendary landscape.

Festival Bowland

Events Throughout 2010

Festival Bowland, which is a year-round calendar of events that celebrates the birds, wildlife, landscape and culture of the area. The programme includes a variety of walks to suit all abilities.

Download Festival Bowland Programme

Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food & Culture

19 August - 19 September 2010

From gourmet short breaks, culinary canal cruises and pony trekking picnics to steam train lunches, champagne balloon flights, ale trails and brewery tours. Food and culture themed walks for all.

Rural Rossendale Walking Festival

October 2010 - - Dates to be confirmed

Held during the first weekend in October this walking festival offers a variety of walks in and around the South Pennine countryside themed around local food and producers.