About Us

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Depending upon how you are viewing this website you may see a list of dates at the top of the page, or you may see the "hamburger" menu (three lines) - which will take you to a menu with each day of the festival. 

We've started to add walks to the website.  They'll be a choice of walks each day. Keep checking for updates. 

Dates for you diaries - the 2025 festival will take place from Friday 25 April to Monday 5 May 2025.

Check out the new Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism website:

 http://www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk/ for wider information about the area.

The 2024 festival was a great success over 900 attendees, 50 walks/events and 30 plus organisation involved, and 70,000+ visitors to the website. We grateful to SMDC and Enjoy Staffs for their support.

We always welcome people on board to help organise the festival, not just leading the walks. Get in touch if you might be able to:

-put on a walk or event

- encourage groups to put on walks / events in the festival

- help with the website

- improve our social media (FB, IG) content

- help with ticketing of walks/events

- sponsorship / donations

etc..

A bit of Background

The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival restarted in 2022, one of those mad ideas that came out of lockdown conversations! Each of the festivals have been a great success; showcasing what a great place the Staffordshire Moorlands is to walk and to visit.

What to Expect

Discover a fantastic variety of guided walks across the breath-taking landscapes of the Staffordshire Moorlands, with most walks free or low-cost and tailored to all abilities and interests.

Whether you're looking for stunning scenery, rich wildlife, or a rewarding challenge, there's a walk for everyone at this year’s festival! 

Special Interests

Fuel your local knowledge with our historical walks and talks.

Embrace the spring flowers and plants with our knowledgeable specialist walk leaders.

Where to Stay

The main towns of the Staffordshire Moorlands are Leek, Cheadle and Biddulph, along with our great villages there are plenty of  great hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday cottages, campsites and glamping.  

The Staffordshire Moorlands are a perfect stay for local markets, delicious restaurants and traditional country pubs.

Check out the new Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism website:

 http://www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk/ for more information.

We warmly welcome you whether you are local or a visitor to the area. Our guides and walk leaders are proud of the Staffordshire Moorlands and passionate about sharing them with you.

  *Please note there may be a fee or small cost for a few events but that will be clear when booking.