Hello!

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Thank You for Joining Us!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival 2025, whether you joined a gentle family stroll, tackled a challenging hike, or tried something a little different like sketching or writing on the move, we’re so glad you came along.

We’re especially grateful to all the walk leaders, event hosts, and volunteers who generously gave their time and energy, and to the organisations and partners who helped support the festival.  We couldn’t have done it without you.

Keep an eye out for one or two spin-off events coming later this year. And if you're already thinking ahead, lightly pencil in 24 April to 4 May 2026 for the next festival. We’d love to be back and to welcome you back, too!

Until then, keep walking, keep exploring, and thank you again for being part of it.  And if you think you may be able to help in some shape or form, please contact us.

If you're reading this before 19 May 2025 and took part in the 2025 festival, don't forget to complete the survey that our Local Tourist Team have pulled together, click here, prize draw 20 May 2025.

UPDATED 9 - 5 - 2025

Whether you're here for the first time or a returning walker, we're delighted to welcome you to our celebration of the beautiful landscapes, rich history, and vibrant communities of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Depending on your device, you’ll either see a list of festival dates at the top of the page or a hamburger menu (three stacked lines). Tap that to access the daily schedule of walks and events.

With 90+ events in 2025, almost all walks and events are now listed — just one more to come! Many are booking up quickly, so take a look and secure your spot soon.

For wider information on places to visit, where to stay, and things to do in the Staffordshire Moorlands, check out the new tourism website:
👉 discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

Enjoy a fantastic variety of guided walks through the breath-taking landscapes of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Events are free or low-cost and cater to all abilities and interests.

Whether you're after:

• Stunning scenery 
• Rich wildlife 
• Local history 
• Family and children focussed walks
• A physical challenge
  ...there’s something for everyone at this year’s festival.
   

• Dive into local history with our guided historical walks and talks 
• Discover spring’s finest blooms on our plant and flower walks
   

The main towns in the area — Leek, Cheadle, and Biddulph — along with our welcoming villages, offer a range of:

• Hotels & B&Bs 
• Holiday cottages 
• Campsites & glamping
   

The Moorlands are also known for lively markets, cosy country pubs, and fantastic food — so there’s plenty to enjoy between walks! 

For full accommodation and visitor info, visit:
👉 discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk

We’re always looking for friendly folks to help make the festival happen — it’s not just about leading walks!
Could you help us by:

• Putting on a walk or event in 2026 
• Encouraging local groups to take part 
• Supporting the website or event admin 
• Boosting our social media (Facebook & Instagram) 
• Helping with ticketing or logistics 
• Offering sponsorship or donations
   

📩 Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival was launched in 2022, sparked by a lockdown idea that turned into a community success.

Since then:

• We’ve welcomed over 2100 attendees 
• Hosted 140 walks and events  
• Collaborated with 60+ organisations 
• And had 75,000+ website visitors during the 2024 festival alone!
   

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC), VisitStaffs and OUTSIDE Arts.

Whether you’re local or visiting from further afield, we can’t wait to share our favourite paths, views, and stories with you. Our walk leaders are passionate about the Staffordshire Moorlands and we’re sure you’ll fall in love with it too.