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We've added most of the walks and events  to the 2026 festival calendar which takes place from 24 April to 4 May 2026. There may be so

As we write there are around 70+ walks and events with a few more to come. Some of the walks require booking, the details are in each listing.  Many will be live for booking from 20 March. Please only book if you intend to be there, and if you've booked and can't make it please cancel the booking and let the organiser know.

Many businesses came  to the business launch on 26 February, if you'd like to get involved or offer a discount to festival participants then please email our local tourism officers.

UPDATED 13 - 3 - 2026

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.

We're nearly there.  Perhaps a few more events to add but not many.  There have been some changes.  The Leek half marathon iwalk s now on 4 May, it's start venue has changed  to the Market Place, Leek.  The Cheadle half marathon walk on  27 April is now starting at Tape Street car park. 

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, 👉 click here.
 

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 3600 attendees 
• Hosted 230 walks and events  
• Collaborated with 70+ organisations 
• And had 50,000+ website visitors during the 2025 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.