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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. Click on each to see details of the walks on offer on each day.
Welcome to Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival.
Join us for 11 days of fabulous walks, from Friday 26 April to Monday 6 May 2024. If they're not there already get the dates in your diary.
Discover great walks in the marvellous Staffordshire Moorlands and Staffordshire Peak District. Make memories with family and friends, and perhaps make some new walking friends! We can't wait to see you here!
We have 40 plus walks and fringe events on the calendar to date (9 April 2024) there may be one or two to add soon.
As well as the walks there will also be some "fringe" events, maybe a move, perhaps a talk or two relating to the great outdoors, or even some of the great events at the Leek Arts Festival
Come and join us in the Staffordshire Peak District and beyond!
A bit of Background
The Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival restarted in 2022, one of those mad ideas that came out of lockdown conversations! Both 2022 and 2023's festivals were great successes, each seeing 600 locals and visitors enjoying 40 plus walks put on by a variety of local organisations and businesses; showcasing what a great place the Staffordshire Moorlands is to walk and to visit.
What to Expect
A variety of beautiful local walks, most free*, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands. Ascend the stunning renowned Roaches with awesome views as far as Wales, enjoy the wildlife roaming our heather filled moorlands, take in the beauty and tranquillity of our local nature reserves, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk at Tittesworth Reservoir or take part in our Staffordshire 3 Peaks challenge.
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.
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.
We're putting walks onto the website as we get the information from our fabulous partners. There will be a choice of walks every day.
*Please note there may be a fee or cost for a few events but that will be clear when booking.