Hello!

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 HELLO!

The festival is here.  70 plus walks and  events. Lots are full or on waitlists.  We'd always urge you to join the latter.

As a quick update there's a survey to complete with some 

UPDATED 15 - 4 - 2026

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Don't miss a single step of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival 2026! With over 70 guided walks and events across the Moorlands, staying updated is key

Join our WhatsApp group to receive:

Real-time updates on walk availability and last-minute changes.
Direct links to book your spot on popular walks.
Reminders for your favourite events. 

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.

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.