Walking East Yorkshire Festival

Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 September 2026

Walk, cycle, ride, explore and discover. Celebrate the great outdoors with nine days of guided walks, outdoor activities and unforgettable experiences across East Yorkshire. Step outside and discover East Yorkshire at its very best during the Walking East Yorkshire Festival. This much-loved annual event brings together an exciting programme of guided walks and outdoor activities. Whether you’re a keen walker, casual explorer, cyclist, horse rider or nature enthusiast, the festival showcases a wide array of appealing activities.

Planning your perfect Walking Festival experience

From gentle town centre strolls to more challenging countryside hikes, the festival offers a wide variety of experiences.

You can enjoy:

  • Guided walks through towns, villages and countryside
  • Long-distance routes and Nordic walking sessions
  • Wildlife and nature experiences
  • Outdoor fitness activities
  • Vineyard and brewery tours
  • Boat trips and coastal adventures
  • Ghost walks and evening explorations

Whether you join for a single event or make a full week of it, every day offers something new to discover.

A selection of events will be available to join on the day, but most festival activities require advance booking, so be sure to plan ahead.

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What's on

Browse all upcoming walks, events and festival highlights in one place.

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About us

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Explore more of East Yorkshire

From the dramatic chalk cliffs of the coastline to the rolling hills and hidden dry valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds, there’s inspiration around every corner, including scenery famously captured in David Hockney’s ‘The Arrival of Spring’.

With two national trails and an extensive network of local routes, East Yorkshire is the perfect place to connect with nature, history and the outdoors. Explore more and follow trails through East Yorkshire’s most distinctive landscapes.

Make the most of your visit

Plan ahead and make the most of your festival experience with a stay in East Yorkshire. Choose from cosy cottages, welcoming B&Bs, unique shepherd’s huts and more. When you’re not out exploring, take time to enjoy local attractions, from stately homes and gardens to independent shops and traditional tearooms in charming market towns.

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