More than just a walk...

Haltwhistle Walking Festival

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Saturday 25th April - Monday 4th May

Preparation for 2026 festival is underway.

Bookings open 1st March 2026

2026 Walk Schedule
  • Walltown crags
  • Haltwhistle town centre
  • Cuddys crags
  • Walk
  • Lambley Viaduct from below.

  • Walks ranging from 5-20 miles

  • 3 day trek celebrating Northumberland National Park's 70th birthday

  • Explore Rocks, Mosses, Lichens, Veteran Trees and much more...

  • Walks ranging from 5-20 miles

  • 3 day trek celebrating Northumberland National Park's 70th birthday

  • Explore Rocks, Mosses, Lichens, Veteran Trees and much more...

Is A Walk Suitable For You?

Know Your
Walk Grades

Before you book, it’s important to familiarise yourself with our grading system, so you can work out if a walk is for you.

Walks are graded according to their length, steepness of ascent & descent and the terrain. However, these are guidelines only. Walks may be more difficult in both bad or very hot weather.

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3 walkers

Know Before You Book

Important Information

Please familiarise yourself with the information on this page before booking.

Important InfoPolicies & Procedures
Walking on open access land

Staying Safe And Comfotable

Walking Advice

This region ranges from picturesque river valleys to wild, windswept moors; from woodland to open pasture. Haltwhistle is considered to be the gateway to Northumberland National Park and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site.

We want you to fully enjoy your walks so here are a few tips to help you on your way.

Walking Advice
A compass, shelter and dry bag as part of an emergency kit.

About Us

About Haltwhistle & The Walking Festival

Haltwhistle is the Centre of Britain, equi-distant from the north coast of Scotland and the south coast of England, from the Solway to the west and the North Sea to the east. It is also the centre of some of the best walking countryside in the UK. A huge variety of national trails, open access land, forestry paths and other footpaths is on the doorstep.

About UsFestival Team
2024 leaders walk
A view of Featherstone Castle from across the fields.
A bunk room at the YHA at The Sill.
Bridge house bed and breakfast
Dacre house

Looking for somewhere to stay?

A list of local accommodation ready for festival walkers...

Inns & Eateries

Fresh air, great company and glorious scenery. What better way to put a spring in your step?

Haltwhistle is ideally placed to take in different aspects of the area - the fine scenery of the South Tyne Valley, the magnificent Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines AONB.

What walkers say about our festival...

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  • “We have been supporting the Haltwhistle Walking Festival for many years. It is a great community enterprise run by friendly and sociable people. Thanks to you, we have explored remote parts of Northumberland (such as the Wilds of Wanney!) in the company of like-minded walkers. Looking forward to fresh adventures in 2020 and beyond.”

    Ann & Bernard
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    2023 Festival

  • “It is well worth our 280 mile journey from West Wales to take part in the Haltwhistle walking festival. A stunning part of the country. Superb well organised walks. Mountains of local knowledge and fabulous company. Try to keep us away. Go once and you will keep going back.”

    Chris and Jeff
    West Wales
    2023 Festival

  • “I’ve been coming to the Haltwhistle Festival for quite a few years now and always look forward to it. From treading in the footsteps of Wainwright or the Border Reivers to wandering along the banks of the South Tyne or discovering England’s newest mountain, the walks are always well planned and imaginative. Together with the wonderful wild landscape and the exceptional friendliness of the group it makes for a most enjoyable holiday, well worth my”

    Sue
    Gloucestershire
    2023 Festival

  • “Great to learn about the area and experience warm Northumbrian hospitality in such fabulous scenery.”

    Morpeth
    2024 Festival

  • “Completely lovely day. I got to see the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site with an amazing bunch of people and lovely knowledgeable leaders. I hope to see you all next year.”

    T
    Leicester
    2024 Festival

  • “Excellent few days in Haltwhistle. I don’t know why I waste my time going to other walking festivals. There is only ONE!!”

    J
    Lancashire
    2024 Festival