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We have two aims:
to promote the interests of local walkers in Wellington;
to promote Wellington to walkers elsewhere.
Wellington Walking Festival 2025
​8th to 14th September
2024 Festival Feedback
We have analysed your feedback and taken note of the suggestions for improvement..
​Here are some typical comments:
"Wonderful event - thank you to all involved for their hard work. I wish I had done more of them."
"very interesting discovered some footpaths didn't know that were there"
"Probably my best Wellington walk ever, perfect weather, great team and walkers. Nice easy walking through Apley reserve and on to Wappenshall wharf learning about the renovation of the canal buildings (and a great cup of tea) and Eyton Hall- followed by picnic on the lawn of a stately home. Hard to beat. Can I do it again next year?"
"Interesting route and very knowledgeable leader made this another great walk. The red church stop was a bonus. Very well organised, lots of information, good stopping points enabled absorption and reflection on information given"
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Our 2025 festival features 33 walks ranging from gentle strolls to a strenuous 13.5 mile walk, with something to suit everyone. There is a showing of The Salt Path film too.
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​The full programme can be downloaded here. It is available in printed form in various outlets in the town, including the library, Morrisons and the Orbit The events are open for booking on our
events page. Bookings are coming in steadily, two walks are fully booked.
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​​​​​​​Last year we responded to requests for a facility to give donations by BACS. Please click here for details
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Our 2024 festival featured 31 events ranging from gentle strolls to a strenuous 13.5 mile walk, with something to suit everyone. We estimate that, across the 30 walking events, 258 participants accrued 435 attendances on walks, covering a total of 2372 miles. (Land's End to John O'Groats by road is reckoned to be 874 miles.)
Thanks to our leaders, back markers and participants for making it such a success.
There's a selection of photos in our Festival 2024 gallery, and many more on our Facebook page, and our Facebook group.​​​​​​​