More than just a walk...

Haltwhistle Walking Festival

Preparation for 2026 festival is underway.
Festival dates Saturday 25th April - Monday 4th May 2026.
Full details will be available by December 2025.
Bookings open 1st March 2026

2026 Festival

25th April - 4th May

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  • Walltown crags 1600
  • Haltwhistle town centre 800
  • Cuddys crags
  • Walk 2
  • Lambley Viaduct from below.

  • 5-20 miles

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

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

  • 5-20 miles

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

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

Celebrate the Pennine Way’s 60th Anniversary at Haltwhistle Walking Festival

Hike high moorland and forests with the spirit of the Border Reivers and a frontier of Roman Empire for company. Myths and legends abound among wild country and lonely loughs. Quite simply, the Pennine Way is Britain’s oldest and most iconic National Trail – a 268-mile trek along the spine of England.

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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...

  • “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
    From Newcastle upon Tyne

  • “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
    From West Wales

  • “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 250 mile drive to get there.”

    Sue
    From Gloucestershire

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

    R
    From Morpeth

  • “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
    From Leicester

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

    J
    From Lancashire