Central Bedfordshire
Walking Events Calendar near Central Bedfordshire 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Central Bedfordshire for 2026-2027! We've gathered 32 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
The event offers walkers 5km and 10k options and 5.3km (3.28 mile) laps around Grafham Water on mainly tarmac with short gravel and a flexible 1 hour start window.
10K two loop walk from The Chauncy School, mostly flat with a River Lea stretch and one stile, fully signed and marshalled with water at halfway and at start and finish.
September 2026
Walkers follow a mostly flat out and back lap around Grafham Water from Marlow Car Park of 5.3 km (3.28 miles) on tarmac and short gravel, with flexible rock up starts between 07:00 and 10:00.
Walkers can tackle the 81 miles loop from Manton Lane, Bedford across runnable countryside with few gentle hills, villages and 7 aid stations including a halfway drop bag.
Walkers follow a 5 km off road trail loop at Kings Walden Rd, Hitchin with countryside views; 7 hour format lets them do many laps with aid station and snacks.
Walk for Parkinson's is a fundraising walk through the woodland trails of Wendover Woods, starting from Wendover Woods car park in Aston Clinton, Aylesbury.
Walkers are welcome on well maintained paths around Northampton Washlands from Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, with options from 3km or a 7km lap and aid tables each lap.
October 2026
Walkers follow a 5K route at Leagrave Park on shared park paths; they receive a free event T shirt and a completion certificate and should give way to other park users.
Walkers can choose 5k or 10k on a traffic free 400m athletics track at Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware, with an aid station each lap plus onsite toilets and free parking.
Walkers may complete laps of 5.3 km (3.28 miles) out and back around Regatta Meadow and the River Great Ouse on footpaths and grass, with a 1 hour flexible start window and mandatory head torches.
Walkers can choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra laps at Northampton Active on public footpaths, with an aid table each lap, toilets and parking.
November 2026
Walkers choose 6 miles, 10 miles or 15 miles, are blindfolded, dropped and must walk back to Up & Running, Central Retail Park, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes with no maps or GPS; distances are as the crow flies.
Walkers can choose 3km or use 5k turn points on a 7km lap around Northampton Washlands at Northampton Active; route is on well maintained paths with aid tables and toilets.
Walks 12 Miles (walkers only), 18 Miles and 26 Miles from Barton le Clay Hall across fields, woods and roads with hill views; checkpoints offer drinks and snacks.
Walking follows a 5.3 km out and back around Grafham Water from Marlow Car Park on tarmac and short gravel, minimum 3.28 miles, with a flexible rock up start within a one hour window.
At Salcey Forest walkers follow a well maintained off road 3.5 mile loop with laps of 5k on crushed stone and forest floor that can be muddy; parking costs £3.50 and bus 33 stops inside.
December 2026
Walkers can choose 5km, 10k or lap the 5.3km (3.28 mile) flat footpath route at Regatta Meadow Riverside Park, with a flexible one hour start and aid station treats.