Preston
Walking Events Calendar near Preston 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Preston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Options for walkers include a family 1 km walk inside Williamson Park or the longer 10 km and Half Marathon routes leaving the park. Start and finish are by the Ashton Memorial and routes offer elevated views across Morecambe Bay; medals to fin..
Walkers can complete one or more 5.3 km laps of a flat riverside towpath course at Hardy Farm, Manchester, with a minimum distance of 3.28 miles and rolling starts available. A vegetarian aid station with vegan and gluten free options, toilet..
September 2026
The event offers walkers a 10 km fully marked route at Beacon Country Park on park paths and trails, with marshals, a well stocked aid station, finish refreshments and SheUltra ambassadors on course.
At Hardy Farm walkers can complete one lap of the 5.3 km out and back riverside towpath or multiple laps in a 7 hour limit, with vegetarian aid station and toilets.
Over 24 hours walkers can do laps of a 5.75 km loop at Leighton Hall estate on grass, trails and gravel, with water stations and a night headtorch requirement.
October 2026
Walkers may do laps of a 5.3 km out and back riverside towpath, with a minimum of 3.28 miles and a 7 hour time limit. Event base is Hardy Farm with flat terrain, a vegetarian aid station, toilets and nearby parking.
Walkers can enter the Marathon or Half Marathon from Gargrave Village Hall on a looped multi terrain route to Broughton Stone Circle with 3 refreshment stations per loop.
November 2026
Walkers can enjoy scenic mostly flat trails at Mere Sands Wood on a 1 mile route through natural woodland and tracks, with café, toilets and parking; optional 2.5 km social route.
Walkers can do one or more laps of the 5.3 km out and back course (minimum 3.28 miles) along the River Mersey at Hardy Farm, Chorlton Water Park with a 7 hour time limit. The flat riverside towpath has a vegetarian aid station with many v..
Women can walk the certified flat 5K at Three Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan; pre registration is mandatory and entry fee is £30.
At Hardy Farm M21 8FE walkers use a riverside towpath 5.3km out and back course (min 3.28 miles) with 5km to 10k options, a vegetarian aid station and toilets.
December 2026
Walkers follow a 21 mile circular moorland route from Mytholmroyd across Hebden Bridge moors; must carry a Santa Hat and present max £5; hot meal and showers after.
Walkers use a 5.3km out and back riverside towpath from Hardy Farm M21 8FE, minimum 3.28 miles, multiple laps allowed within a 7 hour limit, with a vegetarian aid station.
February 2027
Waymarked trail across Pendle moorland, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Routes of 45 miles or 30 miles with checkpoints supplying water, biscuits and first aid; walkers should be self sufficient with clothing and food.
Walkers can choose the 5 km or 10 km routes through Heaton Park, a city park course with on course music guides and post race refreshments alongside the running races.
March 2027
Walkers may choose 18 mile or 26 mile routes from Greenmount Old School BL8 4DS via Affetside Cross and Pilgrim Cross on Holcombe Moor; parking varies.
April 2027
Walkers use the riverside towpath at Chorlton Water Park, with distances from 5 km to 10 km and longer options up to half marathon. One lap is the minimum; a vegetarian aid station with vegan and gluten free items, toilets and parking at Hard..