South West (England)
Walking Events Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in South West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 21 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in South West (England) below and join the walking community at these great events!
August 2026
Walkers can choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k routes in Exeter, with each lap 2.5k and repeat inflatable obstacles plus music zones on the course. The event is untimed so walkers go at their own pace and there is an on course water station, toilets..
Walkers can choose 1 mile or 2 mile routes at National Trust Trelissick Garden in Feock, following enclosed estate paths with views over the Fal Estuary. The safe enclosed course suits families with young children and runs alongside the fun r..
Coastal path from Weymouth Jubilee Clock to Swanage covering 32 miles with tough climbs and coastal scenery. Walkers start within a flexible window and will find checkpoints offering drinks and some snacks; a finish meal is provided.
September 2026
Walkers can choose a 2K ish off road route within the Grove Farm Estates cricket field or a 5K ish route starting and finishing at Grove Farm Estates that includes 3 laps around Grove Prison. Entry is on the night and there is no water statio..
Walkers can take part on the 21 km route starting at Winners 2000 Fitness Paignton. The route links all three clubs and includes a Torquay halfway support station with refreshments and facilities for walkers to refuel and regroup. Team entry is f..
A flat lakeside 10 km course around Poole Park, starting and finishing at Poole Park Pavilion and passing the park lakes. The event welcomes walkers alongside runners and has a minimum entry age of 15 with a published route map.
October 2026
Walkers can choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k routes in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with each 2.5k lap packed with giant inflatable obstacles. The non timed course has a midway water station, toilets, spectator areas, paid parking and a bag drop o..
February 2027
Walkers may choose a fully supported 50 km south to north traverse or a 30 km Princetown to Meldon route across remote moor. The route is almost all off road and often wet, with mountain leaders, GPX files and coach transport.
March 2027
Walkers can choose 30 miles or 20 miles, starting from Cerne Abbas Village Hall and following Dorset downland and river valleys past the Cerne Giant. The event has a rolling start, checkpoints offer drinks and light snacks and a light vegetar..
April 2027
Walkers start in Wembury and can choose 112 miles (180km), 75km, 100km or the Exmoor Marathon across Dartmoor and Exmoor. Checkpoints supply hot drinks and food; navigation is needed and support teams are allowed.
May 2027
Walkers may choose 3 miles, 6 miles or 8½ miles on the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, valleys and viaducts. They may start early on the full route or take a shorter walk to Ham Woods, finishing in Shepton Mallet market place.
Walkers can choose 3k or 5k routes starting and finishing on the seafront beach next to Revo Kitchen, on a fairly flat course over sand, the Promenade and the Grand Pier. Refreshments and toilets are available; the site is not wheelchair acce..
June 2027
Walkers can choose 30 miles or 15 miles long distance routes or a 3 miles family walk from Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning in remote Exmoor National Park. Routes follow wild moorland trails and run alongside the festival running races..
July 2027
Walkers can choose 10k (two laps of the 5k) or 5k routes. The course starts on the gravel in central Royal Victoria Park near the Botanical Gardens and follows road and paved paths with some grass areas and mild inclines, finishing on grass.