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MK Walking Festival

Celebrate National Walking Month with MK Walking Festival 2025.

MK Walking Festival

Wed 07 May 2025
Various dates and times
Get ready for the 2025 MK Walking Festival - our biggest and best yet!

This year, we’re bringing you exciting new events alongside our familiar favourites. From literary walks and inclusive strolls to discovering new places and ambling in an orchard, there are plenty of activities to enjoy across Milton Keynes.

Some highlights include introductions to new activities such as nordic walking, birdwatching and orienteering. Choose to explore Milton Keynes on foot and water with Electra's new routes in the south of the city or enjoy an immersive story telling stroll at Canterbury Tales.

A huge thank you to all of this year's festival partners who have helped us created a varied and exciting programme.

Check out this year's programme below. Please check the individual events pages for more details including prices and booking requirements.

Day 1 & 2
Ash tree in Campbell Park

Walking Festival: Why We Travel, with MK Lit Fest

07/05/2025

Join Ash Bhardwaj for a captivating talk at Waterstones Midsummer Place.
Pathway along Milton Keynes lake with blue sky and clouds

Inclusive Stroll: Ashland Lake

08/05/2025

Join the Inclusive Strolls for a guided introductory walk through Milton Keynes’ green spaces.

Walking Festival: Wellbeing Wander

08/05/2025

Take part in outdoor activities designed to help you relax and get closer to nature.
Two people running along Willen Lake path

Walking Festival: Open Social 5km Run with MK Lakeside Runners

08/05/2025

Come along to a social 5km run starting at the Milton Keynes Rose.
Women's walking event in Milton Keynes park

Walking Festival: Women's Walking Network

08/05/2025

Explore Shenley Wood with Milton Keynes' women's walking group.

Walking Festival: Linford Wood & Homeworld

08/05/2025

Join us for a leisurely walk in two contrasting parts.

Walking Festival: Walk to Willen Lake with Camphill Communities

08/05/2025

Take a guided walk to Willen Lake with residents and staff from Camphill MK.

Walking Festival: Map Run at Campbell Park

08/05/2025

Discover the Map Run app and learn the basics of orienteering.
Image, indicating Electra, Red Lion boat at the Fenny Lock. Blue and green boat with yellow Electra Logo

Walking Festival: Walk and Glide Cruise from Fenny with Electra

08/05/2025

Enjoy a guided walk and a glide on Milton Keynes' electric community boat.
Day 3
Group of people walking through Great Linford Manor Park towards Manor house

Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk

11/04/2025

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park on a guided walk to discover the historic features of this unique site.

Walking Festival: Walk to Willen Lake with Camphill Communities

08/05/2025

Take a guided walk to Willen Lake with residents and staff from Camphill MK.

Walking Festival: Toddle Tots

09/05/2025

A guided sensory stroll through the woods for children aged 0-5 and their parents or carers.

Walking Festival: Bat Walk

09/05/2025

Learn about native bats and how to hear and see them as part of the Walking Festival 2025.
Two Swans on the lake, green trees on the background

Walking Festival: 60 Years Since The Pits with MK City Council

09/05/2025

Learn about the history of Emberton Country Park with the Park Manager.
Leisure route path through woodland in Milton Keynes

Walking Festival: The Pilgrim Trail with Nicky Kenny

09/05/2025

Explore the middle section of Milton Keynes' Pilgrim Trail on this guided walk.

Walking Festival: Discover the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

09/05/2025

Discover the history of this unique nature reserve and the surrounding area.

Walking Festival: Canterbury Tales

09/05/2025

Enjoy a storytelling stroll at the Tree Cathedral.
Avenue of trees with footpath.

Walking Festival: Walk and Glide Cruise from Waterhall with Electra

09/05/2025

Enjoy a guided walk and a glide on Milton Keynes' electric community boat.
Image or Canal locks, sunny day, café on the side of the canal with people sitting outside

Walking Festival: Walk and Glide Cruise from Soulbury with Electra

09/05/2025

Enjoy a guided walk and a glide on Milton Keynes' electric community boat.
Day 4
People walking through woods picking up litter

Walking Festival: Litter Pick Post parkrun

10/05/2025

Join us for a post-parkrun litter pick around the beautiful Linford Wood as we help give it a little spring clean.

Walking Festival: A May Meander - Oakridge, Castlethorpe & Cosgrove

10/05/2025

Discover the north of Milton Keynes on foot.
Six people walking at the park on a sunny day

Walking Festival: Nature Walk at New Bradwell with Q:alliance

10/05/2025

The perfect opportunity to take in the natural beauty of MK whilst connecting with local LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
Family walking through the orchard

Walking Festival: Afternoon Apple Amble with Mid Shires Orchard Group

10/05/2025

Afternoon Apple Amble is a good way to spot and learn about some historic and community-accessible fruit trees
1 Duck with 8 ducklings floating on water

Walking Festival: Park walk and boat ride from Waterhall with Electra

10/05/2025

Enjoy a guided walk and a glide on Milton Keynes' electric community boat.

Walking Festival: Woof Walk

10/05/2025

Let your dog explore and socialise around the Teardrop Lakes.

Walking Festival: Map Run at Howe Park Wood

10/05/2025

Discover the Map Run app and learn the basics of orienteering with the SMOC.

Walking Festival: Birdwatching for Beginners

10/05/2025

Get closer to nature at this introduction to birdwatching at Willen Lake.
Day 5
1 Duck with 8 ducklings floating on water

Walking Festival: Park walk and boat ride from Waterhall with Electra

10/05/2025

Enjoy a guided walk and a glide on Milton Keynes' electric community boat.

Walking Festival: Introduction to Nordic Walking

11/05/2025

Discover the benefits of being active outdoors with this introduction to Nordic Walking.
Two people running together at Willen Lake North with Peace Pagoda in the background

Walking Festival: Parks & Run

11/05/2025

Come along to a fun run event at Milton Keynes' most popular park, as part of the Walking Festival.

Walking Festival: A Photography Walk with Nicky Kenny

11/05/2025

Join Nicky Kenny with your camera phones (or any camera) for a photography walk in the park.
Drone view across Milton Keynes city centre

Walking Festival: A Literary Green City Walk with MK Lit Fest

11/05/2025

Join us for a literary walk in Milton Keynes' city centre.