2026 Walks and Events - Bristol Walk Fest

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This tour takes you off the beaten track to reveal some of the city‘s best-kept secrets, from lesser-known…

The breathtaking new circular walk launches in the city for BWF 2026. Sign up for free in the…

Walk the new 33 mile Bristol Ring! A breathtaking new circular walk linking green corridors, leafy parks and…

The route is steep in places, but well worth the effort. If you love nature, you will be…

This tour traces how electricity shaped the city’s infrastructure, entertainment and education, finishing at the former EAW branch…

Celebrate Beltane and the turning of the year with this special walk through an ancient landscape to one…

Your tour begins outside the iconic Corn Exchange—an architectural gem that sits amongst the independent traders of St.…

Your guide will describe how chocolate has shaped the city whilst you pass hidden rivers, world class street…

Join us for a 2 hour, 2 mile trip around Bristol City Centre.

Walking slowly and guided by the creative prompts they suggest, we’ll see how these changing points of focus…

Travel back to the first night of the Bristol Blitz on this unique, subterranean walking tour.

Prior to our launch event, of course we will be hosting a walk!

A unique opportunity to join local historian and wildlife expert, Steve England, on a fascinating journey back in…

Join us to celebrate the launch of Bristol Walk Fest 2026.

This picturesque circular walk undulates through North Somerset fields and woods, with some stiles and the likelihood of…

What on earth are the ‘Granny Downs’? Explore this special tree trail with Robin Haward from Friends of…

From Clifton Down, we will meander down to the docks via back alleys. Iconic views of Bristol around…

A free and engaging outdoor trail through the grounds of former Glenside Hospital for visitors to follow and…

We welcome visitors of all ages, but please note this is a dog-free day to help protect the…

More walk than talk, you’ll follow the long path between the western boundary of the early cemetery and…

Travel back through the deep history of the green Frome Valley in East Bristol and connect the rocks…

This tour traces how electricity shaped the city’s infrastructure, entertainment and education, finishing at the former EAW branch…

Your tour begins outside the iconic Corn Exchange—an architectural gem that sits amongst the independent traders of St.…

Your guide will describe how chocolate has shaped the city whilst you pass hidden rivers, world class street…

Find out more about the bookshops themselves and spend an afternoon exploring with fellow book lovers, chatting about…

With James as your guide, you’ll explore Bristol’s best natural spaces, from famous historical sites to hidden green…

Find out more about the bookshops themselves and spend an afternoon exploring with fellow book lovers, chatting about…

Walking slowly and guided by the creative prompts they suggest, we’ll see how these changing points of focus…

You will discover the origins of the name Frenchay and hear the stories of the people who created…

Join our knowledgeable volunteer guides as they share stories about the history and maintenance of the famous Clifton…

Come and explore the “deep time” history of Bristol, connecting the city we love with the land beneath…

Travel back to the first night of the Bristol Blitz on this unique, subterranean walking tour.

Join Steve England on a morning journey of discovery, during sunrise.

On this walk, Ed will be helping everyone to listen to particular birds and perhaps learn one or…

This relaxed walk invites curiosity, offering ample opportunities to ask questions and deepen your appreciation of this ancient…

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Take a walk through the first night of the Bristol Blitz. An evening which saw 148 Nazi planes…

Discover Leigh Woods: 500 acres of enchanted ancient woodland with over 2,000 years of history and legend.

You can enjoy this experience electronically via our excellent leaflets or with a guided tour with the councils…

Learn how easy it is to find and use wild food and medicine growing around Bristol.

Join our knowledgeable volunteer guides as they share stories about the history and maintenance of the famous Clifton…

Explore the sites and learn about the causes and consequences of the citywide riots of 1831.

Explore Bristol in 1486 with Dame Edith Comfrey who knows it like the back of her hand.

No running, no kicking, just great fun passing and catching a rugby ball and scoring by crossing the…

Join us this May bank holiday for a relaxed and sociable walk around the beautiful Blaise Castle Circular.…

Join our knowledgeable volunteer guides as they share stories about the history and maintenance of the famous Clifton…

We will look at the various habitats and learn all about bats – how do bats see in…

Join Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation for a fun, social, and inclusive session of Walking Cricket: a slower-paced version of…

A short course taking you through all the practical steps and resources you will need to start organising…

Walking football for people over 50. Sessions take place at Horfield Leisure Centre on Tuesday and Thursday morning…

The sessions are led by a coach who will introduce you to the game and the adapted rules.…

The tour will be supplemented with a wealth of fascinating photographs, documents and maps.

Join us come rain or shine for a gentle stroll and friendly chat. Everyone’s welcome! Make friends, boost…

As part of Bristol Walk Fest, we’ll be stepping out for gentle exercise, fresh air, connection, and plenty…

Nothing we can’t handle, but worth wearing comfortable shoes and knowing what to expect! Come as you are:…

A Guided summer evening stroll from Snuff Mills along the Frome river and through Oldbury Court, led by…

Expect a gentle pace, fidget toys and no pressure to chat the whole time, come as you are…

Nordic walking uses specially designed poles which means you exercise your upper body as well as your lower…

Prepare to be both impressed and maybe a little bewildered as we explore the array of leafy lanes…

Another, attractive section, of Colliter’s Brook takes the route to the start of a fairly short climb up…

A free and engaging outdoor trail through the grounds of former Glenside Hospital for visitors to follow and…

Meeting at the snack concession in Oldbury Court estate, this walk takes us through Oldbury Court, through Snuff…

South Bristol Amblers’ Gentle Walking Group’s easy short accessible 40 minute walks on pathments around the Hartcliffe, Withywood…

This 2.5km (1.5 mile) circular route is perfectly suited to little legs, with plenty to spot along the…

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Join this 3-mile circular walk to explore some of the work of landscape architect Dame Sylvia Crowe. There…

Fancy joining Rosie’s Walk? Or going on a walk with Elmer? Join us on a fun stroll along…

The walk will start in Castle Park, take in part of Broadmead, Bridewell Street, Queen Square and end…

Travel back to the first night of the Bristol Blitz on this unique, subterranean walking tour.

Join us for another Walk in the Past as we stroll through the streets of the Old City,…

Join us for a deep dive into Bristol’s hidden history. From pirate haunts, to haunted hotspots and little…

A circular walk starting from the Clifton end of the Suspension Bridge.

Walking football for people over 50. Sessions take place at Horfield Leisure Centre on Tuesday and Thursday morning…

This walk explores Bristol’s dockside haunts of smugglers and slavers, pirates and privateers. The history of real-life buccaneers…

Your tour begins outside the iconic Corn Exchange—an architectural gem that sits amongst the independent traders of St.…

Join LJ as he leads this potter around the Broadmead area with time and space for reflection as…

Whether you’re an eco‑enthusiast or just curious about being a bit greener, everyone’s welcome to come along.

Travel back to the first night of the Bristol Blitz on this unique, subterranean walking tour.

“Fantastic! So much fun and some really gruesome stories!” – Livvy Haydock, BBC GANGSTER podcast

A unique opportunity to join local historian and wildlife expert, Steve England, on a fascinating journey back in…

Join us for a deep dive into Bristol’s hidden history. From pirate haunts, to haunted hotspots and little…

A varied and entertaining excursion which manages to incorporate a great deal into two short hours!

Your tour begins outside the iconic Corn Exchange—an architectural gem that sits amongst the independent traders of St.…

Your guide will describe how chocolate has shaped the city whilst you pass hidden rivers, world class street…

Travel back to the first night of the Bristol Blitz on this unique, subterranean walking tour.

An evening circuit taking in Brislington Brook, St Anne’s Wall, Nightingale Valley, Brislington’s Victory Park and Eastwood Farm…

Featured on “Most Haunted” and running since 2003, a fun and informative guided walking tour around Bristol’s Old…

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Hartcliffe, with a very steep incline to Mannings Wood, combined road and field walk through to the Iron…

The starting point is the bottom of the steps at the main entrance to St Mary Redcliffe Church…

Come and experience the many benefits of walking meditation with this free guided session!

The route crosses fields and footpaths and gives views of the valley and Chew Valley Lake. A small…

A free and engaging outdoor trail through the grounds of former Glenside Hospital for visitors to follow and…

Come find the medicine of movement through reconnecting with their body and the natural world around you.

Learn what makes a good headstone, where different stones come from, and the way the many types of…

Join us with your baby for a walk round the Downs, taking in the views over the Avon