We’re so excited to announce that Outdoor Adventure Girls is officially partnering with YHA for this year’s Festival of Walking – a month-long celebration of walking, community, and the great outdoors!
From 12 September to 12 October 2026, YHA will be hosting their fifth annual Festival of Walking – and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. With guided group walks starting from YHA hostels across England and Wales, plus a whole library of mapped self-guided routes, there’s something for every kind of walker.
We’ll be joining forces with YHA to lead a series of exclusive Outdoor Adventure Girls hikes, bringing together like-minded women who love to explore, connect, and discover the beauty of the UK’s trails. Expect stunning scenery, uplifting conversations, and the kind of feel-good days out that remind you just how powerful walking in nature can be.
Whether you’re looking to join a social group hike or set off solo with a route in hand, this is the perfect time to lace up your boots and get outside.
HIKE DETAILS
Malham Cove
Date: Saturday 12 Sept 2026
Start/end location: YHA Malham
Length/distance: 5 miles/8km
Start: 10am, end: 2pm
Burley and Brockenhurst
Date: Saturday 12 Sept 2026
Start/end location: YHA New Forest
Length/distance: 5 miles/8km
Start: 10am, end: 1pm
Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Dale
Date: Sunday 27 Sept 2026
Start/end location: YHA Hartington Hall
Length/distance: 6 miles/9 km
Start: 9am, end: 12pm
Lee Valley Country Park and Waltham Abbey
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Start/end location: YHA Lee Valley
Length/distance: 6 miles/9.5km
Start: 10am, end: 1pm
Manifold Valley and Blore
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Start/end location: YHA Ilam Hall
Length/distance: 6 miles/10km
Start: 10am, end: 1pm
And in the meantime, check out YHA’s Festival of Walking page to sign up for updates, watch the highlights from last year, or download a self-guided route to try now. Let’s walk, connect, and explore together this autumn.
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing
- Trail running shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking
- Water bottle and snacks
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Be quick – we’re limited to just 20 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
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