Otley Walking Festival 2025

Saturday 27 June to Sunday 6 July

It’s been wonderful to welcome people to Otley Walking Festival again, showcasing our lovely market town and the wonderful variety of Wharfedale countryside we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep.  

With 57 walks and events, there really has been something for everyone.  Favourites like the Six Dales Trail, Allotments Walk, Wayzgoose Weave, Five Pubs Walk.  New themed walks –– Chevin Meanderings, Children of the Mill, Poetry in the Wetlands, Snickets Walk, Dales Delights, Leeds Green Gateways and more – too many to mention! 

Thanks to the great team of volunteer walk leaders who give their time and expertise for the Festival; our financial sponsors (Aura Jewellery, BACKCOUNTRY UK, Bondgate Bakery, Christopher Little & Co); and local businesses who donated raffle prizes.

2026 Diary Date Otley Walking Festival:  27 June – 7 July 2026.   

If you want to get involved (admin, publicity, leading walks) contact us at otleywalkingfestival@mail.com

Ruth Blackwell (Chair, Otley Walking Festival Organising Committee)