Festival Of Winter Walks Back

The Ramblers' Association Festival of Winter Walks is back for another year with more than 750 free walks taking place between Boxing Day 2008 and 4 January, 2009.

The Festival first ran some 20 years ago, back in 1988 when the programme comprised just 80 winter walks with some 1,000 walkers taking part. Fast forward to 2008 and the festival is Britain's largest celebration of walking with over 750 walks across the country, all of which are free to join.


In addition, if you do go along on one of the walks and aren't a member of the Ramblers' Association, you can join on the day and score an impressive 20 per-cent discount. As a bonus, ladies, the festival is supported by dishy posh TV presenter, Ben Fogle, though obviously he won't be on every walk.

Ben says: 'Walking is a perfect way to escape and unwind after a hectic Christmas. What better way to introduce yourself to the delights of walking than stepping out in the crisp air of a winter’s day on a free, festive Winter Walks stroll?'

The walks range from gentle 4-mile lowland strolls through to more ambitious 14-milers in the hills. All ages are welcome and you don't have to be a member of the RA to take part.

You can find full details of the Festival of Winter Walks 2008 at www.ramblers.org.uk/walkthemes/winterwalks.htm