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Guided Outdoor Adventures Across the UK
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Many people want to walk more but don’t feel confident going alone or aren’t sure where to start. These free guided walks across the UK are led by qualified outdoor professionals and designed to help you feel welcome, supported and safe outdoors.
Guided Outdoor Adventures offers free guided walks across the UK as part of a funded wellbeing programme supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Movement Fund.
These walks are designed to help people become more active, build confidence outdoors and enjoy the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of walking, supported by qualified guides
Our FREE Hiking UK events take place in a variety of locations across the UK and are ideal for beginners, those returning to walking after a break, and anyone who would like to enjoy the outdoors as part of a friendly, supportive group.
These walks exist to remove barriers to getting outdoors. Thanks to public funding, we are able to offer safe, guided walking experiences at no cost, focusing on wellbeing, confidence-building and social connection in supportive group settings.
Places on each walk are limited to ensure safe, welcoming group sizes, and booking is required. When all funded places are filled, the walk will show as “Out of stock” and no further bookings can be taken for that date.
Additional free, funded walks are released throughout the programme and will appear on this page when available. Because each place is funded, we ask participants to book responsibly and cancel as early as possible if they are no longer able to attend, so places can be offered to others.
Our free guided walks take place in welcoming locations across England, Wales and Scotland, including:
Gentle confidence-building walks in locations such as Edale Valley, and Hope Valley.
Accessible countryside routes including Macclesfield Forest and Alderley Edge.
Rolling hills and scenic moorland in a supportive group environment.
Relaxed countryside and canal-side routes ideal for rebuilding confidence.
Scenic valley routes near Ribblehead and Malham, designed for supportive group walking.
Accessible valley walks and lower mountain landscapes at a comfortable pace.
Gentle countryside routes supporting funded programmes for over-50s and those returning to walking.
Community-led walks in and around Edinburgh, offering welcoming hill and countryside routes for beginners.
New areas may be added as funded programmes expand and partnerships develop.
Many people tell us they nearly didn’t book.
Not because they couldn’t do the walk, but because they felt unsure about stepping forward.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Our events are designed to be welcoming, professionally led and supportive. You can ask questions. You can take your time. You can build confidence step by step.
If you enjoy your free adventure and would like to explore further, you can also discover:
• Broader guided outdoor adventures such as navigation skills, scrambling, and skills-based days
• Guided walking tours across the UK
• Beginner-friendly guided walks
• Outdoor adventures including wellbeing walks and structured skills courses
Prefer a private booking? Explore our Outdoor Experience Days Across the UK for flexible, on-demand sessions.
All experiences are led by qualified outdoor professionals and designed to help you feel confident, supported, and inspired outdoors
Yes. Our free UK hiking tours are funded through grants, community funding, and partnerships to help remove cost as a barrier. There’s no catch and no obligation to book a paid event.
No. These walks are free to attend as they are supported by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Movement Fund.
No experience is needed for many of our free guided walks. Each walk includes clear information about distance, pace, and terrain so you can choose one that feels right for you. Content
All free UK hiking tours are led by qualified and experienced outdoor professionals. This means you’ll be guided safely, supported throughout the walk, and able to ask questions along the way.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive details on what to bring. In general, you’ll need suitable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and any personal items you may need during the walk.
If you are unable to attend a walk you have booked, please cancel as early as possible. This helps ensure funded places can be offered to someone else.