As part of its Year of Walking celebrations, North Lincolnshire Council is launching its first ever walking festival in Autumn 2024.
Running from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October, the festival will promote and offer a host of free activities for all ages across North Lincolnshire.
There is already an incredible amount of walking activities and established walking groups within local communities that are all invited to come together and be part of the festival and host their own events.
Whether it’s a history walk around an historic village, a bug hunt in Ashbyville or a simple social walk around Central Park, the council wants to showcase the amazing scenery and routes across North Lincolnshire as well as the great things happening in its communities.
Cllr Richard Hannigan, cabinet member for adults and health, said: “Walking really does tick all the boxes – it is easy, free, good for your mental and physical health, you can do it alone or with friends and you can start right outside your front door.
“We have some wonderful open spaces in North Lincolnshire, including six Green Flag parks and the fantastic area around of Normanby Hall, Waters’ Edge and Thornton Abbey.
“I encourage everyone to get involved in the Festival of Walking, from going on a treasure hunt with your children to tackling the Viking Way.”
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