WALKING FESTIVAL
The Initiative
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our Walking Festival is about more than putting one foot in front of the other. It’s about discovering the beauty on our doorstep, connecting with others and enjoying the physical and mental wellbeing that comes from spending time in nature. With walks for all ages and abilities, the festival brings people together to explore, make memories and celebrate the landscapes that make our corner of Scotland so special.
Registration: Rocks And Wheels Wee House, Dalbeattie
2026 Festival dates: 27th to 30th August
There is a charge of £4 per adult per walk. All school age children are free of charge. No need to book > just turn up* and register at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to start time.
Some walk start points are further than walking distance. For those, where we can, we provide mini bus transport to start points. Others are self-drive as indicated in the description, but registration at Rocks And Wheels is still required, for all walks. Car parking is available at Rocks And Wheels via Mill Street, past the Iselcroft Stadium and caravan park.
Details below of the upcoming Festival, and previous years Festivals, can also be found on our Facebook Page – link below.
*Walks will start promptly at the stated time so please arrive 15 minutes prior, to register and pay for your walk. Finish times are approximate only.
Walking Festival brochure can be found here > Walking Festival 2026
Walk Grading system is as follows:
Leisurely > suitable for most people, some country and/or urban walking experience an advantage. May involve stiles / stairs / stepping stones etc but will generally follow established paths and tracks.
Leisurely Plus > as leisurely (above) but a little more difficult and over longer distance.
Moderate > suitable for people with some country and/or urban walking experience. May involve stiles/stairs/stepping stones etc with the possibility of some sustained climbs, steeper gradients and rough open hillsides.
Moderate Plus > as moderate (above) but more difficult and over longer distance.
Strenuous > requires an above average fitness level. Likely to involve open hillsides, steep ascents or descents and greater distances. May involve easy scrambling.
Please ensure you choose walks most suitable to your health and walking ability.