Bristol Walk Fest announces grand finale event on last day of May

The WalkBristol event on Saturday 31 May invites individuals and groups to step out and explore the city’s iconic landscapes, with a choice of four marshalled walks of varying distances, from 5-20 miles. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship for good causes, and organisers promise to donate any profit the event may make back to Bristol Walk Fest, to help ensure it continues in the future.

Staggered starts and cleverly-planned and signposted routes mean that walkers covering all distances will finish the last sections of their walks together, going around Bristol Harbourside and through the old city en masse before convening in the event village in Castle Park. Stalls from Bristol Walk Fest supporters and walk providers will welcome participants with a party atmosphere and a chance to find out more about opportunities for walking in the city.

Image: Karen Lloyd, Director of Bristol Walk Fest and Joff Charters, Event Director of WalkBristol 

The first ever WalkBristol event is organised by mass participation event experts GoodMiles, in collaboration with Bristol Walk Fest.

Bristol Walk Fest director Karen Lloyd says “This event is a fitting close to our month full of walking opportunities in the city, with all the benefits to health and wellbeing that walking brings, and a chance to say thank you to all our walkers, walk providers and supporters for taking part. Do come along!”

Joff Charters, event director of WalkBristol, says “We are really excited to be the finale event of the Bristol Walk Fest programme. I benefit daily from the scenic walking opportunities and easy access to green spaces and woodland our beautiful city offers, and want to showcase that for others. We cannot wait to support participants of all abilities around the WalkBristol routes on Saturday 31 May.”

Image: WalkBristol walking routes 

Registration, fees & Early Bird discount code

egistration for the first-ever WalkBristol is now open. Visit www.walkbristol.co.uk to sign up for your preferred walking distance and, if you choose to, start fundraising for a local cause. Entry fees: 5 miles £20 / 10 miles £25 / 15 miles £30 / 20 miles £35. Register before the Early Bird deadline on 31 March for a 20% discount. Use code: Bristol0325 when completing registration.