Get your walking boots on for festival

Take in North Kesteven’s towns, villages and open spaces through over 70 led walks during this summer’s NK Walking Festival. 

Taking place over 16 days between June 6 and 21, the festival is an annual celebration of the district’s walking trails and last year it attracted hundreds of participants who covered over 200 miles of walking trails, spread across 60 routes. More details, including how to book your place, can be found on the Heart of Lincs website at https://www.heartoflincs.com/event/2026-nk-walking-festival/

The event is inclusive of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels and the festival aligns with the district council’s commitment to physical activity. It is also an integral part of the Countryside NK partnership with Hill Holt Wood, which maintains over 130 miles of Stepping Out walks in the region and has been organising the event since 2018.

The walking locations for this year’s NK Walking Festival are spread across North Kesteven and include North Hykeham, Whisby Visitor Centre, Hill Holt Wood, Bassingham, Heckington, RAF Cranwell, Ruskington, Metheringham, Waddington, Branston, Skellingthorpe, Navenby and more. 

District Council Leader, Cllr Richard Wright, said: “Our District is full of charming villages and sweeping landscapes, and the NK Walking Festival is a great chance to explore them further.

“The festival relies on the dedication and expertise of volunteer walk leaders, local businesses and partners who collectively make the Walking Festival a reality, and the Council would like to say a big thank you to them for their continued invaluable contributions and support over the years.”