National Walking Month takes place in May every year where we encourage everyone to embrace the health and wellbeing benefits that walking or wheeling can bring, while enjoying the longer days and warmer spring weather.
In May 2025, hundreds of walkers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have stepped up to our challenge in partnership with Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Worcestershire County Council and walked over 4,700 miles during the Walk this May Challenge. The equivalent of walking the 53-mile border between the two counties 89 times! So keep an eye on this page for details of Walk this May 2026.
But you can enjoy the beauty of walking in Herefordshire any time of the year! Walking or wheeling is a free, fun and flexible way to build exercise into your routine, and Herefordshire is fabulous place to walk. Whether city, town or countryside, there are opportunities across the county to get out with friends and family, head out on your own or join a local group. Whatever you choose, while you're having a great time, you'll also be giving your body and mind a gentle work-out as well.
If you are inspired to walk more, find out how to get started with walking in Herefordshire.
Useful information
- Walking for your wellbeing
- Nordic walking courses
- Circular walks
- Walk to school
- Walking groups
- Walking sports info
- Spring spotter sheet - fun things to spot on a spring walk from your doorstep
- Easy access walking routes
- Hereford Public Art trails
- Public rights of way
- Make a pledge to walk more
Walking blogs
Looking for inspiration? We've put together these blogs to show you how walking more has benefitted others:
- Benefits of walking
- Linking walking to your wellbeing
- Walking to school and an active commute
- Volunteering with Worcestershire Health Walks
Social media toolkit
If you want to go a little further and encourage more people to get walking, download the social media toolkit at Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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