Rutland's popular annual Walking and Cycling Festival is back and ready to welcome residents and visitors alike, to explore all of what Rutland has to offer on foot or by bike.

The festival takes place over two activity packed weeks from Saturday 18 May to Friday 31 May and celebrates the many ways that you can get active through walking and cycling. 

Organised by Rutland County Council, the festival also offers a chance to meet local clubs and groups, discover new routes around the County and see how walking and cycling can improve your health and well-being.

Councillor Christine Wise, Portfolio Holder for Transport, Environment and Communities said "Rutland has some of the most beautiful countryside around. The Walking and Cycling Festival celebrates this, while encouraging everyone – young and old – to get outside and explore the area."

The two-week festival includes something for everyone such as country walks, historic guided walks, cycling, information drop-in sessions and more. Although all sessions must be booked. 

Information about the festival, including a full programme of activities or how to book on to any of the walks/activities, please visit: the active Rutland website. 

Alternatively, you can contact a member of the Active Rutland Team by emailing: [email protected] or calling: 01572 720 936.  

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday 18 May – Thursday 23 May 2024 

Walking the Rutland Round takes place during the first week of the festival. This 65-mile circular route around the perimeter of the County has its start and finish in Oakham.

Friday 24 May – Friday 31 May 2024

Week two of the festival will host a number of different walking and cycling activities around the County including a Park walk, countryside walks, learn to ride a bike, social trail and more. 

For regular updates about activities running during the festival, please follow Active Rutland on X, Facebook and Instagram.