Tickets are now on sale for Garstang Walking Festival 2026

9th of February, 2026

Garstang Walking Festival is back for 2026 and tickets are on sale now!

Taking place from 2 to 10 May, the festival offers up to 50 walks for all ages and abilities, making it a fantastic way to enjoy the season with friendly, knowledgeable walk leaders. Organised by Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and supported by Wyre Council, the walks span Garstang, rural Wyre, the Forest of Bowland, and Morecambe Bay.

Highlights include the three-day Wyre Way Challenge, easy access walks, family-friendly activities, evening strolls, wildlife walks, heritage rambles, tramper trails and dog-friendly trails. With so much variety, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

To showcase Garstang Walking Festival and help people find out more about walking in the area, the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival are hosting a series of ‘Meet the Festival Team’ sessions at Garstang Library on:

Saturday 14 February - 10am – 12.30pm
Saturday 28 February 10am - 12:30pm
Saturday 14 March - 10am – 12.30pm
Thursday 16 April - 5pm – 7pm
Saturday 25 April - 10am - 12:30pm

Meet the fantastic walk leaders and volunteers who will be on hand to answer all your questions about the festival, including what’s on and how to book.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council, said:

“Garstang Walking Festival returns for another fantastic year, and I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, our volunteers, walk leaders and staff whose dedication makes this event so special.

Last year we saw a significant rise in ticket sales, and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more people to enjoy Wyre’s great outdoors this year.”

Find out more about Garstang Walking Festival and book your tickets at www.wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival