About us

9-17 May 2026

Welcome to the Reading Walks Festival 2026. We are delighted to share 43 walks with you over the nine days of the festival, bringing alive the stories, heritage and landscapes of Reading and the surrounding countryside through a series of guided walks.

Our emphasis for the Reading Walks Festival is as much about telling the stories of Reading as walking for its own pleasure, so you’ll find that our volunteer guides have lots to share with you along the way. Our walks range from one-hour short walks to a 2-day pilgrimage. The majority of the programme of walks cost just £3.

The Festival is organised by REDA (Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency). Each walk is planned and led by a local guide who will be sharing their expertise and enthusiasm for Reading.

REDA is a Community Interest Company. We are based on the 8th Floor, Fountain House, 2 Queen's Walk, Reading RG1 7QF, E-mail: alex.brannen@reading.gov.uk; Website: www.visit-reading.com

Thanks also to whatsonreading.com, all the walks leaders and their organisations, Reading BID and Reading Buses.

See the other tabs for full information about the Festival and each walk.