The National Forest Walking Festival returns this spring for its 17th year, offering two inspiring weeks of discovery, creativity and connection with nature, running from Friday 15 to Friday 29 May.

Thanks to the dedication of the festival’s volunteers, the event continues to bring people together to explore the beauty and diversity of the National Forest.

This year’s theme, arts and creativity, encourages walkers to see the Forest through a fresh, imaginative lens. Join the knowledgeable walk leaders on a wide range of guided walks that celebrate how art, nature and community intertwine, from exploring the sounds and textures of the landscape to uncovering the stories and heritage that shape it.

The Youth Landscapers Collective will join the festival as artists in residence, to mark their tenth anniversary. With a spirit of curiosity and creativity, they will appear at selected walks to collect the sights and sounds of the forest in imaginative ways. Recordings and images will be used in an exhibition later in the year.

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