Aim: to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking

Welcome to the Long Distance Walkers’ Association!

The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.  By joining the LDWA, you will meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK.

Ways to get involved:

• Challenge Walks – we have long distance walking events every weekend in locations all across the UK. Many of these welcome joggers and runners.
• Local walks: fancy being taken for a walk?  Look here for a group social walk near you.
• Strider – the LDWA magazine, which is published three times a year and is full of useful articles as well as details of long distance walking events and group walks
• Local Groups: find your local walking group, for social walks, weekends away and other local activities across Britain
• Long Distance Paths - information and advice, plus and maps and books online, for National Trails and other long distance paths from our one-stop shop for trailwalkers
• Hillwalkers’ Register – record your peakbagging progress here
• LDWA Merchandise – buy your walking outdoor gear here!
• Buy a map online – you can buy any OS walkers map here

New to the LDWA?

• Read our FAQs on long distance walking here, including how the LDWA started
• Want to join us?
• Search for your local group
• Training for a long walk?  Get some tips from our library if you’re planning a trek or a charity challenge
• Walk organisers – get a copy of “A Guide to Organising Long Distance Events” here