The Long Distance Walkers Association
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The Long Distance Walkers Association
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Challenge Events
Challenge Events
A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.
Social Walks
Social Walks
There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.
Long Distance Paths
Long Distance Paths
Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.
100 Mile Challenge
Annual 100 Mile Challenge
The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Welcome to the
Long Distance Walkers Association
The home of everything to do with walking long distances!
Whether that's
on your own using our database of paths
being led on a Social Walk organised by one of our many groups
as part of one of our more competitive style Challenge Events
Joining will give you lots of discounts and walking information and will allow you to apply to take part in our annual 100-mile challenge walk.
Join us
The Hunnypot 100
Walks Database
Forum
Shop
News Items
Hillwalkers' Register
National Trails Register
England and Wales Coast Path Register
From the Media Team:
Video
Visit our YouTube channel - and please subscribe!
Pictures
View Flickr albums of LDWA events
For members only:
Log In
Strider
Over 40 backnumbers waiting for you online
Toolkit
The document resource for members
Discounts
Outdoor Gear - Nutrition - Maps - Books - Holidays - Training
For authorised members only:
Local Groups Admin
Web Site Admin
PACER Checkpoint Admin
Latest News
Latest News:
100 Video on YouTube
Read more
Latest News:
Lean Study Funded by the LDWA
Read more
Read more
Challenge Events
Challenge Events
A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.
Social Walks
Social Walks
There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.
Long Distance Paths
Long Distance Paths
Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.
100 Mile Challenge
Annual 100 Mile Challenge
The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Get the benefits
Join Us
The LDWA is excellent value.
Annual membership costs just
£18.00 for UK residents
or
£25.50 for UK families
(two adults and any number of children under 18).
Discounts are available if you choose to pay by direct debit
and separate rates apply if you live overseas.
Find out more
Quick links
Home
Challenge Events
Social Walks
Long Distance Paths
Accommodation
Hillwalkers/Trails
Members
100 Mile Challenge
Useful Info
Shop
Contact Us
The Long Distance Walkers Association
Doubletree Court, 10A Cavendish Street,
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AD
© Copyright 2026 - The Long Distance Walkers Association. A company limited by guarantee.
Registered Office: Doubletree Court, 10A Cavendish Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AD. Registered in England, number: 3719756.
Terms and Conditions
Use of Cookies
Site Map
Donate to LDWA
LDWA is run entirely by volunteers and we work hard to keep costs as low as possible. But costs are always rising so to help us avoid big increases in our modest membership fee, additional donations are always welcomed. Anyone who feels that LDWA has gone the extra mile to provide exceptional service is particularly encouraged to use this facility.
Donate now
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Learn more
Donate
Latest News:
100 Video on YouTube
Read more
Latest News:
Lean Study Funded by the LDWA
Read more
Donate
Login
Join us
Contact Us
Read more
Challenge Events
Challenge Events
A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.
Social Walks
Social Walks
There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.
Long Distance Paths
Long Distance Paths
Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.
100 Mile Challenge
Annual 100 Mile Challenge
The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Welcome to the
Long Distance Walkers Association
The home of everything to do with walking long distances!
Whether that's
on your own using our database of paths
being led on a Social Walk organised by one of our many groups
as part of one of our more competitive style Challenge Events
Joining will give you lots of discounts and walking information and will allow you to apply to take part in our annual 100-mile challenge walk.
Join us
The Hunnypot 100
Walks Database
Forum
Shop
News Items
Hillwalkers' Register
National Trails Register
England and Wales Coast Path Register
From the Media Team:
Video
Visit our YouTube channel - and please subscribe!
Pictures
View Flickr albums of LDWA events
For members only:
Log In
Strider
Over 40 backnumbers waiting for you online
Toolkit
The document resource for members
Discounts
Outdoor Gear - Nutrition - Maps - Books - Holidays - Training
For authorised members only:
Local Groups Admin
Web Site Admin
PACER Checkpoint Admin
Latest News
Latest News:
100 Video on YouTube
Read more
Latest News:
Lean Study Funded by the LDWA
Read more
Read more
Challenge Events
Challenge Events
A Challenge event is a longer, organised, walk mostly on footpaths and other Public Rights of Way, across open fields and moors, avoiding tarmac as much as possible. The challenge is to the individual, e.g. 30 miles in 10 hours, it is NOT a race.
Social Walks
Social Walks
There are currently 42 local groups and being a member of one of these is great fun! Indeed, without them the LDWA would not exist. Local groups host regular group walks led by one of their members and some also organise social events and longer trips.
Long Distance Paths
Long Distance Paths
Want to find out about a long distance path? This website includes a searchable database of over 1,500 UK paths and trails covering more than 88,000 miles. Path information includes maps, publications, and accommodation near the path.
100 Mile Challenge
Annual 100 Mile Challenge
The annual 100 mile event is the LDWA's flagship event. Held every year in a different part of the country, to coincide with the late May Bank Holiday, up to 500 people gather to walk 100 miles in 48 hours.
Get the benefits
Join Us
The LDWA is excellent value.
Annual membership costs just
£18.00 for UK residents
or
£25.50 for UK families
(two adults and any number of children under 18).
Discounts are available if you choose to pay by direct debit
and separate rates apply if you live overseas.
Find out more
Quick links
Home
Challenge Events
Social Walks
Long Distance Paths
Accommodation
Hillwalkers/Trails
Members
100 Mile Challenge
Useful Info
Shop
Contact Us
The Long Distance Walkers Association
Doubletree Court, 10A Cavendish Street,
Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AD
© Copyright 2026 - The Long Distance Walkers Association. A company limited by guarantee.
Registered Office: Doubletree Court, 10A Cavendish Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AD. Registered in England, number: 3719756.
Terms and Conditions
Use of Cookies
Site Map
Donate to LDWA
LDWA is run entirely by volunteers and we work hard to keep costs as low as possible. But costs are always rising so to help us avoid big increases in our modest membership fee, additional donations are always welcomed. Anyone who feels that LDWA has gone the extra mile to provide exceptional service is particularly encouraged to use this facility.
Donate now
This website uses cookies
To comply with EU Directives we are informing you that our website uses cookies for services such as memberships and Google Analytics.
Your data is completely safe and we do not record any personally identifiable information.
Please click the button to acknowledge and approve our use of cookies during your visit.