National Walking Day takes place this year on Sunday 29th September as part of European Week of Sport.
Our goal is: All people across Ireland get outdoors and #WalkHikeRunPushRoll
By registering your NWD walk event on our website your walk organiser(s) will be covered by our insurance.
Maximum group size is 50.
Find an event near you on our National Walking Day Event & Walk finder.
Get involved with our Workplace Walking Day this year. Click on the button below to register your workplace!
We are delighted to work with the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) to facilitate the week of celebrations leading up to National Walking Day.
Pop this date in your calendar, and join the Get Ireland Walking community for a walk on National Walking Day!
Our week of celebrations start on Monday 23rd September and will conclude on our 5th annual National Walking Day, on Sunday 29th September, as part of European Week of Sport
We're spotlighting positive mental health for young people and highlighting the many benefits of connecting with nature and engaging in walking.
On this year's Equality, Diversity + Inclusivity Day, we're putting a spotlight on Women in Sport with Sporting Pride.
We want to ensure that everyone regardless of ability has the opportunity to experience the joys and benefits of walking on accessible paths for all. We're featuring a walking group from St Michael's House who walk and hike regularly in both parks and mountains.
We'll show the different ways to add Active Travel into your day by walking as part of your commute to school. We'll highlight a very different type of school bus which will be sure to inspire you!
Let's embrace a healthier and more sustainable way to travel by incorporating walking into our daily routines. Use your Workplace Social Media Channels to share your day using the hashtag: #WorkplaceWalking
Mountaineering Ireland will run Hills Skills Days and encourage their clubs to hold a hikes throughout the weekend to celebrate. If you are new to the hills, learn your skills!
Celebrate National Walking Day and talk a walk!
Whether it's a short stroll around the block or a longer hike in a nearby park, getting outside and moving is a great way to celebrate this day.
Why not organise a walking event, such as a group walk or a walking tour of a local neighbourhood, park or amenity? This is a great way to get friends, families and neighbours involved.
Share and promote walking on social media: we ask everyone to spread the word about National WAlking Day and share photos and stories of your walks and encourage others to get out and #WalkHikeRunPushRoll as well. Use the hashtag #NWD2024
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