Illustration of diverse people walking outdoors, some with walking aid or in wheelchairs, celebrating National Walking Day 2025, with a bright sun and clouds in the sky.

Join the Active Cities Dublin Men’s Walking Challenge!

12 hikes in 12 months!

Join us and participate in With Fingal County Council's Active Cities Dublin have 12 hikes over 12 months for men! Make the commitment and take the Men's Walking Challenge! All levels of fitness welcome!

Walk takes place last Sunday of every month

Let’s walk, connect and feel good together!

For more contact Ian Farrell 087 689 1815 or email him.

Register Your Walk

We’re asking everyone to celebrate National Walking Day across Ireland by participating in one or more of our themed walking days during our walking week of celebrations.

If you already know what day you’d like to register for, click the button below. If you’re unsure, scroll down to read about our exciting week of walking celebrations!

Click here to register your walk

Check out our 2025 National Walking Week Videos!

Our Mindful Walking Day video is with Sarah Hourigan from Woodlands for Health as she speaks about the importance and joy of mindfulness when walking

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Day video features John Boland from Get Up Adventures as he speaks about the positive impact of walking.

Our Workplace Walking Day video is with Prof. Mary Horgan, Chief Medical Officer with the Dept. of Health as she speaks about the benefits of walking during the working day.

Our Access for All Day video is with Special Olympics athletes Fiona Byrne and Niall Corcoran as they chat about their hillwalking experiences in Ireland.

Our Active Travel Day video features students from Stradbally National School as well as Thomas Connell from An Taisce.

Our Happy Hiking Day video is packed with great advice for everyone who’s planning on getting out for a hike!

Our National Walking Day video features the young people from Sligo Community Training Centre as they encourage everybody to walk!