National Walking Week 2025
22nd - 28th Sept. 2025
Our annual National Walking Week is in its 6th year!
This year as part of European Week of Sport we’re starting our week of celebrations on Monday 22nd September. National Walking Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the benefits of walking for both mental wellbeing and physical health.
We’re encouraging everyone in Ireland to celebrate the outdoors and #WalkHikeRunPushRoll.
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!
Free Insurance
By registering your NWD walk event on our website your walk
organiser(s) will be covered by our insurance.
Maximum group size is 50
Check out our National Walking Week days that we’ll be spotlighting during European Week of Sport 2025!
Monday 22nd September
Mindful Walking Day
We’re spotlighting the many benefits of connecting with nature and engaging in walking and rolling. Our video features Sarah Hourigan, National Lead for Woodlands for Health and founder of Nature Therapy Ireland.
Tuesday 23rd September
Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Day
We’re spotlighting recovery hikes with John Boland who leads hikes supported by the HSE for clients in residential treatment or service users in the Dublin 15 area.
Wednesday 24th September
Workplace Walking Day
We’re delighted to invite your workplace to actively participate in this initiative by encouraging staff to walk to and from work as well as fitting in walks throughout the day! Take some photos of your walks and use the hashtag #WorkplaceWalking throughout the day.
Thursday 25th September
Active Travel Day
This year, we’re highlighting the many benefits of adding Active Travel into your day by walking as part of your commute to school. Check out our links below to register your school and download our Active Travel Day promotional assets pack!
Friday 26th September
Access for All Day
Regardless of ability, everyone should have the opportunity to #WalkHikeRunPushRoll everyday. Special Olympic athletes join us in our video and inspire us by showing how we can all build strong friendships through our shared love of exploring nature in the mountains and hills!
Saturday 27th September
Happy Hiking Day
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!
Sunday 28th September
National Walking Day
Whether it's a short stroll around the block or a longer walk in a nearby park, getting outside and moving is a great way to celebrate National Walking 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’re asking everyone to spread the word about National Walking Day and share photos and stories of your walks to encourage others to get out and #WalkHikeRunPushRoll.
Check out our 2025 Mindful Walking Day video!
Meet Sarah Hourigan from Woodlands for Health as she speaks about the importance and joy of mindfulness when walking
More 2025 National Walking Day videos are coming soon!
In the meantime, why not revisit some of our top picks from previous National Walking Days.
Register your Walk here!
Please use the form below to register your group for National Walking Day 2025!
Get involved
We are delighted to work with the network of Sport Ireland Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) to facilitate a week of celebrations leading up to National Walking Day 2025!