Put the dates 7th to the 22nd September 2013 in your diary and count down the days to the next South Pennine Walk and Ride Festival. Visit the Events page for over 160 opportunities this year to explore our stunning landscape in the sunshine – whether on foot, on cycle or on horseback – we’re sure you’ll find something to get you reaching for your boots, your lycra or your stirrups!

It is of course INCREDIBLE news that the Second Stage of the 2014 Grand Depart of the Tour de France will be zig zagging through the South Pennines in July 2014. We have an extravaganza of events to get you in training in 2013′s festival and of course we will be doing a huge amount of celebrating in 2014. We are looking forward to being part of what is sure to be the UKs most successful and exciting cycling event ever.

Whether you want to wander through woodland, clamber over crags, bike to a brewery or trot to a tearoom, all this and more is on offer at Walk and Ride Festival 2013.