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Frome Walking Festival

The Frome Walking Festival is a popular annual event in Somerset featuring three days of guided explorations through the town and surrounding countryside. Scheduled for early August, the festival offers a diverse program of urban and rural walks designed for various fitness levels and interests.

Date
Aug 7-9, 2026
Location
Frome
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Frome Walking Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • A choice of 16 different guided walks for all fitness levels
  • Exploration of the Frome Walking Wheel (Frome Ring) circular route
  • Themed walks covering local history, historical plaques, and lost pubs
  • Specialized activities including Nordic walking and rural rambles
The Frome Walking Festival returns with a three-day program featuring 16 guided walks led by local experts. Organized by Frome Walkers are Welcome and Frome Selwood Rotary, the event highlights the town's rich heritage and the natural beauty of the Somerset landscape. Routes range from accessible strolls to a challenging nine-mile trek passing through Great Elm and Orchardleigh.

Participants can explore specific segments of the Frome Walking Wheel, a circular long-distance route that offers views of ancient woodlands and picturesque local villages. Specialized thematic walks focus on the town's historical figures, the stories behind lost local pubs, and visits to landmarks like the Frome Dissenters’ Cemetery. While many walks are free to attend, organizers recommend advance booking as group sizes are limited for several sessions.

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