THE Frome Walking Festival is making its return this summer, offering a varied programme of 19 guided walks designed to appeal to all ages, interests, and levels of fitness.

Pick up a copy of the 2025 Frome Walking Festival programme, available now ahead of the event taking place from August 8 to August 10, from Frome Town Hall reception or the Discover Frome point in town.

Cllr Nick Dove said: “Are you staying local this August? The Walking Festival is a great opportunity to get out, get active and explore, meet new people and hopefully enjoy some sunshine. Some of this year’s walks offer a chance to learn about Frome’s history or geology or explore trees, plants and wildlife with an expert guide; others will suit families with young children.”

Les Stather of Frome Walkers Are Welcome said: “Last year’s festival was enjoyed by nearly 300 people and lots of popular walks are back again in 2025, including history walks around Frome’s blue plaques and war graves, or a chance to find out about the ‘canal that never was’ in Coleford. There’s also a walk to Orchardleigh, the five-mile Frome Inner Ring and a nine to 10 mile walk incorporating a section of the Frome Walking Wheel.”

“We hope the festival will continue for many years to come, and Walkers Are Welcome are always looking for new people to join our committee, with fresh ideas for local walks. It isn’t a big time commitment – we meet every couple of months for an hour or two – if you’re interested in promoting walking in Frome and would like to join our small committee, please get in touch.”

To express an interest in joining the Walkers are Welcome committee, email [email protected] or visit the Discover Frome website at www.discoverfrome.co.uk/walkers-are-welcome