Whatever your ability or interest in walking, the Peak District's first ever walking festival will have something for you. With plenty of walking choices, it will be difficult not to enjoy the beautiful scenery, stunning viewsand fantastic wildlife on offer in the Peak. The first ever Peak District Walking Festival is set amid the moorland peaks and gentle rolling valleys of High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands. The two-week festival runs from April 16 to May 2 and offers a huge programme of guided walks - both above and below ground! There are still plenty of choices available for all abilities and interests, but booking is essential, and people are advised to make their reservations fast on 0870 444 7275. The Peak District is a prime location for a walking festival, as it is already one of the most popular areas for ramblers, hikers and strollers amid some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Walking Festival guides are available at Tourist Information Centres throughout the Peak District, or by logging onto the visit the Peak District website. The link for this can be found in in right hand navigation bar. Guides are also available by ringing 0870 444 7275. The Walking Festival supplement in the Peak District 2005 newspaper can be found in most information centres and libraries. | 
