Hospitality Action‘s annual fundraising event, Walk for Wellbeing, will expand to 14 locations across the UK this year, with Hampshire and Suffolk joining the programme for the first time.
The charity walk, which raises money for Hospitality Action’s support and wellbeing services, will take place throughout October. Participants can choose between 10km and 20km routes.
The event begins in Glasgow on 10 October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, before moving to Liverpool and York on 11 October, Manchester on 18 October and Newcastle on 19 October. Walks in Birmingham, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Hampshire, London and Suffolk will take place on 25 October.
Launched in London in 2020, Walk for Wellbeing has grown into a nationwide fundraising initiative. More than 1,400 people took part in 2025, raising £170,000 for the charity.
Craig Prentice, creator of Walk for Wellbeing, said: “What started as a simple way to bring people together during a difficult time for hospitality in 2020, six years on, it’s incredibly inspiring to see the event continue to grow each year and unite people across the country.
“The hospitality industry has always been powered by people, and people thrive when they feel connected. Walk for Wellbeing acknowledges the industry’s continued journey of resilience and reconnection and brings together individuals, teams and businesses to champion a positive conversation around wellbeing and celebrate personal connection and support across the industry.”
Those unable to attend one of the organised walks can take part through the event’s “Walk It Your Way” option, which allows participants to complete a route of their choosing between 10 and 25 October.