Ramblers Walking Groups for Young Adults
Social Hiking for 20s, 30s and a bit beyond
Looking for a walking group where you actually feel at home? Young Ramblers groups are for people in their 20s, 30s and a bit beyond who enjoy getting outdoors, going on proper walks, and meeting others in the same stage of life.
Whether you’re new to hiking or already spend your weekends on the trails, these friendly, inclusive social walking groups make it easy to get out walking without it feeling awkward or formal. Walks are usually at weekends and often followed by a pub stop or social, with occasional trips away for those who fancy more of an adventure.
Chiltern Young Walkers is one of many Young Ramblers and 20s - 30s walking groups across Britain, if you're not near us you can find the closest one to you. Once you’re a Ramblers member, you can walk for free with any Ramblers group in the country, ideal if you’re looking for a friendly young adult walking group, a social hiking group, or an outdoor social group you can dip into wherever you are.
Why this page exists
It isn’t always easy to find walking groups for young adults using the main Ramblers group finder. There is no age filter, and many groups with younger members don’t include “young” in their name, making them difficult to find.
This page brings together Ramblers groups that actively attract younger walkers, making it easier to find groups where many members are in their 20s, 30s and a bit beyond. Groups are included where their membership has a significant number of people in this age range.
We believe this is the only directory bringing these Young Ramblers and younger walking groups together in one place. We review the list regularly as groups change.
List of Young Ramblers Groups in Britain Group Walks near Buckinghamshire
National Young Ramblers Weekend
Since the creation of younger ramblers groups, members from across the country have been meeting up for a fun-filled weekend of hikes, laughs, and good times. It all started as Hikefest from 2001 until 2008. After a short break, the event returned as the National Young Ramblers Weekends, each hosted by a different local group. Now, we’re excited that Hampshire Young Walkers are gearing up to host the next one in Spring 2027. Save the date; it’s going to be a great one!
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Looking to learn skills & meet other young walkers?
The Ramblers’ Out There Award will kick-start your journey into the outdoors, while helping you meet other young walkers and learn skills. The Award has been co-designed by participants to be fun, FREE and inclusive.
Whether you’re interested in getting the skills you need to start exploring, making some new mates or simply improving your health through gentler walks, this two-day Out There Award is for everyone, regardless of your background, experience, location or budget.
Find a Young Ramblers Group Near You
Below is a curated list of Young Ramblers, Young Walkers and 20s - 30s walking groups across Britain selected based on the age of members. Groups welcome non-members on their first few walks so you can see if the group suits you before joining. There is also a separate page of Weekend Walkers and Midlife Hikers groups aimed at people in their 40s, 50s and a little beyond. On the map, Young Walkers are orange 
, Midlife and Weekend Walkers are green 
, and mixed-age groups are dark grey 
We have regular walks in the Essex countryside, weekends away, and socials. All our events are run by volunteers who have a love of hiking and the outdoors. At Trek Essex we think hiking is a great way of getting fit and meeting like minded people.
Glasgow Young Walkers (GYW) are a walking group for young adults based in Glasgow. How young you ask? They have members in their 20s, 30s & 40s. Anyone over 18 is welcome to join! They have an active walks programme with a walk organised most weekends. From urban walks and Munro's to weekend trips in the countryside, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Join us to meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, explore beautiful locations, and create unforgettable memories. On the social side we have regular pub nights as well as other events throughout the year.
Aberdeen Young Walkers have a great group of organisers who not only organise hillwalking meets but a wide variety of social events too! So if you are looking to have fun, get fit, and meet a welcoming bunch of people, then this is the ideal group for you!
Edinburgh Young Walkers (EYW) are a walking group for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s based in Edinburgh. They have an active walks programme with a walk organised most weekends, and several weekends away each year. Walks are a mix of hill walks, including Munros and Corbetts, and always popular lower level outings ? Whether you're new to walking, or never far from the mountains, they'll happily welcome you!
Merseyside Young Walkers 20-30s+, also known as fill ya boots! Based in Liverpool with local walks and social around Merseyside and the Wirral. From leisurely to strenuous, coastal to countryside and further away walks in North Wales, Lake District, Peak District and more. The group is aimed at people in their 20s, 30s and the young at heart. We have members from as far as North Wales, Southport, and Manchester and welcome anyone to the group. If you enjoy being outdoors, socialising and making new friends, being fit and healthy, this group will be ideal for you. So come on, kick off your slippers and jump into your boots for a great day out.
Join Sheffield 20s & 30s Walking Group for a ramble in the great green spaces around Sheffield or venture with us into the wilds of the Peak District National Park. We usually host two or three walks of varying lengths every weekend in the Peak District or the South Yorkshire countryside, everything from gentle 4-5 mile strolls to challenging 15+ mile hikes, plus a wide range of social events and weekends away!
A friendly walking and hiking group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s based in and around Surrey. They put on a range of walks, ranging from 3-mile gentle rambles to 20-mile strenuous hikes. They have weekends away, across the UK and abroad and also have social meet-ups, visits to local landmarks and sights as well as live music venues, pubs and other activities.
A friendly, laid back walking group with members currently ranging from early 20s to 60s. Our walks include evening strolls, leisurely rambles, corbetts/munros, away weekends and multi-day hikes. Our walks often end in a cafe or pub
Kernow Boots is a Young Cornwall Ramblers walking group mainly aimed at 20-30s. As well as exploring Cornwall on regular weekend walks. Come along and see what we?re all about. We welcome new members on all our walks. We enjoy a wide mix of coastal, woodland, moorland and many beautiful areas of Cornwall in our calendar. Our walks also vary in length, we take regular breaks and we don't walk at a strenuous pace so you don't need to be super fit!
An active and sociable walking group aimed at people in their 20s, 30s and a little beyond. We love to discover new places and share the stunning views we know with others through walks every weekend and regular socia events and weekends away accross the country. From leisurely 5 miles strolls to strenuous 15+ mile hikes in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape of Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire.
A walking group for younger people in the Shropshire area. They have a walk on most weekends and often have social events, evening walks and occasional weekends away too.
The active Hampshire Young Walkers are aimed at people in their 20's, 30's and 40's, with at least one walk or event most weekends throughout the year. Coming along is a great way to meet new people, keep fit and get outdoors to discover the beautiful landscapes right on our doorstep. Walks and hiking vary from 3 miles to 20+ miles, cover all of Hampshire, many parts of the surrounding counties, and cater for most fitness levels. There's also regular social events, pub nights, weekends and longer trips away with summer parties and BBQs!
A walking group for people in their 20s and 30s and organise a rolling program of group-led walks and socials throughout the year, mainly at weekends and on some weekday evenings. Their walks are typically 5 to 15 miles; graded Easy, Moderate or Challenging and normally include a pub stop along the way. Socials include pub evenings, bowling, meals-out and days out / visits. They also organise longer trips away
A friendly and sociable walking group for people in their 20s & 30s, welcoming walkers from across North and East Yorkshire. We aim to have varied programme of walks throughout the year, everything from a 5-6 mile wander to a 15+ mile epic hike. The majority of our walks are around 8-10 miles in length. We like to think we're pretty lucky with many fantastic places to walk, but you'll commonly find us in the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Wolds, Ryedale, Howardian Hills AONB, Nidderdale AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and everywhere in between!
MAD Walkers (Manchester and District) are a 20s and 30s hiking group for people who live in and around the Greater Manchester area. We've been around since 2004 and now have over 600 members, so are able to offer a variety of walks to suit you and many other like-minded people. From epic hikes in the peak district to gentle meanders around the rolling Cheshire hills, we have walks to suit all levels of fitness.We have a varied itinerary of day walks at weekends and also evening weekday walks during summer months and members arrange a wide variety of social events.
We're a walking group in the Lake District aimed at younger walkers in their 20s 30s and 40s. We are always pleased to welcome new members to don boots and join us on our walks. We have a large selection of events catering for all levels of experience and stamina, from gentle strolls to energetic ridge walks requiring a good degree of fitness and stamina.
A friendly and social walking group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s (and a bit beyond) offering a range of weekly walks on Saturdays or Sundays, varying in length from around 5 to 15 miles, and we host regular social nights across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
We organise regular weekend walks, events and socials across the beautiful countryside and coastal regions such as Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth, Purbeck, Corfe, Cranborne Chase and Lyme Regis. As well as a variety of short to medium range walks exploring the Dorset countryside, we organise social events and weekends away such as camping trips.
We generally organise a walk between 7 and 15 miles long every Saturday or Sunday, as well as putting on regular socials and several weekends away each year throughout the country. Our walks are not only just in Oxfordshire but extend out into the surrounding counties, such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Warwickshire. We also team up with other Ramblers groups from time to time for joint walks.
A walking group for people who are keen to get outdoors, walking and enjoying the countryside and meeting people. We offer walks across the glorious Cotswold countryside and beyond most Sundays, often with a detour to a local pub or tea shop. During the summer we offer Thursday evening walks followed by a pub meal. Every year we also offer a few trips away, in the recent past the group has been to Cornwall, Yorkshire, Dorset, Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Snowdonia and Spain. Almost all our members are of working age. Many of our walks are specifically for people in their 20s and 30s. The group has a lively social programme which includes pub quizzes, meals out, BBQ's, cycle rides and a Christmas party.
Metropolitan Walkers is the London walking community aimed at people of working age, and the largest Ramblers group in London. Do you want to get out of the city and explore the countryside? Come and join us on one of our walks, try us out for free, see if Met Walkers is for you! We have an active programme with several walks on each weekend, a midweek evening walk and regular socials and weekends away.
Our focus is on walking (obviously!) but we also put on lots of social events, including regular pub nights. Our walks range from easy Sunday strolls in the meadows around Bath to full-on yomps in the Brecon Beacons. We typically have several weekends away each year too. We have two different programmes: one for members in their 20s and 30s (called 20s and 30s) and another for our members aged in their 40s and 50s called Brunel Plus. Many walks and socials are joint ones for both age groups.
Our group was originally founded to encourage younger walkers into the Ramblers community but we have no age limits. This just means most of our walks and events are focused around the weekends and evenings. Our members are based in Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Most years we get out to Hadrian’s Wall, the Cheviots, the Northumberland coast, North Yorkshire and the Tyne valley. Walks range from 5 mile easy rambles to 16 mile full day hill walks.
We are a 20s to 40s group set up to cater for the demand of younger walkers looking for people to walk with who are of more their own age. Our members are scattered over a large area in the Midlands. As far south as Malvern and as far north as Lichfield, however most of us live in Birmingham and surrounding areas. New members are always welcome.
If you love exploring the great outdoors, meeting friendly people, and staying active, Take a Hike is the perfect group for you. We are a welcoming and sociable walking group, run by volunteers and proudly part of The Ramblers Association. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just getting back into walking, you'll find a warm and supportive community ready to welcome you. We offer one or two walks most weekends, exploring a variety of interesting and scenic routes across Yorkshire. It's a great way to stay active, discover the region's rolling hills and scenic dales, meet like-minded people, and make lasting friendships along the way.
We organise regular guided walks on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesday evenings, and regular social events too. We welcome both novice and seasoned walkers, and offer routes ranging from short evening strolls to full days in the hills. Most of our activities take place in the Peak District National Park, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, with occasional trips further afield and long weekends away.
A hiking group for younger adults of the Milton Keynes & North Buckinghamshire area. We organise midweek evening walks in Milton Keynes and weekend walks in the surrounding areas. A great way to get outside, make new friends and discover how walking boosts your health and happiness.
An active walking club and social group, aimed at working age people living in Cambridge and the surrounding area. The group offers a varied programme of events throughout the year. From our weekly walks and monthly pub meets to weekends-away further afield and our annual awards dinner, there's something for everyone. So if you enjoy walking and would like to meet a friendly bunch of like-minded people, why not give us a try?
The BAHR (Brighton and Hove Ramblers) Sunday (and summer Wednesday evenings) walking group. We are a friendly and inclusive walking group based in Brighton and Hove. Our members are mainly in their 30's, 40's and 50's. The walks we publish usually range anything from 6 to 15 miles in length and cover the attractive countryside of East and West Sussex, particularly the areas around the South Downs, and less frequently, the High Weald or Ashdown Forest.