Step out across the magnificent landscape of Dartmoor National Park as Walk for Wellbeing comes to Devon for the very first time.

On Sunday 18th October 2026, Bovey Castle will join forces with Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa to host a 15km charity walk in support of Hospitality Action.

Bringing together hospitality professionals, local businesses, friends and supporters, the Walk for Wellbeing Devon event is an opportunity to reconnect, enjoy time in the open air and raise vital funds for the people at the heart of our industry.

Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Start time: 10am
Distance: 15km
Location: Dartmoor, Devon
In aid of: Hospitality Action

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A New Walk for Devon

For the first time, Devon’s hospitality community will join Walk for Wellbeing, Hospitality Action’s annual nationwide fundraising event.

Bovey Castle is proud to co-host the Devon walk with Richard Hassell and the team at Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa. Together, we will welcome walkers to Dartmoor for a memorable day shaped by fresh air, open landscapes and a shared commitment to supporting hospitality people.

Dean Gunston, General Manager at Bovey Castle, and Richard Hassell, owner of Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa, said:

“We’re thrilled to be launching the very first Devon leg of Hospitality Action’s Walk for Wellbeing, bringing Devon’s hospitality community together for an unforgettable walk across the stunning Dartmoor landscape, supporting wellbeing, connecting with colleagues and raising vital funds for an incredible cause.”

Supporting the People Behind Hospitality

Hospitality is built on people. Behind every warm welcome, memorable meal and beautifully prepared room is a team whose care and dedication shape each guest’s experience.

It can also be a demanding industry. Hospitality Action provides practical, financial and emotional support to hospitality workers facing hardship, helping people through challenging times when they need it most.

Last year, more than 1,400 participants took part in Walk for Wellbeing and raised £170,000 for the charity’s support services. Every step taken in Devon will help continue this important work.

Why Join the Devon Walk?

Whether you work in hospitality, lead a local business or simply want to support a worthwhile cause, you are warmly invited to join us.

The 15km walk offers the chance to:

• Take on a rewarding challenge with friends or as part of a team
• Support Hospitality Action and the people it helps
• Connect with colleagues and fellow hospitality professionals
• Encourage positive conversations about wellbeing
• Experience the wonderfully untamed beauty of Dartmoor

Walk It Your Way

If you cannot join the hosted Devon walk, you can still take part through Walk It Your Way.

Choose your own route and distance at any time between World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October and Sunday 25th October 2026. Walk alone or gather friends, family, colleagues and four-legged companions to support Hospitality Action in a way that works for you.

Register for Walk for Wellbeing Devon

Pull on your walking boots and join Bovey Castle, Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa and Devon’s hospitality community on Sunday 18th October.

Together, we can enjoy a wonderful day on Dartmoor while taking meaningful steps for the people who make hospitality so special.

Register for Walk for Wellbeing