Long Distance Walkers Association

Long Distance Walkers Association
Founded1972 (1972)
FounderChris Steer, Alan and Barbara Blatchford
TypeNot for profit, volunteer-led organisation
FocusLong distance walking
Area served
England, Wales and Scotland
Members10,000+
Chairperson
Madeleine Watson
Websitewww.ldwa.org.uk

The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) is a British not for profit, volunteer-led association whose aim is "to further the common interests of those who enjoy Long Distance Walking" in rural, urban, mountainous, coastal and moorland areas. The LDWA is recognised as the sports governing body for the discipline of "long distance walking" in England, Wales and Scotland.