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Walking festivals in North West

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The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £30
  • Early bird
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
There's something for everyone at the Lake District Running Festival! Explore the local fells and valleys with an expert instructor on an enjoyable guided walk at your pace. All abilities welcome.
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • FREE
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Guided Walk

There's something for everyone at the Lake District Running Festival! Explore the local fells and valleys with an expert instructor on an enjoyable guided walk at your pace. All abilities welcome.

  • Hilly
  • Age 5 & over
  • 1 day hiking
Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. With safety, food, water, and entertainment all covered, you’re free to focus on the journey and spectacular scenery.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £189-£289
  • New reduced rates
Grasmere, Lake District National Park, UK

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. With safety, food, water, and entertainment all covered, you’re free to focus on the journey and spectacular scenery.

Reduced rates for under 18s

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 8 & over
  • Walking festival

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