Throughout January and February - Appleby Town and Riverside Walk with a Blue Badge Guide. Every Tuesday until 28th February. Duration of each walk: 1.5 to 2 hours.
May
13th - The Fred Whitton Challenge
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a gruelling 112 mile sportive challenge ride for charity around the Lake District, run in memory of Fred Whitton. It starts and finishes at Coniston, and the route includes the climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott and Wrynose passes. For full details of the route and to enter visit www.fredwhittonchallenge.org.uk
June
3rd - The Yomp Mountain Challenge, Kirkby Stephen
The Full Yomp Mountain Challenge involves a run, or walk, of 23 miles, traversing the beautiful Cumbrian fells in the Upper Eden Valley near Kirkby Stephen. For those preferring a gentler aim, there are routes of 11.5 miles (Half Yomp) and 6.5 miles (Short Yomp). Full details are available on www.yomp.org
September
2nd - Helvellyn Triathlon
This is a very challenging race which includes a 1 mile swim in Ullswater, a 38 mile cycle ride - including the Kirkstone Pass and a 9 mile run up Helvellyn (3118 feet.) For further information visit the Trihard website
22nd to 30th - Ullswater Outdoor Festival
The Festival will include a series of free guided walks with Lake District National Park Rangers.
You are advised to check with the event organiser before setting out for a particular event. For other events in the area please visit our listing.
