Wasdale Head
Walking Events Calendar near Wasdale Head 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wasdale Head for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Guided hike from Old Dungeon Ghyll over Bowfell and Esk Pike, around 9 miles with 3,200ft ascent, about 7 to 8 hours on Lakeland fells for intermediate to advanced fitness.
August 2026
Walkers can complete the 13.6 miles off road route from Morland village via Eden Valley rivers and woodlands, with two checkpoints offering water and snacks, 5 hour cut off.
September 2026
Walkers can tackle the fell marathon of 26.4 miles from Caldbeck on a circular route over five Wainwrights, with water and snack stations, two checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.
Open to walkers, the fully way marked 47 mile route from Low Cunsey Farm circles Lake Windermere on tracks and trails with GPX, 5 feed stations and generous cut offs.
October 2026
The walk starts at Glenridding Steamer Pier with a 30 minute steamer to Howtown, steamer £11.50 and weather dependent. Easy fell route with boggy and rocky sections, 450 m to 650 m ascent, distance 10 km to 12 km.
Walkers can choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km routes starting and finishing in Glenridding on well marked trails through ancient woodlands and Helvellyn foothills; carry your own water as there are no water stations.
20 miles or 24 miles from Parkin Memorial Hall, Pooley Bridge, around Ullswater on mixed tracks and rocky fell paths, choice of start time and staffed checkpoints.
November 2026
Walkers have 10 km and 14 km routes from Glenridding along Ullswater east shore on scenic uneven trails with climbs; routes are well marked and a boat start may be used.
December 2026
Walkers are welcome to explore lumpy forest roads and trails at Whinlatter with routes of 5 km or 8 km. These chip timed courses have no cut off times.
January 2027
March 2027
Walkers can tackle 30 Miles on mixed off road trails from Morland village near Penrith through the Eden Valley and along the Pennines and Howgills, with 3000 ft ascent, 4 checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.
Walkers start at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall on an out and back to Hallin Fell with options of 6 miles, 10 miles or 13 miles, with a drinks stop at Martindale Church.
A full crossing on foot from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay covering 300KM across mountain trails, moorland, forest tracks and roads, with staffed checkpoints offering food, water, sleeping and first aid.
Walkers can tackle the 100 km from St Bees to Shap via coastal and mountain terrain; checkpoints offer water, hot food, indoor access, toilets, bag drop; overall cut off 30 hours.
April 2027
Walks of 10K and 16K start and finish at Hawkshead on marked trails and bridleways with fell views and the steep Coffin Trail; bring water and a reusable cup.
Fully marked 8K (360m ascent) or 5K (240m ascent) routes reach Seat How and return via forest trails to the visitors centre; chip timed, GPX available and no cut offs.
May 2027
Starts and finishes at Staveley Recreation Ground, walks of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon on marked footpaths and bridleways with fells, tarns, woodland and water stations on course.
The Lap Clockwise offers walkers a fully signposted circumnavigation of Windermere of 47 Miles / 75K, starting at Low Cunsey Farm, with GPS tracking, a halfway bag drop at Troutbeck and stocked feed stations.