Whitehaven
Walking Events Calendar near Whitehaven 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Whitehaven for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Guided group hike over Bowfell and Esk Pike starting from Old Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale, Lake District. The challenging route is around 9 miles with 3,200 ft ascent and about seven hours walking, suited to intermediate to advanced hikers.
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
Walkers start from Glenridding Steamer Pier on Ullswater with a weather dependent 30 minute steamer to Howtown at extra cost. Route is 10 km to 12 km with 450 m to 650 m ascent, easy fell terrain with some boggy and rocky sections and many steps.
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.
November 2026
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.
March 2027
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
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.
June 2027
From Grasmere Showground walkers can choose a family 5.7 km route or a 10 km Nordic Walk on off road trails around Grasmere; children under 12 must be accompanied.
Well marked Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k walking routes start from Coniston around Coniston Water on mainly hard packed trails. Water stations; bring a cup.
The event starts at the Swinside Inn near Keswick; options are ten peaks in ten hours or Challenge5 of approx eight miles over five fells, rugged terrain and a waterproof map provided.