Wigton
Walking Events Calendar near Wigton 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wigton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
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.
Well marked trails from Jenkin's Field, Glenridding around Ullswater: 5 km, 10 km or 15 km through woodlands and fells; underfoot mostly good but can be tricky.
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.
The Carlisle Remembrance Run offers walking options of 5 km and a not timed 2 km family walk. Routes are inclusive for wheelchairs prams and dogs on leads and entry includes a commemorative medal and refreshments at the finish; 5K entrants ca..
December 2026
Walkers follow a 2K route from the Victoria statue in Bitts Park via pavements and underpasses with some open road sections; ramps and lifts available and Santa suits must be collected prior.
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
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.
Walkers follow 160 km from Patterdale to The Lion Inn across fells, dales and moorland, with checkpoints providing water, hot food, indoor access, toilets and first aid.
April 2027
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.