Workington
Walking Events Calendar near Workington 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Workington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 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.
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.
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.
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
Walkers can choose 10 km or a gentler 16 km Challenge from Coniston on well marked hard packed trails and bridleways with panoramic views of Coniston Water. Water stations are on course so carry a cup and dogs are not allowed.
Walkers can pick a family friendly 5.7 km route or a 10 km Nordic Walk on off road trails at Grasmere Showground amid lakeside fell scenery. The 5.7 km is family oriented and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.