Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing Festival 2026

Sedbergh Walking & Wellbeing Festival runs from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 September 2026, bringing together guided walks, practical outdoor talks and wellbeing activities around Sedbergh, the Howgills and Lune Valley.

The festival launches at the People's Hall at 3pm on Sunday 13 September. The main guided-walk programme begins the following morning.

Launch - Sunday 13 September

From 3pm to 5pm visitors can meet local health, wellbeing and creative providers. From 5pm to 6pm there is a welcome session with Mark Kenyon and a Freet Barefoot Shoes presentation by Daisy Jackson. Open-mic music and singing starts from 6pm, with healthy food and a bar also promoted.

Guided walks

• Mon 14, 10am: Sedbergh & Fostrow Fell, 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours
• Tue 15, 10am: Howgills Skyline
• Wed 16, 10.30am: Cautley Spout & The Calf, 6 miles / 4 hours
• Thu 17, 10.30am: Firbank Fell & River Lune, 4.5 miles / 3 hours
• Fri 18, 10am: Howgills Traverse, 10.5 miles / 6 hours
• Sat 19, 10.30am: A Pennine Journey, 5 miles / 3 hours
• Sun 20, 10.30am: Wild Boar Fell circuit, 8 miles / 5 hours

Evening talks

• Tue 15, 6pm: Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia
• Wed 16, 6pm: Managing Emergencies on the Fells
• Thu 17, 6pm: The Red Squirrels of Sedbergh
• Fri 18, 6pm: Navigation for Fell Walkers

Westmorland and Furness Way

The new 120-mile Westmorland and Furness Way is officially launched on Tuesday 15 September as part of festival week.

Choosing activities

The programme ranges from shorter valley-and-fell walks to demanding high-level days. Read each activity description before booking because terrain, ascent and fitness requirements differ significantly.

Weather and safety

High Howgills routes can become serious mountain days in poor weather. Take appropriate clothing, footwear, food and water and follow the guide's instructions.