Introduction
Events will include guided walks, wellbeing sessions and talks
This Festival is sponsored by The Black Bull Inn, Sedbergh, Dalesway Therapies and Sedbergh Summits guided walks and mountain adventures.
The Black Bull Inn is a contemporary inn, restaurant & pub with award winning food by Nina Matsugana. The Black Bull is shaped by its surroundings, wild, generous, and full of character. The food draws from the landscapes that surround us, led by the seasons and grounded in honest technique. With rooms designed for comfort and calm, and a dining experience that speaks quietly of craft, you are invited to slow down, stay a while, and explore something familiar made new. www.theblackbullsedbergh.co.uk
Dalesways Therapies provide advice and practical sessions, ideally outdoors, on why direct skin contact with the earth (grass, soil, stones & natural water) improves our energy, health, sleep & longevity whilst reducing stress, inflammation, muscle soreness & fatigue. Contact Yvonne or Fritz direct at www.daleswaytherapies.co.uk or phone 07795 063107 if you would like to book in for treatments during your stay.
Sedbergh Summits provide guided walks, treks and mountain adventures around Sedbergh, the Howgills, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. www.sedberghsummits.org.uk
Event list
Guided walk – Sedbergh & Fostrow Fell from the Black Bull Inn
A pleasant walk through Sedbergh and the hamlet of Millthrop then ascending Fostrow Fell for excellent views towards the Howgills. We conclude by following the River Rawthay. 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours.
View details >Talk – Navigation for Fell Walkers.
This one-hour talk will introduce the use of an ordnance survey map and silva compass to novice navigators, giving you the skills and confidence to follow public rights of way and fell paths in fair weather conditions.
View details >Guided walk – Howgills Skyline from the Black Bull Inn
Traverse the ‘Sleepy Elephants’ from Sedbergh to Carlin Bridge, taking six summits along an undulating ridge.
View details >Talk – Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia
Chris Butterfield, the author of Wainwright Memories, has written articles, and appeared on television and radio to discuss Wainwright’s guidebooks, legacy and continuing appeal.
View details >Guided walk – Cautley Spout & the Calf
From the Cross Keys Inn, we visit Cautley Spout, the highest waterfall in England before progressing to the summit of the Calf with extensive views over Lakeland, & Yorkshire Dales. 6 miles / 4 hours
View details >Talk – Managing Emergencies on the Fells
This one hour talk will review why emergencies happen and how to avoid having to call for mountain rescue whilst on the Fells.
View details >Guided walk – Firbank Fell & River Lune
From just outside Sedbergh, we ascend Firbank Fell to visit Fox’s Pulpit where the Quaker movement started, before descending to the River Lune and an opportunity for a wild swim. 4.5 miles / 3 hours.
View details >Talk – The Red Squirrels of Sedbergh
This one-hour talk and Q&A will describe the work of Sedbergh Red Squirrel Society and how it seeks to promote and protect the local Red Squirrel populations. All purchase will go directly to supporting this work.
View details >Guided walk – Howgills Traverse
From the Black Bull Sedbergh, we ascend onto the highest Howgill Fells before visiting Cautley Spout and the valley of Bowderdale, finishing at the King’s Head Ravenstone Dale. 10.5 miles / 6 hours.
View details >Talk – Navigation for Fell Walkers.
This one-hour talk will introduce the use of an ordnance survey map and silva compass to novice navigators, giving you the skills and confidence to follow public rights of way and fell paths in fair weather conditions.
View details >Guided walk – A Pennine Journey
From the Cross Keys Inn, in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright – author of a Pennine Journey, we follow the River Rawthay to Farfield Mill and Sedbergh. 5 miles / 3 hours.
View details >Guided walk – A circuit of Wild Boar Fell
A high moorland walk from the Eden Valley, ascending through an impressive lime stone gorge onto Wild Boar Fell then returning via Swarth Fell – 8 miles / 5 hours.
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