Saturday 25th July 2026 4:15pm ‑ 6:20pm

Join David Evans, Scheme Manager of the former Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership, on board a Cumbria Classic Coach for a whistlestop tour.

Featuring some of the loveliest landscapes and villages in the Westmorland Dales as well as discussions about local history, geology, farming and archaeology, highlights include Nateby, Mallerstang to Pendragon Castle and over to Ravenstonedale – and there might be the odd surprise, too!

The tour runs from 16:15 to 18:15 and starts at the bus stop outside Costa, Kirkby Stephen.

Booking required, so please contact info@westmorlanddalesfestival.org

Some other events in July 2026

Saturday 25th July 2026 - Sunday 26th July 2026

Westmorland Dales Festival

The Westmorland Dales Festival begins! Running across the weekend of 25-26 July, we’re celebrating the culture and heritage of our beautiful area.
On Saturday 25 July you can enjoy walking tours of Orton and Great Asby. Discover these historic villages and learn all about their past residents.
These two-hour walks begin at 1030am, but places are limited, so head to westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events to book your spot.

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Saturday 25th July 2026 10:00am

Armitt Museum

A tour of the Armitt Museum and Gallery in Ambleside.

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Monday 27th July 2026 - Friday 14th August 2026

Road Closure: Smorthwaite

(Smorthwaite Culvert Retaining Wall Repair), which is programmed to take place from 27 July to 14 August, with a maximum duration of three weeks.

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