The
organisers regret to announce that because of the ongoing situation with
coronavirus we are cancelling the 2020 Kendal Walking Festival. Arrangements will be made to refund ticketholders as soon as possible. Kendal is set to host its fourth walking festival! Kendal makes a superb base
for those who enjoy walking. Surrounded by beautiful scenery it offers a wide
variety of walking experiences. It’s a 5-minute drive into the Lake District
National Park and 20 minutes from the Yorkshire Dales. England’s largest and
deepest lakes and its highest mountains are within easy reach. The scenic
Cumbria Coastal Way and the Dales Way both pass close to Kendal. Popular walking places in Lancashire are also only an
hour away. It’s quick and easy to get here – we are close to the M6, most trains on the West Coast Mainline stop at Oxenholme (Lake District) and Manchester and
Liverpool airports are about 1.5 hours away.
The town, once
home to Britain’s most famous walk writer A Wainwright (AW), has a lot to offer
in itself, whether you’re looking for culture, nature, history, shopping, eating
or drinking. With its bus and train links you don’t even need to use a
car.
Our 4th Walking Festival
(8th to 11th May 2020) offers an opportunity to explore this wonderful town,
with its roots embedded so deeply in the peaceful landscapes that surround it.
The festival has something for everyone regardless of his or her walking
capabilities. And while you are here, why not
stay on a few extra days and sample the nearby castles, gardens, and other
attractions.  |