Keswick Mountain Festival 16th- 18th May 2025
Keswick Mountain Festival is back for 2025 and its better than ever! The weekend promises to provide a jam-packed weekend full of sporting events, activities, live music, inspirational speakers, and a huge array of fantastic outdoor brands. There is also a wide range of quality food and drink stalls to keep your energy levels high throughout the two days!
Located in Crow Park which overlooks Derwentwater and has Skiddaw as a backdrop, Keswick Mountain Festival is always a memorable weekend for families and groups of friends. The atmosphere is electric, whether your taking part in one of the sporting events, supporting a loved one or just exploring what the festival has on offer, everyone has a smile on their face and looking for a good time!
There is a range of sporting events to enter, for all ages and abilities. From running 5k to running 50k, the 2 peaks hike to the 8 peaks hike; open water swimming, cycling, triathlons and adventure racing if you fancy giving it a go, there will be something to suit you!
One of the highlights of the weekend is the tent talks where speakers from a range of outdoors and adventure backgrounds share their experiences. It is inspiring, empowering, and makes you want to take on new experiences yourself. Some of the speakers on the line up this year are:
- Elsie Downing- trail runner, writer and all-round outdoors lover
- David Miller- Photographer
- Hetty Kingston- Adventurer and business owner
- Jo Moseley- Author of Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding in the Lake District
End your day with some live music and a boogie, with the open air stage showcasing a variety of musicians, with Derwentwater as its backdrop it is a spectacular way to end the day!
