Archives for May 2009


 

Win a Rucksack with Haglofs and Keswick Mountain Festival

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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There’s no fear of facing the elements during this year’s Festival thanks to the generous support of leading outdoor brand HAGLOFS, who have kitted out the volunteers from head to toe. Haglofs are offering one person the opportunity to win a Mach Large Ruck Sack.

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Round The World Runner Rosie Swale Pope To Run From Penrith To Keswick

Friday, May 8th, 2009

  Keswick Mountain Festival promised two free tickets to whoever ran the furthest to listen to round-the-world runner Rosie Swale Pope on Wednesday 13 May 2009.

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You’ve still got time to book an exciting event….

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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If you are still wondering what to do during the five day, fun-filled, family festival, here are a few highlights:     Wednesday 13 May Love Food?

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Water and Millican

Friday, May 8th, 2009
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Water With the wettest valley in England – Borrowdale – on our doorstep, it’s easy to take water for granted. Rain is our regular companion when out walking, with fresh, clear water flowing in the becks, filling the tarns and tumbling down the ghylls.  It’s often surprising to learn

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The Keswick Mountain Festival Drawing Competition

Thursday, May 7th, 2009
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Winners Announced Over the last few months The Keswick Mountain Festival and The Cumberland Pencil Museum have been running a Drawing Competition, open to all ages of artists. We invited artists to share with us an image of, Keswick The Outdoor Capital of Britain, and The Cumberland Pencil Museum, the home of Derwent Fine Art Pencils. We are thrilled [...]

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Adventure Travel Magazine Competition

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
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Justine Jones is the lucky winner of the Keswick Mountain Festival Competition that has been running in the Adventure Travel Magazine, sponsored by New Balance. Justine wins: - Entry into the Open 5+ Adventure Race at the Keswick Mountain Festival - £200pp of New Balance Apparel - Accommodation at the Kings Head Hotel in Keswick Congratulations to Justine and good [...]

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TGO Magazine Competition

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
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Entry to this competition is now closed. The lucky winner is Mike Smart with the winning answer: Sir Chris Bonington is the Patron of Keswick Mountain Festival Congratulations to Mike who has won: A choice of 5 pairs of tickets to attend special Festival talks with any of our speakers. A tour of Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. An Ordnance Survey rucksack [...]

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