Archives for February 2012


 

Loving Outdoors return to Keswick Mountain Festival 2012

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Loving Outdoors will be pulling out all the stops when they make their return to the Keswick Mountain Festival in their distinctive grass covered van. Affectionately known as ‘The GUV’ (it stands for Grassed Up Van, we’re told) their four-wheeled field will be bringing the party to the shores of Derwentwater with competitions, games, great [...]

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EDZ Competition – Win Ultra shell jacket and baselayer

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

EDZ local Keswick company and sponsor of The Keswick Mountain Festival Sportive is offering you a chance to win some of their fantastic products worth over £85;- EDZ ultra-shell jacket – Ultra Lightweight windproof shell that packs down to the size of a tennis ball. Suitable for all types of  outdoor sports including walking, running, [...]

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EDZ Gear Competition

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. EDZ local Keswick company and sponsor of The Keswick Mountain Festival Sportive is offering you a chance to win some of their fantastic products worth over £85;- EDZ ultra-shell jacket – Ultra Lightweight windproof shell that packs down to the size of a tennis ball. Suitable for all types of  [...]

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Oakthwaite House B&B Competition

Friday, February 10th, 2012
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Our friends at Oakthwaite House, B&B in Keswick are offering you the chance to win a 2 night Bed and Breakfast stay during the Keswick Mountain Festival and we are throwing in a couple of tickets to see one of our fab speakers! What an amazing prize! Go to their facebook page to enter now.  [...]

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Cyclewise Cube demo rides announced

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Cyclewise are running Cube mountain bike demos on Saturday and Sunday at the festival. Instructors will lead you on a loop of Latrigg and Lonscale fell, where you will have plenty of opportunity to put your selected bike through its paces. Limited places avaliable, Book now.

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Borrowdale Trail Race Details Confirmed!

Monday, February 6th, 2012

This run is a trail runners dream, incorporating everything in terms of scenery and variation of terrain.  A key feature of the route is the well balanced mix of woodland trails, rocky singletracks and a few testing climbs following footpaths and bridleways. Two distances are available, 21KM and 13KM. Enter now.

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Simon Yates, Mick Fowler, Sir Chris Bonington and Andy Houseman – what a line up!

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

We believe this its the best line up yet!  These four amazing mountaineers and climbers are all confirmed to be part of this year’s festival and will be discussing and cogitating topical issues that get’s the climbing world going!  Watch this space as more speakers may be confirmed soon. Click here for more information This [...]

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Card Bookings now up and running

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
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We are pleased to announce that you can now pay for your theatre tickets and activities over the phone, all you need to do is decide what you want to see and do and give us a call on 01539 729 048. This year’s festival is set to be the best yet so make sure [...]

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