The Great Outdoors Spring 2019

7 MARCH – AUGUST 1
Cyfoeth ein Corsydd
Exhibition
YR YSGWRN,
TRAWSFYNYDD
The history and traditions of
peatlands are brought to life
through the medium of ilm, audio
clips and old equipment that
were used for peat cutting. Some
treasures found buried deep in
bogs will also be on show.
yrysgwrn.com

4 — 20 APRIL
Hold Fast by Conrad
Anker
UK THEATRES
Considered one of the
world’s greatest climbers and
mountaineers of our time, Conrad
Anker brings the story of his
climbing life, Hold Fast: Yosemite to
Everest to Meru, to audiences in a
brand new ‘An Evening with...’ style
talk to 12 selected theatres across
the country, presented by Speakers
from the Edge. Visit the website to
ind your nearest talk.
Cost: approximately £20
speakersfromtheedge.com

27 APRIL – 6 MAY
Haltwhistle Spring
Walking Festival
NORTHUMBERLAND
The festival returns to give you the
chance to explore Hadrian’s Wall
Country, Northumberland National
Park and the North Pennines

AONB. Every day there is a longer

and shorter walk. On four days

there will also be a Special interest

walk.

Cost: £7-£13 per walk

haltwhistlewalkingfestival.org

27 APRIL – 6 MAY

Ulverston WalkFest

CUMBRIA

This ten-day walking festival

celebrates the industrial and

maritime history of the area, the

beautiful Morecambe Bay and

the wonders of nature in the Lake

District. Celebrating its 20th

anniversary, there will be a range

of walks suitable for all abilities.

Children under 16 can participate

for free.

Cost: £3 - £6.50

ulverstonwalkfest.co.uk

2 MAY

A Crawl Down The Ogre

AYR TOWN HALL

Doug Scott and Chris Bonington

made the irst ascent of The

Ogre (7285m) in the Karakoram

in 1977. Join Doug Scott for an

evening recounting this expedition,

with proceeds from ticket sales

going to Community Action Nepal.

Doors open at 6pm with the lecture

starting at 7pm.

Cost: £15 general, £13 concession

canepal.org.uk/2019-lectures

1-4 MAY

Harris Walking Festival

OUTER HEBRIDES

An action-packed line-up of guided

walks, outdoor activities, taster

sessions and guest speakers.

iohmf.co.uk

10-14 MAY

Kendal Walking

Festival

CUMBRIA

Kendal is hosting its third walking

festival, featuring three days

of guided walking ranging from

easy to strenuous. Expect to see

some fascinating talks and enjoy

exploring the gateway to the

Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

National Park.

Cost Free - £10

http://www.kendalwalkingfestival.co.uk

16-19 MAY

Keswick Mountain

Festival

KESWICK

Enjoy a weekend full of food, drink,

a live music festival and plenty

outdoor walks and tours at the

vibrant Keswick Mountain festival.

There’s also plenty of sporting

events on offer, including cycling,

swimming and a triathlon.

Cost: up to £135, some events free

keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

18 MAY – 2 JUNE

Chilterns Walking

Festival

THE CHILTERNS

Enjoy a 16-day programme of over

80 guided walks and special events

covering the rural countryside of

Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire,

Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Cos: from £3

visitchilterns.co.uk/walkingfest

24 MAY

Transforming Scotland's

Heartland

BIRNAM

A John Muir Trust event. Enjoy

poetry, spoken word performances

and more from nature writer

Jim Crumley, Schiehallion Land

Manager Liz Auty and poet Lesley

Wilson. Treat yourself to wine and

canapes for £6.50, purchased at

the event. Birnam Arts Centre 7pm

Cost: free

birnamarts.com

23 JUNE

Purbeck Plod

SWANAGE

The popular Purbeck Plod returns

for 2019, with the option to do

a 12, 16 or 25 mile walk. These

walks form a great introduction to

the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, with

drinks and refreshments offered

along the way.

Cost: £6 - £8

eastdorsetramblers.org.uk/

purbeckplod

ALMANAC

EVENTS March - June 2019

CALENDAR

22 The Great Outdoors Spring 2019

Conrad
Anker

Chilterns

Walking

Festival

Cyfoeth

ein

Corsydd