Upcoming events
Wordworth way - launch - come join us on the first walk
A Lake District First! LAUNCH DAY! ‘Wordsworth Way’ 5 miles or 16... you choose Part of the celebration there is to be an inaugural walk from the University of Cumbria, Ambleside - Patterdale Finding 15 heritage features along the route celebrating William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s story and Circle. This walk is free. Contact us for details.
Marmalade Festival Stand
We are heading off to Dalmain's Marmalade Fest. Hiking Highs are invited to promote Red Deer hikes in Dalemain Estate & Martindale Valley. Our stand will sit alongside Marmalade retailers including Fortnum & Mason. Who who'd have thought Nordic Walking, exploring the fells, the oldest red deer herd in England and Marmalade are connected!
Bluebells & Buttermere Fells 3 Day Break
The Lake District is an excellent place to see one of the nation’s favourite wild flowers in all of its glory. Rannerdale in the Buttermere Valley could well be the very best of the best, hosting thousands of bluebells in May each year. It’s a magical sight whatever the weather… moody or bright, the carpets of blue are extraordinarily beautiful. Each day will offer a high and low level walk.
Armitt Museum Workshops
the Fabulous Wainwright Exhibition at the Armitt Museum, Ambleside invited Hiking Highs to deliver nordic walking & hikes. 25th April - Nordic Walking workshop & Loughrigg hike & 5th June Nordic Walking workshop only. Contact us for more information.
Lake District Running Festival
Combining the Grasmere Gallop & the OMM Annual Festival... the Lake District Running Festival has been created! Wow, what a combination... and we will be there in full flow with our Leki Poles Stand, and delivering Talks and Workshops with poles. Come and join in the fun... bring your family. there even a Nordic Walking Class and kids race for the Grasmere Gallop! or Head to the hills and test your navigation in the OMM Lite.
Patterdale Parish Boundary
As a 45 year old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, 'Beat The Bounds' of Patterdale Parish 27 miles - Full Boundary 15 miles - 1st Half 12 miles - 2nd Half 7 miles - downhill mini beat Don't be fooled by the distances - these are tough routes!
Featured events
Patterdale Parish Boundary
Join this 45 year old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, 'Beat The Bounds' of the Patterdale Parish. A variety of walks/runs (you choose)! Proceeds support the local school