Keswick Mountain Festival is a celebration of outdoor sports and adventure, running 15–17 May 2026. Expect a fully immersive experience, combining world-class mountain sports, live music, inspirational speakers, top outdoor brands, and a tempting selection of food and drink. With 18 sports events on offer including trail running, hiking, open water swimming, road cycling, triathlon, and adventure racing. There’s something for every adventurer.
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From the M6 (traveling both North or South) take Junction 40 at Penrith for the North Lakes. From J40, follow the A66 West for approximately 17 miles to Keswick. The AA Route Planner and RAC Route Planner are an excellent way to plan your route to Keswick. Festival Location Festival site for Sat Navs is CA12 5DJ Whatthreewords – the main entrance is ///presides.stops.pavilions
Lancaster to Keswick Fri 16 May Lancaster to Penrith (train) X4 bus to Keswick – buses every 30 mins. c40 minute journey. OR take the scenic route and catch the bus all the way! 555 from Lancaster to Keswick, buses every hour. 3 hour journey. Manchester to Keswick Sat 17 May Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith (train) X4 bus to Keswick – buses every 30 mins. c40 minute journey. Newcastle to Keswick Sat 17 May Newcastle to Penrith (train via Carlisle) X4 bus to Keswick – buses every 30 mins. c40 minute journey. OR take the bus from Carlisle Newcastle to Carlisle (train) 554 bus to Keswick – see timetable for departure times. c 1 hour 23 mins journey.
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