About

A walking and wellbeing festival to take place 14-20 September 2026 in and around Sedbergh, the Howgills and the Lune Valley. This Festival is sponsored by The Black Bull Inn, Sedbergh, Dalesway Therapies and Sedbergh Summits guided walks and mountain adventures.

Walks around Sedbergh, the Howgills & the Lune Valley

By SedberghSummits

Monday 14 September 2026 - Sedbergh & Fostrow Fell - A pleasant walk through Sedbergh and the hamlet of Millthrop then ascending Fostrow Fell for excellent views towards the Howgills. We conclude by following the River Rawthay. 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours. Meet at The Black Bull Inn 10.30am

Tuesday 15th September 2026 - Practical Navigation Essentials - spend the afternoon with a qualified Mountain Leader; build your confidence and ability to master the use of a map and compass, learn some simple navigation strategies, understand the pros and cons of navigation apps and have a go putting it all into practice on a local fell. 3 miles / 4 hours. Meet at The Black Bull Inn 1pm

Wednesday 16 September 2026. - Cautley Spout & the Calf - From the Cross Keys Inn, we visit Cautley Spout, the highest waterfall in England before progressing to the summit of the Calf with extensive views over Lakeland, & Yorkshire Dales. 6 miles / 4 hours.  Meet at the Cross Keys Inn 10.30am

Thursday 17 September 2026 - Firbank Fell & River Lune (walks & wild swim) - From just outside Sedbergh, we ascend Firbank Fell to visit Fox's Pulpit where the Quaker movement started, before descending to the River Lune and an opportunity for a wild swim. 4.5 miles / 3 hours. Meet at Lincoln's Inn Bridge, 10.30am

Friday 18 September 2026 - Howgills Traverse - From the Black Bull Sedbergh, we ascend onto the highest Howgill Fells before visiting Cautley Spout and the valley of Bowderdale, finishing at the King's Head Ravenstone Dale. 10.5 miles / 6 hours.  Meet at the Black Bull Inn 10am.

Saturday 19 September 2026- A Pennine Journey - From the Cross Keys Inn, in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright - author of a Pennine Journey, we follow the River Rawthay to Farfield Mill and Sedbergh. 5 miles / 3 hours. Meet at The Cross Keys Inn 10.30am.

Sunday 20 September 2026 - A circuit of Wild Boar Fell- A high moorland walk from the Eden Valley, ascending through an impressive lime stone gorge onto Wild Boar Fell then returning via Swarth Fell - 8 miles / 5 hours. Meet at Aisgill Layby 10am. 

NEW Wellbeing Sessions

By local providers

Monday 14 September 2026 5-6pm  - Yoga for all, Dent Methodist Chapel.  Improve balance, flexibility, learn relaxation techniques, breathwork, build strength.  By Elly

Tuesday 15 September 2026  

• 4.15-5.15pm - Fascia Release & Lengthening,  People's Hall After a day on the fells we open our feet & fascia to release restrictions and lengthen the tissue. By Yonne Dalesway Therapies
• 4.45-5.45pm - Tea, Cake and Tropic Skincare.  The 3 Hares, Black Bull Inn, - Enjoy Tea, Coffee, Cake and try out some Tropic Skincare, packed with natural ingredients.  By Gemma 
• 5.30-6.30pm - FunKi Fascia Freestyle Groove. People's Hall  If you like music & dance then join us, let go dance like no-one's watching & find your rhythm.  By Yonne Dalesway Therapies
• 7pm - 8pm - Absolute Beginner Line Dancing Taster Session.  Sedbergh White Hart Sports and Social Club.  Opportunity to give Linedancing a go without commitment.  By Spirit of the West Linedancing. 

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Dent Methodist Chapel    

• 5.45-6.45pm - Gentle Yoga, Starting on chairs, breath and relaxation. By Elly
• 7-8pm - Build strength and core yoga.  By Elly

Thusday 17 September 2026  5-5.45pm Organic Bliss Yoga  People's Hall.  Relaxing class to ease tired muscles and rejuvenate the body after walking.  By Carol

Friday 18 September 2026 9.30-10.30am FunKi Fascia Fitness. People's Hall.  We open our feet & fascia, release restrictions, lengthen tissue and improve balance,. By Yvonne, Dalesway Therapies

The Black Bull Inn : A Contemporary Inn, Restaurant & Pub in Sedbergh.

Award Winning Food by Nina Matsugana

At the foot of the Howgill Fells, The Black Bull is shaped by its surroundings — wild, generous, and full of character. Our food draws from the landscapes that surround us, led by the seasons and grounded in honest technique. With rooms designed for comfort and calm, and a dining experience that speaks quietly of craft, we invite you to slow down, stay a while, and explore something familiar made new. Contact The Black Bull at  www.theblackbullsedbergh.co.uk / +44(0)1539620264 for details.

Talks at the Black Bull Inn, Sedbergh

Monday 14 September 6-7pm and Friday 18 September 6 -7 pm

Talk - Navigation for Fell Walkers.  This one-hour talk will introduce the use of an ordnance survey map and silva compass to novice navigators, giving you the skills and confidence to follow public rights of way and fell paths in fair weather conditions. We will cover navigation theory during the talk, this can be augmented by practical sessions on any of the day walks in the program. 

Tuesday 15 September 6-7pm.

Talk - Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia.  Chris Butterfield’s love of the outdoors began in his teenage years, eventually leading to an interest in the life and work of Alfred Wainwright. Chris has built one of the most comprehensive private collections of Wainwright material, including rare books, original printing materials, personal objects and memorabilia. He is the author of Wainwright Memories, has written articles, and appeared on television and radio to discuss Wainwright’s guidebooks, legacy and continuing appeal. In 2025, his collection featured as a dedicated Wainwright exhibition at The Armitt. Contact Chris at www.alfredwainwright.co.uk

Wednesday 16 September 6 -7pm

Talk - Managing Emergencies on the Fells.  This one hour talk will review why emergencies happen and how to avoid having to call for mountain rescue whilst on the Fells. We will consider what to carry, how to plan your day and how to make sensible decisions, before concluding with some strategies and approaches so that you know what to do should an emergency happen. 

Thursday 17 September 6 – 7pm

Talk – The Red Squirrels of Sedbergh.   This one-hour talk and Q&A will describe the work of Sedbergh Red Squirrel Society and how it seeks to promote and protect the local Red Squirrel populations. All purchase will go directly to supporting this work. The Black Bull Inn Sedbergh.

Annoucement

'Cumbria Toursim choose the Sedbergh walking & Wellbeing Festival to launch the Westmorland & Furness Way - long distance footpath'

Join us for the opening event at the Black Bull at 10.30am on Tuesday 15th September.. Register your interest with ashaw@cumbriatourism.org

Details of the walk are here: 

https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/westmorland-and-furness-way

Location

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Sedbergh Walking and Wellness Festival
The Black Bull Inn, 44 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5BL

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