Howgill Fells Walking Weekend

11th - 13th April 2025

Sedbergh, Howgill Fells

Join us for our Howgill Fells Walking Weekend in the beautiful rolling hills of the Howgill Fells in the western Yorkshire Dales, and enjoy a wonderful weekend of adventures, shared experiences and new friendships.

Sedbergh is a lovely small town nestled at the foot of the magnificent Howgill Fells, a range of open rolling hills and deep valleys that offer some of England’s finest walking. With a history stretching back over a thousand years, here you will find the remains of a motte and bailey castle as well as the beautiful 12th Century St Andrew’s Church, where George Fox also preached in its churchyard. The narrow Main Street is lined with old shops and cottages; indeed, Sedbergh is known as England’s Book Town as its many bookshops testify. The walking around Sedbergh is  excellent, with the rounded summits of the Howgill Fells easily accessible, such as The Calf, Calders, Arant Haw and Winder, all of which are linked by sweeping broad grassy ridges and saddles. There are also wooded valleys, old railway viaducts, geological fault lines, lovely villages and cosy pubs to explore too.

Mark Reid is the author of The Inn Way… to Yorkshire Dales, and has walked the Howgill Fells exensively and so knows the surrounding countryside and hills extremely well.

Walking Weekend based from: Dalesman Inn, Sedbergh

Evening entertainment

Friday evening (9pm) - Meet at the Dalesman Inn for our 'icebreaker' pub evening, where you can relax, socialise and meet your fellow walkers, choose your level of walk for Sturday and Sunday. These meals are optional and are not included in the price.

Arriving early on Friday? Your guides will be eating at the pub at 7:30pm on Friday evening - you are most welcome to join us for a meal; just let us know so we can add you to our table.

Saturday evening (7:45pm) - Meal at Dalesman Inn (optional), followed by a fantastic Pub Quiz Night with Mark Reid as your quizmaster! Prizes for the winning team.

Walks

There will be a choice of adventurous or leisurely guided walks on Saturday and Sunday, with Mark Reid and one of his colleagues (who have exceptional local knowledge). The precise routes will be determined just before the event, taking into consideration weather conditions etc. You will be able to sign up for your chosen walk at the Friday evening 'icebreaker', where you will also be able to discuss the walks with Mark Reid.

Saturday (9:30am) - choice of adventurous or leisurely walks, with routes across the dales, hills and fells of the Howgill Fells - superb and varied routes with amazing landscapes. Return back to the pub late afternoon to recount your day’s adventures.

Sunday (10am) - choice of adventurous or leisurely walks, with routes across the surrounding dales, moors and hills. Return back to the pub mid afternoon for a final drink before bidding fond farewells... until the next Walking Weekender!

Choice of walks: We usually offer a choice of adventurous or leisurely walks on both days. Saturday is a 'full day' from 9:30am until 5pm, whilst Sunday is a 'half day' from 10am until around 3pm. We will either split into two groups from the start, or we may walk as one group during the morning and then offer 'longer' or 'shorter' routes after lunch.

Sedbergh facilities & accommodation

How to get to Sedbergh
Sedbergh lies along the A684 a couple of miles to the east of Junction 37 of the M6. The nearest train station is at Oxenholme near Kendal on the West Coast Mainline, 10 miles to the west.

Facilities
Sedbergh has three pubs, B&Bs, self catering accommodation, campsites, supermarket, bakery/deli, pharmacy, general shops and cafes.

Accommodation
For accommodaiton suggestions please see TeamWalking website

Price

ONLY £95 per person for the Walking Weekender

What's included

• Sunday Night 'icebreaker' evening at the pub.

• Choice of guided walks on Saturday and Sunday

• Walks guided by qualified & knowledgeable Mountain Leaders. 

• Saturday evening Pub QuIz Night.

• Use of our Outdoor Gear if required.

• TeamWalking Loyalty Reward Scheme more info

Please provide your own travel, food and accommodation for the weekend, as well as your own walking boots. Over 18s only - Walking Weekenders are designed for adults. Discount vouchers issued at the weekend.

Experience & fitness:

• No walking experience required. Full guidance will be given.

• A reasonable level of fitness is required as the natural environment can be demanding at times. All walks may include uneven ground, rough terrain, stiles, stream crossings, fields, valleys, moorland, hills, pathless hillsides, paths and tracks, lanes and country roads as well as a number of ascents and descents; we may experience adverse weather conditions. A typical day's walk in Hadrian's Wall country!

• We can provide full outdoor walking gear, including waterproof jackets, trousers, fleeces, rucksacks, gloves and hats. Please provide boots.

• We are fully qualified, insured and first aid trained Mountain Leaders.

• So far, we have taken over 19,000 people walking in the countryside, and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.

• Part of the attraction of hill walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk or accident and/or injury. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.

• Our full Terms and Conditions can be found on the Consent Form

* The choice of walks is dependent upon there being more than 8 participants taking part in the event; if there are less than 8 participants then there will be one walk per day (full day's walk on Monday and shorter walk on Tuesday, finishing mid afternoon).