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The Biggest Ever Ullswater Outdoor Festival 2010

Now in its 5^th year The Ullswater Outdoor Festival runs from 25^th September to 3^rd October and offers guided walks and activities on land and water, great speakers and the opportunity to trial outdoor clothing from Sprayway. Most activities are FREE and explore the breathtaking surroundings of The Ullswater Valley. You will find the organizers “Yurt” beside the Tourist Information Centre, Glenridding in the foothills of Hellvellyn, Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. Radio 2’s Stuart Maconie headlines this year’s bill of evening entertainment; which also features the acclaimed Ian Tyler of Keswick Mining Museum, Robert Farrah author of Stone Circles of Cumbria, Jane Yates adventurer and mum with humorous and philosophical recollections of her escapades with mountaineering husband Simon Yates. This year’s events include FREE guided walks with National Park Rangers, Wild Swimming, Rock Climbing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Navigation, Map reading workshops, Archery and more…  Supporting the Festival Ullswater Steamers will only charge £1 per trip for any Festival Event.

Tickets for evening events now on sale at Catstycam Outdoor Shop at Glenridding and Pooley bridge

So Much to Discover
Enjoy the spectacular panoramas of Ullswater from the ‘ullswater steamers’ which regularly sail the length of the lake, calling at different landing stages en route. There is certainly much to admire in this glorious landscape and plenty to discover too in the picture-postcard hamlets and villages around Ullswater. From historic sites and monuments to stately homes, visitor centres and unique Cumbrian craft, there is an opportunity to experience many different aspects of Lakeland life both past and present.

When it comes to eating, Ullswater offers just as varied a menu. Around the lake you will find a superb choice of restaurants – including some internationally-acclaimed establishments – plus cafes and pubs, many featuring delicious local specialities.

If you choose to make Ullswater your holiday base, you will be delighted by the range and quality of accommodation available. We have quality hotels, charming guest houses and bed and breakfasts, farmhouses and self-catering accommodation, as well as excellent caravan and camping parks to suit every visitor's accommodation needs.

You could spend 2 weeks in Ullswater and still not exhaust all the possibilities for outdoor discovery. Many of the Lake District’s most famous fell walks have their starting point from around Ullswater, including the magnificent trek up to Helvellyn’s summit via Striding Edge.

More paths to pleasure
There are plenty of other heady delights awaiting the experienced walker, but Ullswater is also a paradise for those who prefer to follow less strenuous paths. Around the lake and valley are many delightful low-level trails, leading the walker on foot through stunningly beautiful countryside where many discoveries await - from cascading waterfalls to herds of wild red deer and the occasional red squirrel.

If you have come to the Lake District for adventure activity Ullswater is the place to be! Rock climbing, pony trekking, mountain biking, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing are just some of the sports which can be enjoyed here at virtually any skill level. Complete novices are well catered for with a wide variety of accredited Outdoor Centres which provide equipment hire and professional instruction.