Accessible tickets
Includes access to Big Top Live Music, daytime Tent Talks and Activities for you and free entry for a carer if needed.
Accessible Camping & Parking
Accessible Tent
Camping
Free Carer Ticket Available
Accessible Parking
Daily Parking Options
Mobiloo toilet and changing room is available for the whole weekend.
Accessible Guided Walks
Accessible Guided Walks
Friday and Saturday at 11am and again at 3pm.
Guided walks along the shore of Derwent Water and Cockshot Woods, hosted by Access the Dales. There will be a couple of TerrainHoppers for people to use on the days.
Set off on a beautiful, guided, stile-free circular adventure along the sparkling shores of Derwent Water, before weaving back through the peaceful woodland of Cockshot Wood, with breathtaking views across the lake to Cat Bells and Causey Pike. For an extra highlight, take a short detour to the iconic viewpoint at Friar’s Crag and soak in the scenery. At just over a mile and a half, this family-friendly route is a perfect introduction to the outdoors with Access the Dales.
Cost is £5 per person, with children and a companion going free.
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Paddle safer Course
from Paddlesport UK
Friday: 14.00 – 16.00
Sunday: 11:00 – 13.00
two-hour safety course for all people getting on the water.
Covering things like identifying the hidden risks, weather effects, safety equipment, and practical solutions to incidents on the water.
With our background in adaptive adventure, we will also cover considerations for keeping our family members and friends safe who live with an impairment.
- Arrive at the tent 30 minutes before
- £40 per person or £60 for two sharing a boat
- Suitable for 12+
What to expect…
- To get very wet.
- Some of the sessions are informational and some practical.
- Less focus on the skill of manoeuvring paddle craft.
- To mostly be in the vicinity of the launch point.
- This is about keeping our family safe even when practising, so we will be practising on ability typical adults rather than bringing
Kids and Family Wet
and Wild session
Friday: 14.00 – 15.00
Saturday: 11:00 – 12.00
Sunday: 10:00 – 11:00
family or young individuals to enjoy being on the water in a light hearted session.
There really is no choice about getting splashed, hit with a wet sponge, or squirted – these will all happen.
So will rescuing and (possibly kidnapping) toy ducks.
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£25 per person or £60 per boat
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Boat = Up to 3 persons of any age Or Boat = Up to 2 adults + 2 under 10s
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Young people over 10 years may attend unaccompanied – if the young person normally has support, please discuss.
What to expect…
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Lots of noise and boisterous behaviour.
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Falling in (unless you choose a stabilised craft).
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Racing around and competing.
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Getting wet – this is a wet session. BUT We will decide who wants to risk falling in at the start and choose stability as appropriate.
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Accompanied adults only.
Kids and Families quiet SEND-sensitive session
Friday: 15.00 – 16.00
Saturday: 10:00 – 11.00
Sunday: 11:00 – 12:00
Journeying, sensory challenges, and collective non-competitive games.
People won’t get wet or splashed (except for little accidents).
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£25 per person or £60 per boat
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Boat = Up to 3 persons of any age Or Boat = Up to 2 adults + 2 under 10s
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Young people over 10 years may attend unaccompanied – if the young person normally has support, please discuss.
What to expect…
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There will be announcements, racers starting, and bands on the bandstand near the launch point.
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There will likely be jet fighters passing overhead.
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Unaccompanied adults welcome.
Solo your boat
Friday: 16.00 – 17.00
Saturday: 16.00 – 17.00
The standard skill set for controlling an open canoe is to control the vessel from a single side.
It’s probably the biggest skill set leap in open canoeing; this session is dedicated to developing these solo skills.
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£25 per person
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Suitable for over 12 years
What to expect…
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Capsizing is possible bring spare clothes
Herberts Island
Adventure
Saturday: 13.00 – 16.00
Sunday: 13:00 – 16:00
A journey to Herberts Island for a spark-lit wood-fired-kettle heated (yes, you get a go) hot chocolate, explore and adventure around the island.
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£35 per person or £70 per boat
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Bring a packed lunch
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Boat = Up to 3 persons of any age Or Boat = Up to 2 Adult + 2 under 10’s
What to expect…
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In 2024, the conditions were so dry and windy that we opted not to light any fires and used the camp stoves.
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The boats will likely be joined together to prevent capsizing and ensure power to push against the wind.
Accessible General Information
We are putting facilities in place to make the runs, hikes, and cycle sportives as accessible as possible.
If you would like to take part in other events, eg the swims, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best facilitate this.
- The site is mainly an undulating field with a path running around the bottom of the field
- The Mobiloo is located in the main toilet block area
- Access to the Festival Village is free to enter before 5pm. But you need tickets to see the speakers and take part in the ‘have a go’ activities and access the evening live music after 5pm. All of the speaker sessions have capacity limits and are accessed on a first come first served basis
- Carer/support riders tickets are free and will be issued on proof of disability (DLA or PIP payment). Please order the paid for ticket and then email info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk with the proof of disability and your order number.
- Parking: Lakeside Car Park has 14 disabled spaces and operates on a pay & display basis – 3 hours free parking for disabled badge holders. This car park is open to the public and spaces cannot be reserved. There are toilets in this car park, including 1 disabled toilet. It is 300m to the Festival Village on tarmac
- Keswick Rugby Club is the dedicated car park for the Festival and can be booked in advance here. There are disabled parking spaces next to the entrance. It is a 1/4 mile to the Festival Village on tarmac and paths.