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Events and Challenges in the Lake District, Cumbria
Keswick Mountain Festival: 16 - 20 May 2012
Keswick Mountain Festival is an action packed, five day festival celebrating the best the great outdoors has to offer in the heart of the Lake District. Full of activities including sporting competitions, adventure challenges, your favourite outdoor brands and great inspirational speakers.
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Karrimor Great Trail Challenge: 17 June 2012
A brand new running event will take place this June amidst the stunning backdrop of the Lake District, brought to you by the organisers of the Bupa Great North Run and British Gas Great North Swim. The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge is set for Sunday 17th June 2012 and will feature 10km, half marathon and marathon events that all start and finish in Great Bank Farm, Keswick.
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The British Gas Great North Swim: 22 - 24 June 2012
The UK's biggest outdoor swimming event is now taking place over 3 days. Choose from a half mile, one mile or two mile swim in the beautiful waters of Windermere.
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Kendal Mountain Festival: 15 - 18 November 2012
Kendal Mountain Festival is an internationally-known event attracting adventurers, climbers, film-makers and world-class lecturers from around the globe. A packed festival full of the very best films, speakers, books and exhibitions covering all aspects of mountain and adventure sports culture.
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challenge events: throughout the year
the Lake District and Cumbria is home to a whole host of challenge events throughout the year. Whether you are happier on foot or on two wheels there is an event to put you to the test!
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