Details have been announced for the fifth National forest walking festival organised by South Derbyshire District Council.

Featuring more than 80 varied walks the event takes place this year between 19-31 May 2012.

Discover rolling English countryside dissected by meandering rivers & canals, dotted with picturesque historic villages.

At its heart The National Forest, an environmental project where 8 million trees have been planted – a massive “Forest for the nation” being created across 200 square miles of gentle countryside.

From a gentle stroll, walks for the whole family, walks suitable for wheelchair users, to longer more strenuous rambles for keen walkers, the packed programme  should have something for you.

More details are available in the festivals leaflet - National Forest Walking Festival

Keswick is perfectly located for an outdoor adventure, this scenic market town is right on the shores of Derwent water and surrounded by high fells.

Explore more from Keswick sponsored by Jennings offers four different easy to moderate walks;

Download Explore more from Keswick leaflet

• Derwent water and Castlerigg stone circle
• Cat bells and lingholm
• Glenderaterra beck and the old Keswick railway line
• Borrowdale and Watendlath

Located between the flanks of Skiddaw and the shores of beautiful Derwent Water, Keswick is a lovely market town and a favourite destination for fell walkers and climbers, with the Borrowdale valley just a short distance to the south.

Look out for Jennings pubs along the walks and enjoy a pint of Cumberland Ale – you’re never far away from a well-deserved glass of Jennings beer!

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 4, OS Explorer OL5

Jennings Ale Trails - Long Distance walks sponsored by Jennings Brewery, explore some great days out in the Lake District and Cumbria. With routes to suit all abilities, you will be sure to take in some great scenery, good food and real ale.
Explore more series focuses on; Cockermouth, Wasdale and Eskdale, Keswick and Elterwater

The Kentmere valley in the Cumbrian Lake District is an area of rolling countryside, valleys, woods, hedges and drystone walls.

These Staveley and Kentmere walking routes sponsored by Smartwool take in the Garburn Pass following the old drove roads and packhorse tracks

Download Staveley and Kentmere walking routes PDF

which offer a well-graded course over high ground.

A second walk follows a more steep sided and craggy route over the Western Ridge of Kentmere.

Averaging 6 – 7 hours, and 15 – 18km, these walks will take in mixed terrain.

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 7

Smartwool Routes - A set of golakes walking guides sponsored by Smartwool.
Each guide contains two walks designed to give both new and seasoned explorers inspiration to get out and discover more of this fantastic landscape.
Areas covered are; Ambleside, Keswick, Stavely and Kentmere.

Elterwater in the Cumbrian Lake District offers classic routes as well as some important climbing crags and peaks.

Explore more from Elterwater sponsored by Jennings offers four different walks;

Download Explore more from Elterwater leaflet

• Tour of Lingmell fell
• Loughrigg fell
• Little Langdale, Tilberthwaite and Tarn Hows
• Blea Rigg

From easy to hard, these walks explore low level valley, packhorse trcks, major climbs and stunning sunnit experiences.

Look out for Jennings pubs along the walks and enjoy a pint of Cumberland Ale – you’re never far away from a well-deserved glass of Jennings beer!

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 6, OS Explorer OL7

Jennings Ale Trails - Long Distance walks sponsored by Jennings Brewery, explore some great days out in the Lake District and Cumbria. With routes to suit all abilities, you will be sure to take in some great scenery, good food and real ale.
Explore more series focuses on; Cockermouth, Wasdale and Eskdale, Keswick and Elterwater

Find our what the army gets up to on the Northumberland fells or open your mind to wild food around you, as part of the 2012 Rothbury and Coquetdale midsummer Walking Festival.

Taking place towards the end of June 2012 and featuring about 20 walks for many abilities and interests, the festival organisers advise to book early to avoid disappointment.

Many of the walks feature guides who, as well as knowing the area, can also help the visitor to learn about the local wildlife, plants and places of interest.

Some of the guides for 2012 are:

• Shaun Hackett - Shaun is a full time Ranger for Northumberland National Park
  Shaun’s knowledge about all animals large and small is exceptional and he will convey this to the walkers during the Rothbury and Coquetdale Midsummer Walking Festrival.
• Richard Holmes - Richard’s knowledge on the geology of the region is extensive.
  You will leave his walks far more knowledgeable and inspired after spending a few hours in Richard’s capable hands.
• Russell Tait - Russell is a full time Northumberland National Park Ranger.
  What Russell does not know about the area he is walking in is not worth knowing, but best of all you will end up with a smile on your face.

The premier walking festival in Northumberland.

The Rothbury and Coquetdale midsummer Walking Festival takes place 23 June – 30 June 2012

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