Kendal Mountain Festival: This weekend

The annual Kendal Mountain Festival takes place in the Lake District this weekend. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy films, speakers, competitions and specialist sports nights at this four-day event.

Details: Written by: Mike Walker; Last Updated: 13 Nov 2012

At the heart of the festival’s programme is the mountain film competition. More than 50 films will be screened from around the world, and there are 10 prizes up for grabs.

Speakers include Olympic gold medal-winning triathlete Alistair Brownlee, who will be part of the Endurance Sport session presented by Adidas, and stand-up comedian Ed Burne, known for his turns on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, but also an outdoor enthusiast and Munro-bagger.

The Kendal Mountain Festival runs from 15 – 18 November 2012. More information and tickets are available from www.mountainfest.co.uk

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