Walking and Music Tour of the Lake District - April 2026

…Walking to a venue near you…

In spring 2026, EMRYS will embark on a ‘Walking and Music Tour’ of the Lake District.

Inspired by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s book ‘Walking Home’ and a quest to create music in resonance with our surrounding landscapes, we’ll travel across the mountains, valleys and waterways of the Lake District on foot, with each day's walk leading to a concert in churches, village halls, schools, and community spaces.

Recordings from each concert will form our debut album.

The tour is partly funded by the ‘Principals Award for Innovation’ received by Sam (EMRYS drummer), upon his graduation from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2025. Read More Here

Anyone is welcome to join us on each day's walk.

The Walks and Concerts

Please note, there is no charge to come to the concerts. We’ll be taking donations towards the project at each venue. All are welcome.

Meeting points and times for the walks to be confirmed, please sign up to our mailing list for updates.

Please note that you are responsible for yourself and your equipment. By joining us on the walk you understand that you walk at your own risk and are expected to walk in a safe and considerate manner. Each walker is responsible for their own actions, and EMRYS carries no liability.

Remember to bring:
-Full waterproofs (whatever the weather!)
-Boots/sturdy shoes
-Mobile (fully charged)
-Something for lunch
-Snacks, water

Thursday 16th April

Walk: Troutbeck to Patterdale via High Street

Concert: Penrith Methodist Church, 7:30pm

Concert Tickets

Friday 17th April

Walk: Patterdale to Keswick via Helvellyn

Concert: Keswick St John’s Church, 7:30pm

Concert Tickets

Saturday 18th April

Walk: Keswick to Bassenthwaite Chapel via Skiddaw

Concert: Cockermouth United Reform Church, 7pm

Concert Tickets