Please note the 2025 timetable is not finalised. This is the 2024 timetable for indicative purposes.
Time | Event |
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All day | Stalls and Exhibits |
All day | Top Ropes |
10:00 | Morning Masterclasses |
10:30 | Guided Walk (shorter) |
12:00 | Yoga |
13:00 - 15:00 | Bouldering Tours |
14:00 | Afternoon Masterclasses |
14:30 (TBC) | Barbecue |
14:30 | Guided Walk (longer) |
15:00 | The Thing demo |
17:15 | Lancashire Guidebook Update |
18:00 | Raffle and Beer |
19:15 | Talks |
Events
Please note all events and stalls listed here are from the 2024 event and have not been finalised for 2025.
Stalls and Exhibits
The BMC, Climbers Against Cancer (CAC), Cockerel Books, Crusher Holds, and Wild Venus Skin Care will all be present.
Top Ropes
Black Dog Outdoors will be supervising some top ropes, suitable for all abilities and ages to try climbing.
Morning Masterclasses
Masterclasses will be delivered masterclasses across a range of skills, knowledge and ability. This Wilton Fest join the British Mountaineering Council’s (BMC) Trad Development sessions with Steve McClure and Ian Dunn and take yourself from a capable second to a confident lead climber!
Note that masterclasses are a paid extra and must be booked in advance.
Please check here for a list of required equipment.
Guided Walk (shorter)
Colin Liptrot of Moors to Mountains gives the first of two guided walks of the area.
Unfortunately the walk is fully booked - if you would like to be added to the reserve list please email Colin directly with your details.
Yoga
Helen Oughton of Vertical Yoga will lead a yoga session suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. A pre-climb session with lots of gentle movement to warm-up and mobilise for your climbing day. Improve your flexibility and balance, and reduce your injury risk! Mats available or bring your own. Reserve a mat and save time on the day by pre-registering.
Bouldering Tours
Tours of the local bouldering opportunities offered by the Wilton Quarries. This is a hands-on (and feet-on) exercise so bring your climbing shoes and pads. Joe Richards and Dave Mann will lead the beginner tour, and Robin Mueller and Liam Donovan will lead the advanced tour, targeted at Font grade 6B and up.
Afternoon Masterclasses
Masterclasses will be delivered masterclasses across a range of skills, knowledge and ability. This Wilton Fest join the British Mountaineering Council’s (BMC) Trad Development sessions with Steve McClure and Ian Dunn and take yourself from a capable second to a confident lead climber!
Note that masterclasses are a paid extra and must be booked in advance.
Please check here for a list of required equipment.
Barbecue
Food will be available to refuel before getting back on the rock.
Guided Walk (longer)
Colin Liptrot of Moors to Mountains gives the second and longer of two guided walks of the area.
Unfortunately the walk is fully booked - if you would like to be added to the reserve list please email Colin directly with your details.
The Thing demo
Steve Chadwick demonstrates his sloper training device. Following a stroke, he used this to go from being paralysed to climbing 8b.
Lancashire Guidebook Update
Matthew Thompson will give an update on the new up and coming guidebook covering trad climbing across the county.
Raffle and Beer
Raffle tickets are on sale all day from the tea urn at basecamp. We have awesome prizes kindly donated by
The raffle will be drawn at six, and beer will also be available at six.
Talks
Steve McClure will give a talk about climbing; exact topic to be finalised!