RUNNING THE LAKE DISTRICT
NEW DATE: 07 - 10 AUGUST 2024
PRICE:
£650 PP
BOOK WITH JUST 10% DEPOSIT + PAY OFF IN SIX INSTALMENTS
SINGLE ROOM UPGRADE: £160 PER PERSON
“I had a great time on this trip. The team are professional and couldn’t have been any more supportive. I met a great group of people and I highly recommend this package, I hope to try another one soon. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”
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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
From the southern Lakeland town of Coniston to mountain passes, lush woodlands, fell tops, and shoreline running, this adventure will let you experience Cumbrian culture and nature at its finest.
Join us on this spectacular trail running journey as we cross the Lake District National Park - taking in some of the finest trails and landscapes the UK has to offer.
NEW DATE: 07 - 10 AUGUST 2024
TRIP ADVENTURE GRADE: B2
DISTANCE: Approx. 24km per day
MAX. 12 RUNNERS
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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Our journey begins as we pick up flowy mountain trails, heading into hidden valleys and over the mountainous ‘Stake Pass’. Along our way we’ll pass waterfalls, have the chance to go wild swimming in crystal clear streams, and travel over Lakeland fells - jaw-dropping views are guaranteed!
This fully-guided and fully-supported adventure takes in a distance of 72km which is split over three days. We’ll aim to cover an average distance of 15 miles per day, staying in cosy hotels just off the trail which makes for a perfect base to relax at the end of each day.
HIGHLIGHTS
Crossing the Lake District National Park as we run 72km of some of the finest trails the UK has to offer
Experience a fully-supported trail adventure travelling only with light-packs
Cross the mountainous ‘Stake Pass’ as we travel from the Langdale valley into breathtaking Borrowdale
Go wild swimming and tick off mountain summits along the way
ITINERARY
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+ DAY 1: ARRIVE INTO CONISTON
Arrival into Coniston in time for a group dinner at the Coniston Inn starting at 19:30 (dinner/drink cost excluded)
Drinks in the bar and catch up with the rest of our team + a briefing about the adventure ahead
Optional: Overnight at the Coniston Inn (aditional cost)
+ DAY 2: TRAIL RUNNING CONISTON - LANGDALE - BORROWDALE
Prepare our kit and drop bags to our support vehicle for transfer
28km Trail Run - Coniston - Langdale, via Skelwith Bridge & Elterwater and the Stake Pass
Arrival into Borrowdale and our finish point
Group transfer to our hotel in Keswick for check-in, and relax
Optional: Wild swimming at Black Moss Pot
Drinks in the bar
Local dinner in Keswick (excluded)
+ DAY 3: BORROWDALE TO KESWICK, VIA CAT BELLS
Breakfast
Kitcheck and prepare for the day ahead
Group transfer back to Borrowdale to begin our second day
15km Trail Run Borrowdale - Cat Bells - Derwent Water - Keswick
Afternoon to relax and explore the town
Optional: Castle Rigg Stone Circle visit + further trail running
Drinks in the bar
Local dinner at The Round (excluded)
+ DAY 4: KESWICK TO NETHER ROW, VIA SKIDDAW HAUS - DEPART KESWICK
Breakfast
Kitcheck and prepare for the day ahead
Check-out and drop bags to our support vehicle for transfer
20km Trail Run Keswick - Latrigg - Skiddaw Haus - High Pike - Nether Row
Stop at the remote Skiddaw Haus mountain refuge
Arrival into Nether Row, finishing the crossing.
Celebratory drinks with a transfer back to Keswick
Depart
OUR ROUTE
Approximate details
Total Distance: 72 Kilometres
Total Running Days: 3 Days
Lowest Elevation: 51m
Highest Elevation: 639m
Elevation Gain: + 1686m
*The daily distances and itinerary may change according to local weather conditions and the groups condition.
INCLUDES
2 nights accommodation at the Skiddaw Hotel
Single room throughout
Fully-supported trail running trip
Breakfast and picnic lunches throughout the trip
Two qualified trail running guides throughout
Support vehicle throughout (fully stocked)
3 Days of trail running on exceptional trails
Luggage transfer from point to point
Aid stations
Running technique and advice from UK qualified coaches
EXCLUDES
Arrival / departure transportation
Evening meals
Beverages
Personal equipment
Personal bills
Additional excursions
Insurance (REQUIRED before the trips departure - for accidents, health and emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects)
Tips
Pre/Post Excursions
*Please note that the itinerary is subject to minor changes. We may run distances further or less depending on the general feeling of the group.
WHERE WE
STAY
Beautiful Small Hotels
We’ll be staying in one base for the crossing of the Lake District, our selection is a cosy 4* hotel in central Keswick which offers comfortable rooms, great local amenities, and space for us to relax after a great day on the trail.
FAQ
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Being a group of max. 12 runners with a mixture of ages and running abilities we may decide to split into flexible groups, all of which will be supported by our running guides who will travel with us on the trip.
By splitting the group will allow us all to move more fluidly, allowing all team members to run at their own comfortable pace, without feeling pressured.
TRAIL RUNNING
The terrain is undulating and includes some steep hill sections which we walk, as well as some steep downhill sections at times.
We’ll be running through valleys, over mountain passes, through quaint villages, alongside lakes and streams. Underfoot conditions consist of a mixture of hard-packed, as well as bouldery sections when we travel deeper in the mountains.
TEMPERATURES
We run the trails in spring when the countryside is lush and green. We can expect daily temperatures to sit on an average of 20 degrees C, however, being Britain there is every chance of a hot spell (25 degrees C) or a colder spell (sub-18 degrees C).
This also being the Lake District you should prepare for the high chance of rain and wind, as well as bright sunshine. In the mountains, it is not unusual to experience four seasons in one day.
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