Expected April 2028
Distance
Start Time
Cutoff
Terrain
Both routes set off from the John Ruskin School in Coniston and head out across the Lake District fells on a circular course. The 24 mile loop follows the Cumbria Way to Ambleside by way of Tarn Hows and Oxen Fell, returns along Loughrigg Terrace through the Langdale Valley, and climbs back to Coniston over the Coniston Fells. The 50 mile event repeats that loop before turning into the quieter Duddon Valley, climbing the Walna Scar Road, passing Broughton in Furness and returning along the shores of Coniston Water. The ground underfoot is a mix of valley paths, bridleway, old railway line and rough open fell, and the route is unmarked so map and compass work is part of the day. Walkers set off at 08:00 and runners at 10:00, and the 50 mile field is out overnight from Saturday into Sunday.
Cumbria Way to Ambleside
Tarn Hows and Oxen Fell
Loughrigg Terrace and Loughrigg Tarn
Elterwater and Slater Bridge in the Langdale Valley
Coniston Fells climb from Tilberthwaite
The remote Duddon Valley
Walna Scar Road with coastal views
Scafell Pike as a backdrop
Broughton in Furness and the old railway line
Beacon Tarn and the shores of Coniston Water
Start and finish in the village of Coniston
Start / Finish
John Ruskin School, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW (what3words: treetop.stump.obey). Both the 24 mile and 50 mile routes start and finish here
John Ruskin School, Coniston, the same venue as the start
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Torch with spare batteries
Reflective marker or light on the back of your rucksack
What you get
Free parking at the John Ruskin School
Use of camping and showers at the school on the Saturday night for 50 mile entrants
GPX file and written route description
GPS tracker provided by the organisers for entrants on the 50 mile route
Checkpoints with LDWA marshals along the route
On the day
Toilets
Showers
Changing facilities
Food vendors
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The event is open to both runners and walkers. Entrants must be at least 16 years old for the 24 mile loop, and at least 18 for the 50 mile route. Entrants aged 16 or 17 may take part in the 24 mile loop provided they are walking with a parent or guardian and are LDWA members.
No. It is not possible to do just loop 2. Entry to the 50 mile event covers both loops, and the 24 mile event covers loop 1 only.
No, the route is not marked and navigational skills are required. A GPX file and a written route description are provided to entrants, and you must also carry the relevant maps and a compass and be able to use them.
Yes. Camping and showers will be available at the John Ruskin School on the Saturday night for anyone on the 50 mile event.
Entrants must follow the route and check in at all checkpoints. Anyone planning to retire must do so at a checkpoint, and all starters including those who have retired must report in to the finish. LDWA marshals are authorised to short route or retire anyone failing to comply with the event rules or who, in their opinion, is unfit to continue.
Entry fee
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Expected April 2028
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