Stybarrow Dodd - North Lakes Winter Fell Series - AS, 6.4 km / 700 m climb

Legburthwaite, United Kingdom

Saturday, November 28, 2026

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Distance

6.4km

Climb

Mountainous·700m

Start Time

11:00

Cutoff

12:00pm at CP1 Sticks Pass crossroads

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Runners

150

Overview

A short but very steep Lakeland fell race, classed AS by the FRA, that packs around 700 m of ascent into roughly 6.4 km (4 miles). It is a round of the North Lakes Winter Fell Series and starts from Thirlmere Recreation Hall at Legburthwaite. The listing carries the PM and LK skill codes, so a winter mountain day out with local knowledge of the ground is the expectation.

700 m of climbing in just 6.4 km
Summit of Stybarrow Dodd above Thirlmere
Round of the North Lakes Winter Fell Series
Classic short AS fell race from Thirlmere Recreation Hall
Male record 00:35:40 (Finlay Grant, 2024) and female record 00:40:51 (Vic Wilkinson, 2020)

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Thirlmere Recreation Hall, Stanah Lane, Legburthwaite (grid reference NY 319189)

Finish

Thirlmere Recreation Hall, Stanah Lane, Legburthwaite

Terrain

Open Lakeland fellside above Thirlmere, with steep grass and rocky ground on the climb towards the summit of Stybarrow Dodd. Winter conditions are likely, and the FRA listing flags the PM and LK skill codes for mountain weather and local knowledge.

Route

The race sets off from Thirlmere Recreation Hall at Legburthwaite and climbs onto the fells to the summit of Stybarrow Dodd before returning to the hall. Grid reference for the start area is NY 319189. Full route detail is published by the organiser through Events Up North.

Getting There

Legburthwaite sits on the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick and is served by the summer Lakes bus services along Thirlmere; a car is the practical way to reach the venue for a late November race.

Race Day

Registration and kit checks at Thirlmere Recreation Hall before the 11:00 start. Entry on the day is not available, so runners must have entered online in advance and collected their race number at the hall.

Good to know

What to bring

FRA kit list items

Survival bag (not a foil blanket)

Waterproof whole body cover

Map and compass

Whistle

Emergency food

Survival Bag - bag not blanket

Full Body Waterproof Cover including hood and taped seams

Gloves and Hat/Buff

Compass usable for navigation

Emergency Food Ration

Map of the race area

Off-road running shoes

Recommended

What you get

FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance

Team competition (clubs may enter teams)

Race records held for the course

On the day

Toilets

Marshals on course

First aid on course

ParkingThe venue is the village hall at Legburthwaite on the A591 at the north end of Thirlmere. Parking and access instructions are published through the Events Up North entry page and on the day.

Public transportLegburthwaite sits on the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick and is served by the summer Lakes bus services along Thirlmere; a car is the practical way to reach the venue for a late November race.

AccessibilityThe village hall provides shelter and facilities; the course itself is open fell ground with steep, uneven terrain and is not suited to wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Course markingYes. The FRA listing carries the PM and LK skill codes, which flag mountain weather and local knowledge, so runners should be able to navigate the route and look after themselves on the fell.

Before you enter

If the race is cancelledAny cancellation decision rests with the race organiser and is publicised through Events Up North and FRA channels.

Bad weatherThe organiser reserves the right to enforce full mandatory kit and to shorten or alter the course in severe winter weather under FRA rules.

Minimum ageRunners must be at least 18 years old on race day. There are no junior races at this event.

€14

per person · entry fee

Legburthwaite, United Kingdom

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Registration closes in 26 days

Hugh Chatfield

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Stybarrow Dodd - North Lakes Winter Fell Series - AS, 6.4 km / 700 m climb

Overview

The practical side

Good to know

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How hard is the race?

Can my club enter a team?

Is the race insured?

Where do I find the exact route and any course changes?

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