Beat the Bounds, Patterdale

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale

Beat The Bounds follows the Patterdale Parish boundary across the Ullswater Valley. The event on 4 July 2026 offers four route options that follow the parish boundary where possible and use mountain paths and higher ground.

Participants can choose from these options:

• Full Boundary: 28 miles, 10,200 ft ascent
• First Half: 16 miles, 6,500 ft ascent
• Second Half: 14 miles, 3,500 ft ascent
• Family or Solo Downhill: 6 miles, downhill via Hartsop Hall

The Full and First Half routes include a staffed checkpoint at Kirkstone Pass with snacks, hydration and hot and cold drinks. Bespoke paper maps will be available to purchase and GPX routes will be provided in due course. Each entrant receives a tracker, a bespoke race number, and a welcome at the start; finishers receive soup and cake. Cut off times are applied at Kirkstone Pass and at Boredale Hause on the second half to assist safe return to the valley.

The event continues a local tradition and supports Patterdale Church of England School and St Patrick’s Church. Entry fees vary by route and are treated as donations split between the school and the church. There is a no refund policy and some local discounts apply for residents and qualifying association members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.