Beat the Bounds, Patterdale

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale

Beat the Bounds follows the parish boundary around Patterdale in Cumbria. The event offers multiple fell routes that follow high level terrain and some mapped parish boundary lines. Bespoke maps and GPX routes are available in advance and participant information is sent by email.

Distances and route options include:

• Full Boundary: 28 miles, 10,200 ft ascent
• 1st Half: 16 miles, 6,500 ft ascent
• 2nd Half: 14 miles, 3,500 ft ascent
• Family or Solo Downhill: 6 miles via Hartsop Hall, downhill

Participants receive a tracker fitted to their pack, a bespoke race number, food and drinks at a Kirkstone Pass checkpoint, and finishers soup and cake. Cut off points are applied at Kirkstone Pass and Boredale Hause to support safety. Public transport is available between Patterdale School and Kirkstone Pass for some starts. A rolling start format is used.

Age and entry details vary by route. Minimum ages apply for the longer routes and children must be accompanied on family options; some routes allow under 18s when accompanied under specified adult to youth ratios. Entry fees are stated for each option and discounts are available for Patterdale Parish residents and for qualifying Long Distance Walking Association members. The event has a no refund policy and entry fees may be treated as donations split between local beneficiaries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.