Cumbria Way

Seatoller, United Kingdom • 8 Jun 2027

Wild Journeys - Cumbria Way

This is a three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District. The route begins in Ulverston and finishes in the city of Carlisle, with overnight stays in Great Langdale, Keswick and Carlisle.

The event is run with a small group format and includes van transfer for overnight bags. It is presented as a team challenge rather than a race, with a host accompanying participants for the full journey.

The route details for each day are described as follows.

  • Day 1: approx 27 miles | 48 km, Ulverston to Great Langdale
  • Day 2: approx 20 miles | 32 km, Great Langdale to Keswick
  • Day 3: approx 26 miles | 42 km, Keswick to Carlisle

Day 1 follows open countryside, Beacon Tarn, Coniston Water, Tarn Hows, Elterwater and the Langdale Valley before an overnight stay at a bunkhouse in Great Langdale. Day 2 includes a climb over Stake Pass, descent into Borrowdale, riverside and woodland trails and shoreline running on Derwent Water into Keswick with accommodation at the Denton Bunkhouse. Day 3 passes through Skiddaw Forest, climbs to High Pike, then descends via Caldbeck and farmland to Carlisle for the final overnight stay.

A deposit option is listed at £100. Tickets are noted as sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

48 km
Day 1
Marathon
Day 3
32 km
Day 2
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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