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.
Trail runs nearby

Fell race at Beetham Sports Field in the Lake District on Sat 25 Jul 2026. The course is 9.3 km with 283 m of ascent and the day includes traditional village sports and junior races on the field.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

Rydal Round on 30 July 2026 is the opening Ambleside Sports fell race, listed as 14.5 km with 915 m of climb. Entry is on the day only and competitors must carry full kit under FRA rules.

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