Dale Head
Rosthwaite, United Kingdom • 19 Oct 2025
Dale Head is a fell race organised by Keswick Athletic Club as part of the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet in the Lake District. The course covers about 7.8 km with around 675 m of ascent, starting from Rosthwaite Institute in Borrowdale, with checkpoints at the Dale Head summit. The route follows a farm track, crosses the Derwent, ascends through Rigghead quarry to Dale Head tarn, and finishes with a steep ascent to the summit cairn before a descent back to the showfield along marked routes. Conditions are often wet and windy; navigational skill is required, and kit checks may occur. The event has strong local heritage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.