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Dungeon Ghyll

Name: Dungeon Ghyll
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-04
Location: Great Langdale

Great Langdale, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Fellrunner event at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, is set for Sat 4 Apr 2026. It is listed in category AS and takes place in the Lake District region of England. The minimum age for entry is 18. Teams and junior races are not included.

Course and requirements

The course distance is 5.6 km / 3.5 miles with a climb of 640 m / 2100 ft. Mandatory equipment includes a map, compass, full waterproof body cover, hat and gloves, and emergency food. Skills required are listed as ER, LK, NS. Limited parking is available; car sharing is recommended.

Entry, records and insurance

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is allowed with day fees of £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded fastest times on the course are: male record 00:34:56 (2026) and female record 00:47:40 (2011). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Great Langdale

Race information

Website Registration

6 km

5.6 Km / 3.5 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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