Hartsop Hop
Hartsop, United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026
Event Overview
The Hartsop Hop is a fell running event. It covers a distance of 19.5 km / 12.1 miles with 1370 m / 4495 ft of ascent, starting and finishing at the sheep pens above Hartsop, near Patterdale in Cumbria.
Course Details
The route involves several checkpoints and significant navigational choices. The first checkpoint is Rest Dodd. The second checkpoint, on the col beneath High Raise north-east of Rampsgill Head, is a cut-off point that must be reached within 70 minutes. The course then descends to Kidsty Howes and Haweswater, climbing to The Rigg for the third checkpoint. A climb up Nan Bield Pass leads to Lingmell End (checkpoint four) and then Gray Crag for the fifth checkpoint.
The final descent is described as very steep, with an alternative path skirting north of outcrops at the 500m level. The event is the second edition.
Participation and Fees
The entry fee is £13.00. The minimum age for participants is 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.