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Lake District Sky Trails - Swirral Grind 850

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2026

Event details

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only mountain race on 17 July 2026, based in Patterdale. The route covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent. The event starts from King George Playing Field, Patterdale. The entry fee is £30. Entries open on 4 October 2025 at 08:00 and close on 15 July 2026. The minimum age to enter is 16. The race is offered as part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

Course and race services

The course is a continuous ascent that follows steep and stepped paths to the feature known as the "Hole in the Wall", crosses the flats of Red Tarn Basin, then climbs to the ridge-line of Swirral Edge. The final section includes easy scrambling to the summit trig point at 950 m. Organisers provide a fully marked course and manned checkpoints. A professional safety officer and supporting safety team are supplied by Mountain Run. Finishers receive a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal. The event page notes that the route includes ascents of Helvellyn and Swirral Edge and takes place within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

Race information

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6 km
850 m+
6km Ascent
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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