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Lake District Sky Trails - Swirral Grind 850

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2026

Swirral Grind 850 - Patterdale

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only mountain race held in Patterdale. The course covers 6 km with approximately 850 m of ascent, beginning at the King George Playing Field. The route climbs Helvellyn and continues up Swirral Edge to a summit trig point at about 950 m.

The route follows steep and stepped paths and reaches a feature known as the 'Hole in the Wall' before running across the flats of the Red Tarn Basin. A second ascent leads to the Swirral Edge ridge where easy scrambling is required to reach the summit. The race takes place within a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site area.

Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 15 July 2026. The minimum age to enter is 16 and the published entry fee is £30. The event includes a fully marked course, manned checkpoints, a recycled paper-mache wild flower seed bomb medal, and a professional safety officer with a supporting safety team provided by Mountain Run. The event is described as professionally planned and delivered by an experienced team and is scheduled for 17 July 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

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6 km
6km Ascent
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