Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter is a scenic running event held in the Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, UK. Participants can choose between two distances: a 9k route with 380m of ascent or a longer 12k route with 500m of ascent. Both courses follow wide forest tracks through quieter, less frequented parts of the forest, offering beautiful views around Whinlatter Top.

The terrain is runnable with some lumps but no technical ground, making it suitable for runners with or without dogs. The event is chip-timed and marked, with GPX files available for download. It is part of the Lakeland Paws series organized by Green Space Events Ltd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
500 m+
12k
9 km
380 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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