Lords Seat Keswick

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026

Lords Seat Fell race : 29 April 2026

The event is a fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, with the venue listed as Cafe Ambio (CA12 5TW). The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with a total climb of 430 m / 1411 ft. The race starts in the car park next to the visitor centre. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Full FRA minimum kit is required, though the organiser may reduce kit requirements on the day.

Entry, age and logistics

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. The entry fee on the day is £7, payable in cash. Competitors are asked to park in the main Whinlatter car park; separate car parking charges apply. Junior races are provided for children aged 6 and up, with registration taking place at the cafe. The minimum age for the senior race is 15. Junior runners aged 16 or over on 31/12/2026 may run in the seniors race with a signed parent consent form. Teams are not allowed. Course records are 31:14 (male, 2018) and 34:29 (female, 2017). Category: AS. Skills: PM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
8 Km / 5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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