NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40
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About the race
The NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 is the 13th edition of a spring mountain route across the Lake District that visits the summits of Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. The course runs along Lakeland ridge lines, trails and valleys and includes runnable sections as well as steep climbs and technical edges.
The route is arranged as a figure of eight, with checkpoints at Loadpot, High Street, Angle Tarn, Patterdale, Grisedale Tarn, Helvellyn, Patterdale (again), Place Fell and Martindale. Total distance is around 40 miles with roughly 2,500 m of ascent. A shorter option of about 27 miles is also available.
Required kit reflects mountain and variable spring weather. Organisers specify full bad weather mountain running gear including waterproofs, a quality thermal layer and spare insulation, warm hat and gloves, head torch, compass and map, food and drink, survival bag and whistle. Final kit requirements are confirmed in pre-event information.
The route starts and finishes at Askham Community Centre. Finish arrangements include hot and cold drinks, soup and traybakes. Campervans are permitted on the Friday before the event for an overnight fee of £10. The venue is on the edge of the National Park, about five miles from Penrith with nearby rail connections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
