Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn
Askham, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2025
Event overview
The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a winter ultra run held on Saturday 20 December 2025 around Helvellyn in the Lake District. The route covers approximately 38 miles with around 2000 m of total ascent and descent, following footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes. The event is unmarked, offers minimal support, and is limited to experienced, competent entrants. Entries are capped at about 200 starters (entry system accepts up to 220 to allow for no-shows) and an entry fee of £70 is listed.
Route, logistics and kit
The route starts and finishes at Askham Community Centre (grid ref 513 237) and passes the following checkpoints in sequence: Martindale Church, Side Farm, Swart Beck Footbridge, Stannah Beck junction, Swirls car park, Birkside Ghyll, a return to Side Farm, Martindale Church, then the finish back at Askham. Control points are unmarked on the ground and navigation is required; a hardcopy paper map is mandatory and GPS units are not accepted as a substitute. Individual support teams, pacing or crew are not allowed. The event uses tracking devices for timing and safety. Parking and limited campervan space are typically available near the community centre; accommodation is available in the village. Kit is checked on the start line and includes waterproof jacket and overtrousers, warm layered clothing, long thermal leg wear, headtorch, food and drink, mug or bottle, compass, whistle, survival bag, basic first aid and a suitable paper map. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.