Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn

Event overview

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is scheduled for Saturday 20 December 2025. The route starts and finishes at Askham Community Centre on the edge of the Lake District and runs in a circuit around Helvellyn. The course covers about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of total ascent and descent. The route follows footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes but is unmarked, so fell running and navigation skills are required. The event is low support and is limited to experienced, competent entrants.

Entry, logistics and kit

Entries are limited to c.200 starters; the entry system will accept up to 220 to allow for non-starters and a waiting list is used once the acceptance limit is reached. The published entry fee is £70. Individual support teams, pacing or crew are not allowed and spectators are not permitted at control points. Open Tracking devices are used for timing and safety. Registration and kit check take place at Askham Community Centre. Parking and a small number of campervan spaces may be available nearby.

Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof trousers, thermal base and mid layers plus an emergency warmth layer, long thermal legwear, hat and gloves, a headtorch, food and drink, a mug or drinks bottle, compass, whistle, survival bag and emergency food, a basic first aid kit, and a paper map suitable for navigating the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.