Lakeland Trails Staveley

Staveley | Lakeland Trails

The event is based at Staveley Recreation Ground and includes a set of marked and marshalled trail courses on footpaths and bridleways around the southern Lakeland fells. Routes climb out from Staveley above the Kentmere valley, pass tarns and ancient woodland, climb Reston Scar and return through the valley into the village. Undulating underfoot conditions include short sections of tarmac, grassy paths, stony bridleways and some stiles near the finish.

The longer route travels further over Green Quarter Fell, past Skeggles Water and into Longsleddale before returning via Kentmere. The final climb on the 10k and Half Marathon uses private land and recces are not allowed on that section. Recent changes to access have introduced an alternative line that adds approximately 500 m to both the 10k and the half-marathon.

Practical race-day arrangements include:

• 5K Kentmere Sport Trail
• 10K Kentmere Trail Run
• Trail 1/2-ish Marathon

There is an event village with music, race commentary, food and drink, traders, portable toilets and baggage storage. Live timing and results are provided. Safety provision includes marshals, radio communications and Advanced Life Support medics. Environmental and safety notes include a request to carry reusable cups for water stations, no in-ear headphones (bone-conducting permitted), no dogs on course, and a reminder to close gates if encountered.

Parking is managed in nearby fields about an 8-10 minute walk from the event centre; small vans only and a parking charge applies. Public transport options include a nearby train station and local bus services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.