That's Lyth
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About the race
That's Lyth is a winter walking and running event based at Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal. The route encircles the Lyth Valley and passes over Cunswick Fell and the scars at Whitbarrow and Scout, offering varied upland terrain.
The planned route distance is 23 miles with approximately 3,200 ft of ascent. There is a cutoff at the Levens checkpoint at 3pm; entrants must check in at all checkpoints and report to the finish whether they complete the course or retire. Marshals may short route or retire any entrant who does not comply with event rules or who is judged unfit to continue.
Entrants must carry specified winter safety and navigation kit, including a route description, appropriate maps, compass, whistle, survival bag, first-aid kit, emergency food and drink, spare warm clothing, waterproof and windproof outer clothing and trousers, and footwear suitable for rough walking in winter conditions. Participants are asked to bring a mug. Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be kept under close control and on a lead near livestock; owners must have liability insurance.
Entries open in October with a closing date in January. Entries are initially for LDWA members with non-members admitted later; the event may operate a waiting list and may require payment only if a place is offered. Minimum age is 14; 14- to 17-year-olds may take part only when walking with a parent or guardian aged 18 or over and holding LDWA membership. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
