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The 10 most beautiful runs in Cumbria
Running
· North West England
Kendal Helm Hill
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13 km
2:05 h
144 m
164 m
Running loop past the historic site of Kendal Castle to the top of The Helm.
Running
· North West England
Kendal to Castle
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
0:40 h
54 m
54 m
A short running route around Kendal and the Castle.
Running
· North West England
Kendal, Natland, Levens, Brigsteer
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.9 km
3:10 h
270 m
276 m
A tough running loop around the villages and towns near Kendal.
Running
· North West England
Dales Traverse® 2025
Difficulty
difficult
53.2 km
12:00 h
1,447 m
1,490 m
The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Kirby Stephen to Richmond. The event has an adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Running
· North West England
Lakes Traverse® 2025
Difficulty
difficult
96.4 km
30:00 h
3,286 m
3,027 m
The Lakes Traverse® is a 100km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route through the Lake District fells. The event has an adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Running
· North West England
Northern Traverse® 2025
Difficulty
difficult
closed
295.3 km
111:30 h
7,014 m
7,015 m
The Northern Traverse® is a 300km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The event has a strong adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Running
· North West England
Around Kendal Run 15-06-2020
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
1:34 h
104 m
105 m
getoffthechair.comGood run around Kendal on the public foot paths. Run alonge the canal path and along the river. Nice and ferly flat.please donate to:2020.getoffthechair.comDistance: 10.56kmTotal Time: 1:10:59
Running
· North West England
Northern Traverse® 2025 Alternative Route (avoiding Kidsty Pike)
Difficulty
difficult
closed
296.6 km
75:05 h
6,656 m
6,657 m
The Northern Traverse® is a 300km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The event has a strong adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Running
· North West England
Lakes Traverse® 2025 Alternative Route (avoiding Kidsty Pike)
Difficulty
difficult
97.9 km
25:00 h
2,931 m
2,686 m
The Lakes Traverse® is a 100km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route through the Lake District fells. The event has an adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Running
· North West England
Twin tarn swim-run
Difficulty
moderate
15 km
2:24 h
246 m
254 m
Run from Kendal to Gurnal Dubs, Potter Tarn and back.Includes a shortcut across the river nr. Mintsfeet, which is fine when the water level is low.
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Ennerdale Water by Andrew
August 06, 2021
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