Lakeland Five Passes Ultra
- Date Sat 27th June 2020
- Location Grasmere, Cumbria
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Lakeland Five Passes Ultra, taking place on Saturday, June 27th, 2020, in the stunning surroundings of Ambleside, Cumbria! This exhilarating ultra race spans an impressive 32 miles, featuring a challenging vertical elevation of 10,000 feet. Runners will embark on a breathtaking journey that begins in the picturesque village of Grasmere, where they will tackle peak after peak and pass after pass, showcasing the natural beauty of the Lake District.
Participants will experience the thrill of ascending Loughrigg and Wansfell before navigating the legendary five passes, including the daunting Garburn Pass and the relentless climb up Gatescarth Pass. The race reaches its pinnacle at the summit of Harter Fell, offering stunning vistas and a sense of accomplishment. A technical scramble up Stoney Cove Pike leads to a final ascent before the exhilarating descent through Scandale Pass and the Coffin Route, guiding runners back to the finish line in Grasmere. This event promises an incredible challenge for all trail running enthusiasts and a chance to experience the majestic beauty of one of England's most beloved landscapes!
Participants will experience the thrill of ascending Loughrigg and Wansfell before navigating the legendary five passes, including the daunting Garburn Pass and the relentless climb up Gatescarth Pass. The race reaches its pinnacle at the summit of Harter Fell, offering stunning vistas and a sense of accomplishment. A technical scramble up Stoney Cove Pike leads to a final ascent before the exhilarating descent through Scandale Pass and the Coffin Route, guiding runners back to the finish line in Grasmere. This event promises an incredible challenge for all trail running enthusiasts and a chance to experience the majestic beauty of one of England's most beloved landscapes!
Organiser's Description
This was a new route in 2018 and is no easy task - 32 miles with 10,000ft of vertical elevation, and no rest, as it ascends peak after peak and pass after pass. Starting in the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, the route climbs steadily, before the sharp ascent to the summit of Loughrigg signals this event's intentions!
The steep climb up Wansfell is followed by the fast descent into Troutbeck. Garburn Pass is the first of the five passes, then the never ending slog up Gatescarth Pass is waiting. The summit of Harter Fell is the high point of the race. A scree descent to Thresthwaite Mouth and a technical scramble up Stoney Cove Pike, then a long descent to St Ravens Crag and Kirkstone Pass. One final tough ascent before taking Scandale Pass down and finally picking up the Coffin Route to the finish back at Grasmere.
The steep climb up Wansfell is followed by the fast descent into Troutbeck. Garburn Pass is the first of the five passes, then the never ending slog up Gatescarth Pass is waiting. The summit of Harter Fell is the high point of the race. A scree descent to Thresthwaite Mouth and a technical scramble up Stoney Cove Pike, then a long descent to St Ravens Crag and Kirkstone Pass. One final tough ascent before taking Scandale Pass down and finally picking up the Coffin Route to the finish back at Grasmere.
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