Cumbrian Traverse

THE CUMBRIAN TRAVERSE – PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED AND FULLY SUPPORTED

The Cumbrian Traverse takes a high level route through the heart of the Lake District. It starts at Broughton Mills in Dunnerdale and ends in Keswick. We'll climb 21 fells (summits), 50km and 3,500 meters of ascent. A tough day out, but one to remember!

Fells (summits) include: Great Stickle, Stickle Pike, Caw, White Maiden, Brown Pike, Dow Crag, The Old Man of Coniston, Swirl How, Great Carrs, Cold Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Esk Pike, Great End, Great Gable, Green Gable, Brandreth, Grey Knotts, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Cat Bells. 

For this event, we'll be teaming up with Ian Stewart Coaching. Ian is based in the Lake District and has detailed knowledge of this route. Please check out his website for further information. 

OUR NEXT OPEN EVENT IS ON:

• Saturday 26th September 2026
• Maximum of 12 places available.
• Cost £299
• Other dates available for groups, please ask.

We have been guiding the Welsh 3000 challenge regularly for over 20 years, with a range of client groups from large charity events over three days, through to groups of fit runners, aiming to complete all peaks within 12 hours. We feel that the Cumbrian Traverse will offer a similar experience, but crossing the Lake District National Park instead. 

To prepare well for this challenge, we recommend that you have completed the Welsh 3000s over 2 days, or one of our 50km events as a minimum. We'll have two pace options . "Run" will be at a slow run, but walking all the hills and technical sections, with the aim to complete in roughly 14-16hrs. "Walk" won't involve any running, but we'll aim to complete between 16-18hrs. We might split these groups further on the day depending on numbers and progress made. Please contact us for further information. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Low ratio (1:6 maximum) guiding and supervision by our highly experienced and qualified leaders. 
• Refuelling opportunities at two locations on the route (Food and drink)
• Support vehicle with qualified leader, should extra help be required on the hill 
• Transport from Keswick to the start, and to the finish if you need to drop out.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Accommodation
• Food. We'll have snacks available at the two support points to supplement whatever you bring with you
• Cancellation insurance (please see our Terms and Conditions page for full details)

Places are limited for this event, due to the nature of the terrain and supervision required.