NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40

Overview

In many ways LM40 is a Spring version of the iconic Tour de Helvellyn. Under hyped, same no fuss, excellent mountain trails including the summits of Helvellyn and High Street, and the sting in the trail being Place Fell. 

It's a natural and beautifully logical route, offering a tough but achieveable day out.. .Total distance is just under 40 miles with several thousand feet of ascent .   A long steady climb to Loadpot, then on to High Steet leads to very runnable trails down to Patterdale.  A loop up to Helvellyn via Grisedale Tarn, and then a steep climb to Dollywagen Pike and on to Helvellyn.  Descend via Swirral Edge, or Striding Edge, or Whiteside zigzags if conditions dictate.*  (Winter conditions may prevent using 'The Edges')

Originally known as 'Dawn to Dusk' we have moved the start back one hour to 8.00am, but that still gives plenty of time to finish within daylight. We have no formal cut-off at Patterdale on the on the outward leg, but you can choose to short route yourself and go direct to Place Fell and still achieve a good ultra day out.

Start Time
8.00am  Distance - 40miles/c.2500+m

At The Finish

The usual NAV4 welcome awaits, with copious amounts of hot and cold drinks, the famous 'NAV4 Soup+' and traybakes.

Accommodation  

Campervans / campercans also welcome on Friday - £10 overnight fee if staying overnight.

Route Outline

Start / Finish – Askham Community Centre The route takes in the summit of High Street and Helvellyn. Checkpoints are: Loadpot, High Street, Angle Tarn, Patterdale, Grisedale Tarn, Helvellyn, Patterdale (again) Place Fell and Martindale.  It's a figure of eight route with the 'short route' being 27miles.  #SMJ 

Kit and Clothing

Full bad weather mountain running gear required! Details confirmed in 'Final Info' email during week before, once we know what sort of Winter / Spring snow and weather we have. It could be anything!

Kit wise, expect to carry the usual mountain running safety gear. Waterproofs, quality long sleeved thermal, spare fleece or primaloft. Warm hat and gloves (and spares?) Head torch, compass, map, food and drink, survival bag, whistle … etc.

Askham
Askham is a great venue being on the edge of the National Park, and just five miles from Penrith,  and the M6.  There are a good range of local accommodation options, and good rail connections via Penrith.