The Buttermere Horseshoe

The route is flagged to the fells at Lanthwaite Green, but once on the tops there is much route choice between checkpoints. Descent from Mellbreak is via the col between North and South summit - the route off the North is out of bounds and much slower anyway.

The so called 'short' route is also available but note that this is still classed as an "AL" and is still a very challenging course and is not suitable for novice fell runners.

Please note that it is highly likely that it will be cloudy on the tops, it is also likely that you will be on your own at times with no-one in sight, therefore you do need to navigate and be experienced in running in the fells in whatever weather the Lake District can provide. GPS is not allowed for navigation and the route is not flagged on the fells.

Further details, including cut-off times, are on the CFR website (Long race details and Short race details).

Much needed refreshments at the end.

Kit Requirements: Full FRA kit list (check the FRA website if you don't know) there will be a full kit check for everyone before registration. No kit, no race.

Parking: Free parking for runners in Loweswater, slightly further away from registration than in previous years (NY144211).  Please car share where possible. The cost of parking is included in the price of the race, but if everyone were to arrive in separate cars then the race would make a loss.

No dogs are allowed in the village hall.

The Long course is part of the Lakeland Classics Trophy - see Lakeland Classics Trophy – Classic Lakeland Fell Races

Original Course
Race Category:AL 
Distance/Ascent: 35.5 km / 2515 m
Start/Finish: Loweswater Village Hall (NY140211)
Race start:11:00am