Lake District Trail & Fell Running Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852848804

Guide to 40 of the best trail, fell and skyrunning routes in the Lake District, including Helvellyn skyline and Scafell Pike direct. Highlights include recces of Cumbria's best ultra and fell race routes including the Langdale Horseshoe and Borrowdale. Includes info on the history of fell running, races and adapting for the fells. Seasons: These trail and fell runs can be tackled throughout the year, though the most popular season is from Spring through to Autumn. Centres: Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Eskdale, Borrowdale, Keswick, Buttermere, Dockray, Glenridding, Threlkeld and Rosthwaite. Difficulty: Each route has been carefully graded to indicate the style of running terrain, from wide trails, to single track, or technical skyrunning. This ensures you select a route that suits your experience and aspirations. In addition to the technical grade, distance, height gain / loss, and timings are provided. Must See: Explore some of the classic mountain running regions around the Lake District, the birthplace of fell running. Highlights include the routes of some of the most famous fell races in the national park including Langdale Horseshoe and Borrowdale fell races.