Great Langdale 21
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Great Langdale 21
The Great Langdale 21 is a trail running event held in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District. The race covers a 21 km route through Great and Little Langdale, featuring 850 m of total ascent. The event is part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend and operates with a maximum allowed time of 5 hours. Participants must be at least 16 years old on the day of the event.
The course begins and ends at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. The route consists of fully marked trails and footpaths across technical terrain. After starting in the center of Great Langdale, the path ascends toward technical sections under Far Eastern Raven and Raven Crag before dropping to the Old Dungeon Ghyll. The track then proceeds up Mickleden, crosses Great Langdale Beck, and follows rough trails toward Stool End Farm.
The second half of the course involves crossing Oxendale Beck and climbing steep trails past Red Tarn and Pike O'Blisco. After reaching the 3 Shires Stone, there is a short road section down Wrynose Pass before returning to trails over Fell Foot Bridge. The final segment snakes past Little Langdale Tarn, passes through a quarry and Baysbrown Farm, and follows the Cumbria Way back toward the finish.
Event features include:
- 21 km distance
- 850 m elevation gain
Participants receive a manned checkpoint, a recycled wildflower seed bomb medal, and vegan soup. The event base provides music in the evening for relaxation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
