Lake District Sky Trails - Swirral Grind 850
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Swirral Grind 850
The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill only race held in Patterdale within the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed in the style of a Vertical K, the course focuses on a continuous ascent. The event is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.
The race covers a distance of 6 km with a total elevation gain of 850 m. The route begins at the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The course follows the following path:
- Initial ascent via steep and stepped paths leading to the 'Hole in the Wall'.
- A flat section across the Red Tarn Basin.
- A second climb up to the ridge-line of Swirral Edge.
- An easy scrambling section to reach the summit trig point at 950 m.
Participants must be at least 16 years old to enter. The event features a fully marked course supported by a professional safety team. Finishers receive a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal. The race takes place on the slopes of Helvellyn, which is the third highest mountain in the Lake District. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
