Lakes Traverse
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The Lakes Traverse
The Lakes Traverse is a 100 km ultra-distance run that crosses the Lake District National Park. The route follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path, starting on the west coast at St Bees and finishing in Shap. The course includes approximately 3,500 metres of height gain and must be completed within a 30-hour time limit.
The event features an adventurous culture focused on self-sufficiency. While the route is not physically marked, it follows a well-established national hiking trail. Participants receive a waterproof race map at registration, and digital mapping options such as GPX files and the Avenza app are provided to assist with navigation.
The course passes through several notable locations:
- Ennerdale
- Borrowdale
- Grasmere Common
- Grisedale Tarn
- Patterdale
- Kidsty Pike
- Haweswater
There are established aid stations at Rosthwaite and Patterdale, with an additional water point at Ennerdale. These stations provide hot vegetarian and vegan food, snacks, and drinks. Medical support is available at these locations, and they serve as the only points where a participant may retired from the event.
Access to camping halls, a pre-booked Friday night meal, and Saturday breakfast are available at the registration venue in St Bees. A coach transfer service is also organized to transport participants from the finish in Shap to the start in St Bees prior to the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
