NAV4 Adventure Ullswater Way & Challenge
The waymarked Ullswater Way, or four extra miles over the high path above Glencoyne.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Mile | — | — |
| 20 Mile | — | — |
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What you’re in for
The waymarked Ullswater Way — twenty miles round the lake from Pooley Bridge — or four extra miles over the high path above Glencoyne for the Challenge. Start when you like between eight and ten; slower walkers are asked to go early. End of October.
Terrain and trail
Lakeshore path, lane and fell-side track, waymarked by the national park with extra event signs at the junctions. The Glencoyne high path on the Challenge is the rough, exposed bit. A trail shoe.
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Waymarked as per the National Park and Ullswater Way signs, with extra event signage at key points. Start when you like between 08:00 and 10:00 — they ask slower walkers to go early and faster runners later. The Challenge route adds the high fell path around the head of Glencoyne and wants basic fell skills.
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Routes starting within 20 km of Parkin Memorial Hall, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
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Common questions
- The Ullswater Way & Challenge offers 2 distances: 20 Mile (32.2 km), 24 Mile (38.6 km).