Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Northern Fells
Bob Graham Round Leg 1: Skiddaw and Blencathra
You get the start of the most famous round in British fell running, crossing Skiddaw at 931 m and the lonely top of Great Calva before the high traverse to Blencathra and the steep drop off Hall's Fell.
Distance
20.8 km
Ascent
1,576 m
Descent
1,512 m
Max elevation
930 m
Route type
Point to point
Est. time
5h 45m – 7h 50m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
CA12 5DJ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
The opening leg of the Bob Graham Round, run point to point from Keswick over Skiddaw and Great Calva to Blencathra and down to Threlkeld. 20.8 km with 1,576 m of climbing across three Northern Fell Wainwrights.
Hazards & notes
The descent off Blencathra via Hall's Fell is narrow, rocky and exposed with a short scramble; avoid it in high wind or ice. The central ground around Skiddaw House is featureless and serious in cloud, so map and compass skills are essential.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/northern-fells/bob-graham-round-leg-1-skiddaw-blencathra
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