Lord's Seat Fell Race

Contact

Organizer: Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre

Name: Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre

Phone: 01768 778469

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

Address

Whinlatter Pass
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria,
Keswick
CA12 5TW

Price Notes

£5 entry fee payable on the day

Direction

From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.

Details

Keswick Athletic Club are holding the Lord's Seat fell race. 

This is the second of a pair of races run for charity (Grisedale Grind is the first).  This is an undulating course along forest trails, out onto open fell over the summits of Barf and Lord’s Seat, and returning along forest trails. 8km distance with 430m of ascent An ideal race for those wanting to try moving from trail to fell racing. Entry fees are all going to Keswick Lions.

Competitors must be equipped with the following kit, which is mandatory under FRA requirements:
•    Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and attached hood)
•    Other body cover e.g. thermal vest
•    Hat and gloves
•    Compass
•    Whistle
•    Map of the route and surrounding area
•    Emergency food
Whether the kit is carried during the race, is at the discretion of the race organiser and not the individual runner. Random kit checks may take place at the start of the race.
Fell shoes are advisable for this course.

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