How hard is the Lakeland 100?

How hard is the Lakeland 100?

This is a really tough 9.4 mile section, with steep and rocky climbs to the top and then a long crossing of the peaty bogs at the summit before dropping down to a lakeside rocky route along Haweswater.

What is the Lakeland 100?

The Lakeland 100 ‘Ultra Tour of the Lake District’ is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent and consists almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths.

Can you walk the Lakeland 50?

The time limit for the Lakeland 50 event is 24 hours which makes it achievable by both runners and walkers. Each year we have a huge range of people complete the event for a huge range of personal reasons..

Where is the Lakeland 50?

Coniston
Montane Lakeland 50

Date Saturday 30th July, 2022
Town/City Coniston
Area Cumbria
Start postcode LA21 8EW
Start time 11:30am

How far is the Bob Graham Round?

66 mile
Welcome. to the web site of the Bob Graham 24 Hour Club. All our members have successfully completed The Bob Graham Round; the 66 mile, 27,000 ft circuit of 42 of the highest peaks in the English Lake District within 24 hours.

How hard is Bob Graham Round?

The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge in the Lake District. It is named after Bob Graham, a Keswick guest-house owner, who in June 1932 broke the Lakeland Fell record by traversing 42 fells within a 24-hour period. The Round is 66 miles long, with 26,900 feet of ascent and traverses 42 fells.

Can you walk the Bob Graham Round?

About this route His route took in the most iconic mountains in the Lake District, including Skiddaw, Great Calva, Scafell Pike and 38 other amazing Lake District fells. And can you walk the Bob Graham Round? Absolutely.

How many people have completed Bob Graham Round?

Along with the Paddy Buckley Round and the Ramsay Round, the Bob Graham Round is one of the classic big three mountain challenges in the UK. Some fifty six individuals have completed all three.

How many wainwrights Bob Graham?

Out of the 42 peaks on the Bob Graham Round, there is a total of 39 Wainwrights (Alfred Wainwright’s favourite peaks) and 37 Nuttalls (peaks over 2,000 ft). The highest peak on the walk is Scafell Pike at 978 m (Day 4) and the lowest is Calf Crag at 538 m (Day 3).

How hard is the Bob Graham Round?

Make no mistake: a supported Bob Graham Round is not an easy option. Completing a 24 hour round is a seriously tough challenge, no matter how you do it.

How many legs does Bob Graham have?

Men’s summer record held by Kilian Jornet

Top Time Cumulative Time
Great Calva 23 1hr 14
Blencathra 37 1hr 51
Threlkeld (arr) 16 2hrs 7
Leg 1 total 2hrs 7mins

How many miles is Bob Graham Round?

How hard is the Bob Graham?

Can you walk the Bob Graham Round in 24 hours?

For those not so into their fell running, the Bob Graham Round is a 24 hour challenge run/walk over 42 Lakeland Peaks. You start at the Moat Hall in Keswick at any time you like and run over all the 42 peaks, returning to the Moat Hall.

How long does it take to do the Bob Graham Round?

All our members have successfully completed The Bob Graham Round; the 66 mile, 27,000 ft circuit of 42 of the highest peaks in the English Lake District within 24 hours.

How difficult is Bob Graham Round?

Taking in 42 of the highest peaks in the Lake District, it is no easy feat: only just over 2,000 of the hardiest fell runners have managed to follow in Bob’s footsteps in the 85 intervening years, to join the exclusive Bob Graham Club.