Lake District Running Holiday, England
Guided Trail Running Retreat in the Lake District National Park
Why This Lake District Running Holiday?
Our Lake District running retreat is designed for all abilities, combining iconic mountain trails with a supportive, social atmosphere. We run together, hike the climbs, and explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, from ridgelines to valleys and lakes. With expert guides, vehicle support, and carefully planned routes, you can focus entirely on the experience.
What’s Included
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Guided multi-day trail running in the Lake District
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All accommodation throughout the trip
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All meals included
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Bag transfer and vehicle support
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Expert Run Weekends guides
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Small group, social and supportive environment
Who It’s For
This is not a race. Our Lake District running holiday is for anyone who loves running, adventure, and exploring the outdoors. All abilities are welcome. You don’t need to be fast, just ready to enjoy the journey.
Trail Running Long Weekend
3 Nights | 4 Days
RUN THE FELLS + LAKE SWIMS + COSY COTTAGE
Location: Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Accommodation: Private Cosy Cottage
Running: 4 x Guided Days & inc Fells
Daily Distances: 7km, 30km, 12km, 11km
Terrain: 95% Trail, 5% Road - Fells and Lake Paths
Ability: 2 of 4 (See Challenge Level)
Food: All Meals, Group Cooking, Packed Lunches
Includes: Expert Crew, Guided Group Running
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Join a group of like-minded runners for a long weekend of casual trail running in the Lake District, based from a cosy cottage with hot tubs, home-cooked food, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We run together at an easy, social pace, exploring beautiful trails, lakes, and ridgelines without pressure, competition, or ego. Evenings are about switching off, sharing great food, unwinding in the hot tub, and enjoying good company. All abilities are welcome. You don’t need to be fast, just up for a great weekend in the mountains.
Dates & Spaces
Only 20% deposit to secure your booking.
Pay the rest any time up to 60 day before trip.
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Itinerary
A full immersion into the best of the Lake District. Expect rugged fells, stunning views and breathtaking swims, before catching your breath and rehydrating in some of the Lakes' famed village pubs. We'll be staying in a gorgeous cottage in Coniston, in the heart of the Lakes, with a 10 minute walk down to the lakeshore for easy access at all times. The weekend kicks off with a short evening shakeout on Friday to find your trail legs, before kicking them into action with a 30k fell run on Saturday, featuring a visit to the Esk plungepools for the mid-run dip of dreams. After recovering with a BBQ and games, we'll head back out into the fells on Sunday for a shorter route, with some ridge time still packed in. There'll be no Sunday scaries, as the weekend closes out with a sunrise jaunt up Coniston Old Man on Monday morning and a final pub lunch before departure.
Day 1
Arrive & Shakeout Run - 7km, 275m
Arrival day. Arrive into the village of Coniston between 14:00-15:00. We'll gather the group for a quick welcome message and briefing from the team. From 15:00 we'll be straight off up 'The Bell' to get those legs moving after your travels. Arrive dressed ready to run as we will be heading straight out in order to enjoy the last of the days light fades over the lakes. Post run you will have time to settle in before dinner - a relaxed affair in the village, setting us up for a big day out tomorrow.
Day 2
Long Run Day with Lake Swims - 30km, 2000m
It'll be an early start (although not the earliest this weekend...) to get out for our longest run of the trip. After breakfast in the cottages, we'll set off to run 30km with nearly 2000m ascent over the Coniston ridge and western fells to Eskdale. On our way we'll pass the Upper Esk plungepools, your first opportunity to swim, or indulge in some cliff jumping if you're feeling brave, before running through the idyllic Esk and Duddon valleys, finishing down the historic Walna Scar Road. The late afternoon will be for relaxing in the hot tub or in front of the fire.
Day 3
Ridge Running, Waterfalls and Lake Swims - 12km, 750m
Staying in a beautiful cottage means we can have a home cooked breakfast together around the farmhouse style kitchen table. It's a shorter day today, but not to be underestimated, with 750m ascent still on the cards - so fuel up well. We'll have porridge, cooked breakfasts and plenty of tea and coffee to start the morning. Wetherlam and Holme Fell offer us ridge running, forests and waterfalls to keep view-hungry eyes occupied. From the peaks we'll follow the beautiful winding descents into the woodlands above Tilberthwaite. It's then a chilled afternoon with a swim in the lake and dinner at the cosiest pub in the village.
Day 4
Sunrise Day, Grab your Head Torches - 11km, 750m
It's too good to miss. Gather for a 03:15 departure (yes that's not a typo). We're aiming for sunrise on the summit at 04:40. What a great opportunity to enjoy this classic without the midday hoards. Of course, our route features a fly-by past a tarn on the way down, in case the sunrise didn't quite wake you up. After our run, we'll have a relaxed breakfast together back at the cottage and quite possibly a short nap. A final hearty pub lunch, and that's all folks. Your weekend comes to a close at 14:00.
All our trips are shared rooms with the same genders
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Included
Accommodation
3 Nights in Cosy Cottage
Perfecly Situated Accommodation
Shared Rooms
Running
60km Fell Running
Day 1, 7km.
Day 2, 30km.
Day 3, 12km.
Day 4, 11km.
Meals
3 x Breakfast
3 x Lunch & running snacks
3 x Dinner
One drink with all meals
Travel
All travel within your weekend is included. All you need to do, is get to us and get home again. We are staying in Coniston Village.
Activities
Guided Fell Running
Night Running
Lake Swims
Photos
The team will be taking photos throughout the weekend. You'll be sent these via a link post weekend.
Not Included
Travel
You must make your own way to and from our weekend location. We are meeting in Coniston Village
Travel Insurance. You must come prepared with appropriate travel insurance.
Extras
All drinks.
Additional food
Snacks on run routes.
Cash for souvenirs
Kit
You'll need clothes. Run gear, casual clothes, decent footwear and any bags, bottles etc you may want for the runs. Head Torch Required.
Book Your Place
Only 20% deposit to secure your booking.
Pay the rest any time up to 60 day before trip.
Packing List
Suggestions:
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Running Shoes (Trail Ideally)
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Socks x 2 or 3
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Shorts x 2
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T-Shirt / Vest x 2
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Lightweight Waterproof / Windproof x 1
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Long Sleeve Breathable x 1
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Running Bag (2-3 litres minimum)
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Lightweight travel bag
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Medical / Allergies Card
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Head Torch
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Hand Sanitizer & Sun Cream
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Foil Blanket & Whistle
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Warm Jumper for the mountains
Optional
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Spare Thick Layer
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Watch & Charger
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£50 - £100 Emergency Cash
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Lightweight Battery Pack & Cable
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Sunglasses
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Gloves if your fingers get cold
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Extra casual daytime outfit
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Extra snacks or drinks
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Pain Killers / Antiinflamatories
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Top Tip: Backup your phone incase you drop it.
Important Info: Trip Confirmation
This trip operates with a maximum number of 16 guests and will be confirmed once a minimum number of 10 guests have booked. This is industry standard. We will inform you once this number has been reached. If you wish to book travel in advance, please ensure your travel booking is fully refundable. We do not hold liability for loss of flights if this trip doesn't run. If the trip doesn't run your deposit along with any balance paid will be fully refunded. Less than 5% of trips don't go ahead.
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