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Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg four: Sty Head to Greendale Bridge — Lake District National Park

17.8km

03:38

1,300m

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2. Great Gable and Allen Crags loop from Seathwaite Farm — Lake District National Park

13.5km

03:19

1,120m

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3. Brandelhow Bay, Derwent Water – Keswick Moot Hall loop from Borrowdale

26.6km

03:06

490m

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4. Catbells Summit – High Spy loop from Seatoller

22.9km

04:04

1,430m

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5. Catbells Summit loop from Grange

6.46km

01:03

400m

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The best running trails around Borrowdale

1. Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg four: Sty Head to Greendale Bridge — Lake District National Park

2. Great Gable and Allen Crags loop from Seathwaite Farm — Lake District National Park

3. Brandelhow Bay, Derwent Water – Keswick Moot Hall loop from Borrowdale

4. Catbells Summit – High Spy loop from Seatoller

5. Catbells Summit loop from Grange

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