Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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3.70 km

Steel Fell summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

The central apex of three ridges, Steel Fell is a distinctive and intimidating presence to the south of Thirlmere. It is most commonly accessed from Dunmail Raise via a steep …

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8.19 km

Gibson Knott East Cairn

Peak

8.98 km

Bracken Hause

Mountain Pass

9.31 km

Helm Crag summit

Highlight • Summit

Rising gently over picturesque Grasmere, Helm Crag initially appears dumpy and unremarkable – and then you spot its knobbly, gnarled summit. Beyond the rocky excrescence of The Lion and The …

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

3.43 km

2.63 km

2.00 km

339 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

3.43 km

2.94 km

1.84 km

181 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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