2024 Grand Tour of Skiddaw - August 10th (Entries Open October 1st at 9am)
Welcome!
The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is an approximately 46 mile ultra trail race taking in the beautiful Northern Lake District with a climb up the mighty Skiddaw at the approximate halfway point, giving a total of 7136 feet of ascent.
The route is almost entirely run on public footpaths and bridleways, starting and finishing at Lime House School near Dalston. It then follows the River Caldew, winding through fields and woods until you reach Caldbeck. From here, the scenery changes to the stunning and remote feeling Caldbeck Fells, where you make your way past Skiddaw House to the car park at Latrigg. The climb up Skiddaw follows, after visiting the summit (and ringing the bell) you descend via Longside Edge giving fantastic views over Bassenthwaite. Then you contour round passing through Orthwaite, Branthwaite and Fell Side before the route brings you back to Caldbeck and the return journey to Lime House School along the banks of the River Caldew.
Your entry fee includes a gps tracker, a marked Harveys route map, a finishers t-shirt (opt out option available), 4 fully stocked checkpoints, a finishers meal and more enthusistic volunteers than you can shake a stick at.
Solos £80 Pairs £140
At Race HQ you will have the option to camp on Friday and Saturday night (tents and campervans only, the site is not suitable for caravans). There will be a bar (The Stagger Inn), Jules Glorious Food, a fire-pit and much more. We look forward to seeing you.
Come join us in 2024 on August 10th.
You will find all the event details and a registration link on the event info page.
Course Records
Mens - 2018 Andrew Swift 6:35:14
Womens - 2021 Caroline Turner 7:44:09
Pairs - 2016 Dan Miller & Richard Bardon 8:43:25
