The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge is set in one of the UK’s most scenic locations taking in fantastic Lakeland views of Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite.

The single-lap 11km/7 miles approx. route starts out along the old Keswick Railway line, crosses the River Greta over the railway bridge at Brundholme before turning off towards Wescoe. The course then climbs the hill over the northern shoulder of Latrigg Fell before descending back to Keswick along Cumbrian Way and through Whinny Brow forest to the finish. The 22km/14 miles approx. course will consist of two laps of the 11km route.

Featuring music on course, fantastic scenery, the King of the Mountain and the Demon Descent- the Karrimor Great Trail Challenge is perfect for those who like a challenge!

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Having climbed gradually from the start line, the Boardwalk provides a welcome downhill section with great views over the River Greta below.

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The iconic Iron Bridge as the route crosses the River Greta.

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When crossing Whit Beck, participants can opt for the wooden bridge or use the shallow ford if they don’t mind getting their feet wet.

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As participants reach the top of the King of the Mountains section they are rewarded with spectacular views over the Northern Lakes from Latrigg.

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The course flattens out here, but the steep slopes of Skiddaw rise above the runners to the North.

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It’s downhill all the way to the finish from here along the Cumbrian Way.

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The legs will be burning but the views of Keswick and the surrounding area will help to take away the pain as participants race down the Cumbrian Way.

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After the hard-packed gravel and panoramic views from the Cumbrian Way, the new section of the route through the forest gives fast and fun running along treelined paths.