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Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg one: Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass — Lake District National Park

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Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg one: Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass — Lake District National Park

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Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg one: Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass — Lake District National Park

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22.8km

1,040m

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The first leg of the Joss Naylor challenge runs from Pooley Bridge, at the northern tip of Ullswater, to the Kirkstone Pass. A spectacular run in its own right, it follows the historic route of the old Roman Road along the High Street ridge, ascending Loadpot Hill and High Raise…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Pooley Bridge (2020)

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Pooley Bridge got a new bridge on 23rd October 2020! The new bridge is 128ft (39 m) in length and replaces the 18th-century stone bridge that was destroyed during Storm …

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5.18 km

Arthur's Pike summit

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Arthur's Pike is a 1,749-foot (533 m) Wainwright fell in the Far Eastern Lake District. Being on the very eastern edge of the group of 214 Wainwright fells you'd think …

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7.88 km

Loadpot Hill Trig Point

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Loadpot Hill is a 2,205-foot (672 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. The summit is a broad, grassy plateau and there is a trig point present. The …

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9.28 km

Wether Hill

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Wether Hill is a 2,211-foot (671 m) Wainwright fell in the Far Eastern Lake District National Park. Whilst it can be hiked on it's own or with its neighbour Loadpot …

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10.9 km

Red Crag

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Red Crag has a small cairn at the high point of 2,332 feet (711 m). It's more of a high ridge on the way up to High Raise than a …

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11.7 km

Raven Howe

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Raven Howe is another minor summit on the High Street ridge near High Raise. The wall follows close to the trail along this section, making navigation easy as you cross the high point of 2,359 feet (719 m).

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12.8 km

High Raise Summit

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High Raise at 2,631 feet (802 m) is one of the higher peaks in the Far Eastern Fells. It's on the grassy High Street ridgeline and makes a brilliant run …

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13.8 km

Kidsty Pike

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Kidsty Pike is a fell to the west of Haweswater Reservoir. Whilst it is a subsidiary peak of Rampsgill Head, the summit has long achieved the status of a separate …

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14.3 km

Rampsgill Head

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Rampsgill Head is a 2,598-foot (792 m) Wainwright in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. For the peak bagger, it's a Nuttall, a Wainwright, a Birkett and a …

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16.3 km

High Street summit

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High Street summit, at 2,717 feet (828 m), is the highest point in the Far Eastern Fells. It's named after the Roman road that followed the high ground north to …

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17.9 km

Thornthwaite Crag Beacon

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Thornthwaite Crag is a 2,572-foot (784 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. It overlooks four valleys and the Thornthwaite Beacon tower which is over 13 feet (4 …

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19.5 km

Stony Cove Pike

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At 2,503 feet (763 m) and with a prominence of over 492 feet (150 m) Stony Cove Pike is categorised as a Marilyn. For runners, it's the first main summit …

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21.1 km

Pike How

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Pike How is a small cairn on the way down (or up) the southern ridge of Stony Cove Pike. Most runners descending will pass at speed without noticing the slight …

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22.8 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

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Up here, in good weather, you can enjoy the view over a good ale or just like that. The P is free. It is only asked for a donation.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.6 km

6.54 km

1.45 km

233 m

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12.8 km

4.87 km

3.50 km

1.45 km

233 m

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August 22, 2023

The first leg of the Joss Naylor challenge runs from Pooley Bridge, at the northern tip of Ullswater, to the Kirkstone Pass. A spectacular run in its own right, it follows the historic route of the old Roman Road along the High Street ridge, ascending Loadpot Hill and High Raise to reach the summit of

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Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg one: Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass — Lake District National Park

Pooley Bridge (2020)

Arthur's Pike summit

Loadpot Hill Trig Point

Wether Hill

Red Crag

Raven Howe

High Raise Summit

Kidsty Pike

Rampsgill Head

High Street summit

Thornthwaite Crag Beacon

Stony Cove Pike

Pike How

Kirkstone Pass Inn

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