May 23 to May 26, 2025
Your guides will be a top local fell runner and experienced mountain runner as well as qualified mountain guide Ceri Rees, who has raced at all levels in the sport and knows the surrounding valleys, as well as local expert.
You will spend three nights at Wallabarrow Farm, in the Duddon Valley and venture off towards Coniston and Eskdale Fells on different days. Previous camps have included dinner on the second night by fell running legend and sheep farmer Joss Naylor who regaled us with some of his running stories and his reflections on fell running.
Three nights accommodation (Fri, Sat and Sun) in a very amenable, cozy environment
Three days of guided runs (choose how many runs you want to do-we will be taking morning and evening runs) of varying lengths – including one night run.
All food, is home-cooked and provided by our own caterers (vegan options are available).
An introduction to technique on hills and training to run in the mountains
Navigating in the fells theory and practice
Injury prevention and self massage workshop with body mechanist
A pub supper on Friday evening – we will eat out at a nearby pub (The Blacksmiths Arms)
Pick ups
taped seemed top/trousers
running tights/leggings
fell shoes (or trail shoes with suitable grip)
Explorer map pf the Western Lakes (optional)
compass (optional)
water bladder/container
mobile phone (for whats app group)
hat
gloves
socks enough for three days on the fells
warm outdoor jacket (preferably seemed)
some snacks of your preference (optional)
You just need to bring your running gear and a towel and comfy clothes (see kit list). All meals will be provided (except for the meal out).
Many thanks for a great couple of days. I learned a lot, got inspired and confident to head off the trails (and get myself out of trouble when I do and also got to see some stunning scenery!)
- John, September 2020
Your guides will be experienced trail/fell runners and Qualified Mountain Leaders, as well as ultra-experienced local runners and finisher and creator of the Keswick Tea Round.
Arrive at Wallabarrow, near Broughton in Furness, on Friday evening between 2 pm and 6 pm. (please don’t rely on sat nav)
6 pm: We will head out for a short 10km run on Friday night along some of the routes of the Duddon Valley fell race.
8pm showers and then dinner, at the nearby Blacksmiths Arms.
Our instructor will take you through some of his fell running tales from the world of Bob Graham, as well as discussing the Cumbria Way Challenge.
8.30am: Breakfast.
10am: After breakfast we will head out for our longest run 9 to 12 miles depending on preference and ability to Coniston. We will aim to drive to Coniston, to start our run from there and to do a variation of the Coniston fell race route.
12.30 to 2.30pm: Late Lunch. Get some fell running tips with our local guide, followed by a lift back to base. We may also find a swim spot for anyone who fancies a dip.
Afternoon: optional second run or injury prevention workshop.
7.00pm: Dinner at the barn.
We’ll drop you off at the start once you’ve enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Today you’ll following the tree-lined stream out of the market town of Ulverston, which overlooks Morecambe Bay. The route makes its way over gentle, rolling farmland and moorland with views of the Coniston Fells along the way, becoming more and more breathtaking as you go as if in sympathy with your efforts! You will arrive at the shores of Coniston, where our support team will meet you.
16 miles (25km) and 615m of ascent.
8.00: Breakfast will be cooked for you by your guides.
10am : We will run to Seathwaite and head out for our morning run from the Newfield Inn pub. There will also be the option of a longer or shorter run of around 5 to 8 miles
Afternoon:
4pm: Navigation around the Dunnerdale Valley.
Dinner and awards ceremony: Dinner will be cooked by our caterers using local produce with some lubrication if you are so inclined!
Climbing out of Coniston, you head to the famous beauty spot of Tarn Hows with wide views across to the Langdale Pikes and Helvellyn. You will pass along riverside tracks and you can visit the Colwith Force and Skelwith Force waterfalls in this section, before taking in the best views of the day beyond Skelwith when the route enters the great glacial valley of Great Langdale.
12 miles (19km) and 550m of ascent.
Mountain Route – 16 miles (25km) and 1130m of ascent.
7.00 to 8am: Early breakfast.
8.45am: Pack up, as we have to be out by 10am.
8.45am to 9.45am: There is an option of an early run, depending on when you need to get off. You will be able to shower afterwards before leaving.
Cancellation (loss of deposits)
It is possible that you may have to cancel at short notice because of an injury. If this is the case, we will try our utmost to transfer your booking to another suitable week-end. If this is not possible, we will not be able to refund your deposit but we can where possible, offer you credits to one of our other camps. The amount of credit will be determined by the number of bookings we have on the camp or course you wish to be transferred to. For example we can not guarantee it will cover single room supplements, if there is insufficient space. If you give us less than 30 days notice, we reserve the right to retain your payment. If we are able to resell your place up to week before the camp/course, we will give you a full refund. As we are now operating a minimum numbers booking policy, once we have passed the minimum numbers mark, the camp or guided trip will definitely go ahead. In the event of failing to meet the minimum numbers mark, we will refund you 100 per cent or book you on to one of our other adventures. If we are forced to cancel your booking and you have incurred travel expenses, we will re-fund these. Unavoidable Occurrences: We do not accept liability for the consequences of strikes, riots, acts of war or terrorism, disease outbreaks … If such occurrences cause us to have to cancel an activity we will endeavour to offer an alternative, but accept no liability for return of fees paid prior to cancellation or curtailment.
We will accept deposits of 25% for all camps, four weeks outside of the camp dates. This is non refundable, except in special circumstances. However, we can offer credits upon cancellation.
HAZARDS
Outdoor activities can be hazardous and it is important that all participants understand that there are risks involved in off road running. Routes can be slippy, muddy, icy and almost always uneven. Trips and falls are common even for experienced runners and minor injuries are not unusual. It is particularly easy to fall if you are not wearing footwear with sufficient grip. We recommend Inov 8 Talons because they have a deep studded sole that is helpful in the mud and wet, but no shoe will grip wet rock and care must be taken at all times on these surfaces. We expect all participants to take the advice of the guides at all times. It is also essential that participants are sure that they are fit enough to run the distance that they have agreed to run. Participants should take medical advice if they are in any doubt about their health status.
Activ Retreats is a an outdoors adventure company, specialising in off-road running and swim run challenges. Participants will be reminded at the time of adventures around the UK and abroad.
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Your acknowledgement of risk: Activ Retreats provides an off road running experience. There are always risks in these places. These may be from rough terrain, weather, water, equipment, other people, or wildlife. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.
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If you already have insurance, please check it covers you for the activities you will be undertaking with us. We recommend you book your own insurance for travel or participation at our camps.
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You must have a level of fitness appropriate to the running activity for which you are booking. You must inform us at the time of booking, or as soon as the case arises of any medical or non-medical conditions that might affect you or any other participant’s safety and enjoyment. All medical details will be treated in confidence.
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All running takes place in a rural environment where the effect of the weather can be particularly severe, even during the summer. The weather can limit what we are able to do, and client safety is our first consideration. There may be occasions where we are unable to complete a planned route due to the prevailing weather. In these circumstances we will offer an alternative route. However, running will be offered whatever the weather and if the forecast is bad, please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
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