What is the famous run in Keswick?

What is the best Bob Graham Round route? The route starts and finishes at the Moot Hall, Keswick, and can be taken on either clockwise or anti-clockwise, traditionally in five stages or legs. You choose your own lines and routes between the 42 named fells, but good local knowledge gets passed around.

Can you walk the Bob Graham Round in 24 hours?

It is possible to walk the entire route (i.e. no running even downhill) within the 24hrs allowed. Indeed, Bob Graham himself always referred to the round as a “long walk” and it is known that he and his friends used to head out for long fell walks on a regular basis.

What is the famous run in the Lake District?

The Lakeland 50 is one the greatest ultra trail challenges in Europe, perhaps the world. It is run over the second half of the Lakeland 100 Ultra Tour of the Lake District, completing the final 50 miles of the 100 course. As it's only half of the Lakeland 100 course it's the easy option..

How many people have completed the Bob Graham Round?

The 24-hour record has now been extended to 78 tops. The Bob Graham Round is now a standard fell-runner's test-piece having been successfully completed by 2,925 people as of the end of 2024.

What is Keswick famous for historically?

Pencils. There was small scale mining in the area from around the 16th century which led to Keswick becoming famous as the birthplace of the graphite pencil.

Keswick parkrun with a dog! Running in the Lake District. Tunnels, Bridges & Railways!

What is Keswick popular for?

Keswick is famous for its location, which is surrounded by incredible Lake District scenery including mountains and the beautiful lake of Derwentwater. It's known as the adventure capital of the UK because of its easy access to a range of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, ghyll scrambling, and cycyling.

Why is Keswick famous for pencils?

Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago. A journey of graphite and pencil discovery from its humble beginnings as a cottage industry to modern day production.

How hard is the Bob Graham Round?

Make no mistake: a supported Bob Graham Round is not an easy option. Completing a 24 hour round is a seriously tough challenge, no matter how you do it.

What are fell runners?

Fell running, also sometimes known as hill running, is the sport of running and racing, off-road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. The name arises from the origins of the English sport on the fells of northern Britain, especially those in the Lake District.

What movie was filmed in Lake District?

JJ Abrams' 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens makes extensive use of Lake District locations – eagle-eyed viewers will recognise Derwentwater, Thirlmere, Blencathra, Walla Crag and Watendlath Tarn. In a county far, far away, find your dream holiday cottage near Derwentwater in Keswick.

Who owns most of the Lake District?

The Lake District National Park is mostly privately owned

Over half of the land is privately owned, with the rest owned by organisations such as the National Trust, United Utilities and Forestry England.

What is the 24 hour Lake District challenge?

The 24 Peaks Trek takes us to the top of some of the Lake District's highest peaks in one weekend of adventure! We'll be trekking for 12 hours each day, covering around 28 miles over the weekend – with around 12,500ft of total ascent, the 24 Peaks challenge is one of the UK's most demanding adventures.

How many miles is Bob Graham?

All our members have successfully completed The Bob Graham Round; the 66 mile, 27,000 ft circuit of 42 of the highest peaks in the English Lake District within 24 hours.

How to train for Bob Graham Round?

If you are training, I would recommend time on the hills with some sprint sessions and strength training to mix it up. I did a minimum of 2 days a week of long runs back-to-back, normally aiming for about 100 km per week and 7000 - 8000 meters of ascent. Running in the gym is not the same as running in the mountains!

What was filmed in Keswick?

Bridget Jones – Mad About the Boy – Keswick

The latest Bridget Jones film chose Keswick as one of its filming locations. One standout location is Harrop Tarn, a stunning hidden gem that can be reached directly from Castlerigg Hall without crossing any roads—though it is a long walk.

What does Keswick mean in English?

Scholars have generally considered the name to be from the Old English, meaning "farm where cheese is made", the word deriving from "cēse" (cheese) with a Scandinavian initial "k" and "wīc" (special place or dwelling), although not all academics agree.

How do I spend a day in Keswick?

What food is Keswick known for?

What is the nicest town in Lake District?

Keswick. It's easy to see why Keswick has become known as one of the best towns in the Lake District National Park. Nestled between the towering mound of Skiddaw and the tranquil depths of Derwentwater, Keswick's landscapes are sensational.

Can you drink tap water in Keswick?

Whatever the source, the drinking water we provide is treated to ensure it's safe for humans and pets to drink – meeting standards set by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Who was the greatest fell runner?

Joss Naylor. Joseph Naylor MBE (10 February 1936 – 28 June 2024) was an English fell runner who set many long-distance records, and a sheep farmer, living in the Lake District. He became known as the "King of the Fells" or simply the "Iron Man".

Is fell running hard?

Is fell running difficult? As much as you'll need to practise powering up the hills, negotiating the descents can be equally difficult to master. Coming down steep slopes can be unnerving, especially if the ground feels unstable underfoot.

Why do runners drop dead?

Among several serious medical conditions, arrhythmia and heat stroke are two important causes of death during endurance races. Clinically, collapsing might be the first sign of these serious conditions and may mimic the more common and benign exercise-associated collapse.