Ultra Tour of Staveley
This is a commitment. Five distinct fell ridges, two remote valleys, and enough climbing to earn a very large meal. Plan your food, check the forecast, and don't set off late.
Effort: Ultra distance or major ascent
Underfoot: Technical, navigation required
E5·T4 — how we grade routesThis is a commitment. Five distinct fell ridges, two remote valleys, and enough climbing to earn a very large meal. Plan your food, check the forecast, and don't set off late.
A 62km ultra circuit from Staveley taking in the full Kentmere Horseshoe, Longsleddale, and the high fells above Ullswater. Over 2800m of climbing — a full day in serious Lake District terrain.
##The route
From Staveley, the Ultra Tour links the Kentmere Horseshoe, Longsleddale, and the high fells in a single sustained circuit through some of the most remote terrain in the Lake District.
##This is serious
At 62km with nearly 3000m of climbing, this is a proper mountain ultra. You will be on open fell for long periods with limited bail-out options. Navigation skills are essential.
Remote and exposed for long sections. Navigation complex on multiple ridge transitions in poor visibility. Very limited bail-out options between Kentmere and Longsleddale. Weather can change rapidly. Not recommended solo without extensive fell navigation experience.
Summits on this route
Safety on this route
- No signal? Text 999 — pre-register first: text register to 999
- Tell someone your route and expected return time before you head out
Common questions
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