Our Lake District Fell Running and Yoga Camp, is your chance to experience the unique flavour of fell running in the Dunnerdales, the spiritual homeland of fell running, over a long weekend, while enjoying some morning yoga, specifically aimed at runners. 

Your guides will be a top local fell runner and experienced mountain runner Jacob Tonkin, the man behind the Tea Round in Keswick and subject of the inspiring film 'George' about one fell runner and his dog/s, plus qualified mountain guide Ceri Rees (multiple Dartmoor fell series winner), who has raced at all levels in the sport and knows the surrounding valleys.

Your yoga instructor will be Olivia Mulligan. Liv is a yoga teacher (and keen runner!) She will be offering morning yoga sessions to compliment our weekend of running. Whether an experienced yogi or a total newbie, the sessions will be beneficial to all, helping to build a mind and body connection. The benefits of yoga are endless, a few including: increased energy, flexibility, strength, pain relief, improved sleep and improved mood. The perfect addition to any runner's routine! 

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, cosy 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 caterers (vegan options are available).

• Two morning yoga sessions

• An introduction to technique on hills and training to run in the mountains

• Pick up from the nearest train station (please contact us to arrange this)

• Navigating in the fells theory and practice

• Injury prevention and self-massage workshop with body mechanist Jacob

The cost doesn’t include:

• A pub supper on Friday evening – we will eat out at a nearby pub (The Blacksmiths Arms)

• Pick ups from other locations other than specified.

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).

See our Terms and Conditions

Itinerary:

Arrive at Wallabarrow, near Broughton in Furness, on Friday evening between 2pm and 6pm. (please don’t rely on sat nav)

6pm: We will head out for a short 10km run on Friday night along some of the route of the Duddon Valley fell race.

8pm showers and then dinner, at the nearby Blacksmiths Arms.

Jacob will take you through some of his fell running tales from the world of Bob Graham, as well as discussing the Cumbria Way Challenge with he and Ceri.

Saturday

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 Jacob, your 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 with Jacob.

7.00pm: Dinner at the barn.

Sunday

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 with Ceri and Jacob in and 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!

Monday

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.

Kit List

• Taped seamed 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 seamed)

• Some snacks of your preference (optional)

Lake District Fell Running and Yoga Weekend no-group

• 23/05/2025, 15:00 - 26/05/2025, 10:00

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  Enter £340.00

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Pick up from the nearest train station (please contact us to arrange this)

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