Name: Lakes Fell Running Camp
Start: 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: High Wallabarrow Farm, Ulpha, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6EA

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May 23 - 26, 2025

Group size: 3 - 12

Lakes Fell Running Camp

High Wallabarrow Farm, Ulpha, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6EA

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7 reviews

May 23 - 26, 2025

Group size: 3 - 12

Our Lake District Fell Running 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.

Your guides will be a top local fell runner and experienced mountain runner Jacob Tonkin (best known for inspiring the tea Round in Keswick and subject of the inspiring film 'George', about living and running with his dog. Plus qualified mountain guide and multiple Dartmoor fell series winner Ceri Rees, who has raced at all levels in the sport and knows the surrounding valleys.

You will spend three nights at Wallowbarrow 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.
Two mornings of yoga (curated for runners by your fantastic instructor/fell runner Liv-who is also a poet)
All food, 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
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

rail transfer from/to Foxfield/Millom

£10

Day 1
Day 1
Friday
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.
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Day 2
Day 2
Saturday
7.30am: Yoga with Liv
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.
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Day 3
Day 3
Sunday
7.00: Yoga with Liv
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!
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Day 4
Day 4
Monday
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.
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Day 1

Friday

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.

7 reviews

Our business intends to be accommodating, thoughtful and original, at arm’s length from the blandness of a standard corporate event. We will aim to deliver this in a relaxed, approachable style, using our own strengths, rather than those borrowed from a marketing manual. Our USP is based on our wellspring of experience and ours alone, which can’t be replicated elsewhere. We strive to be environmentally and ecologically conscious and to connect with our community through all of our initiatives and we will partner with similar minded or

Running was just an excuse to be there, for me this camp was about meeting like minded people to interact with and have fun, carefully curated by an experienced running guru with his own tales to tell.

By Robert C for Brecons fell, trail and yoga camp on Nov 26, 2024

I had a good time. I really enjoyed the fell running. The Southern Lakes is a beautiful area.

By Sarah B for Lakes Fell Running Camp on Jun 06, 2024

A great weekend away with a fab group of people. A good physical workout, and an ideal way to unwind mentally from the rat race. I will definitely come to another one in the future.

By Mike W for Brecons fell, trail and yoga camp on Nov 22, 2023

I attended the Wales yoga and running weekend in November. Relaxed, inclusive of all abilities and restorative. Ceri fostered a friendly atmosphere which brought the group together. Some beautiful and challenging runs with Ceri, and we were also accompanied by knowledgeable local guides. I look forward to the next one.

By David K for Brecons fell, trail and yoga camp on Nov 21, 2023

I had such a brilliant time on this running camp. It was a lovely group of non judgemental, interesting people with a shared passion for running. The fells were absolutely stunning. Ceri was a fab leader who lined up everything for us. We had delicious dinners both nights- including a much needed Indian after the 18k. We were also joined by Brett and Liz who had a lovely energy and were very inspiring. Altogether, thoroughly recommend and I will be joining Ceri again.

By Philippa M for Brecons fell, trail and yoga camp on Nov 15, 2023

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Recently took part in wilid runnings trail weekend with my partner near Brecon. A great weekend with some great people . The sceanery was stunning and Ceri was always on hand to offer advice , Also so was Liz . The trip is for all abilities,however it's in the black mountains / Brecon beacons so there is no hiding from the elevation. Do not let that put you off though ,no one is left behind no matter if you run wallk or crawl to the top . It's a relaxed environment and no pressure . Well done ceri and Liz we both had a great weekend thanks .

By Terry J on 20 Jul, 2024

Over the past few years I have attended several Wild Running camps on Dartmoor and in the Brecon Beacons. They have all been filled with great running and yoga, fabulous scenery, delicious food and interesting company. Ceri creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is brilliant at accommodating all levels of running ability. He has many interesting insights into all aspects of running and links with the worlds of literature and journalism. Ceri is the only person I know who has written a poem about one of their events! He also a genuine interest and awareness of issues going beyond running, especially inclusivity, diversity and environmental responsibility. Probably because of this his camps tend to attract other interesting and thoughtful people and create memorable conversations and lasting friendships. I look forward to being back on another Wild Running camp very soon.

By Robert D on 18 Jul, 2024