A bit of festive fun to shake out the legs before the new year starts, mince pies and a tipple of something warming is available along the way if you fancy it.
13:00
Age 16 & over
£8
The 'cuddliest' fell race you will ever find! Starting in Langthwaite itself, you will soon be running along fields roughly following the Arkle Beck towards Scar House. Once at the house you will start a long steady hill along Scar Lane which will take you up onto the moor for a short open moor section following a well defined trod until you hit the Stang Road. You will travel up the road briefly before turning right and following a shooting track, commanding great views all along the Arkengarthdale valley and challenging you with its 'not as flat as you think it is' ups and downs. When you hit the Peat Moor Green corner, you will start a great descent into Booze. Once you’re through the hamlet itself you'll get the chance to stop for a nibble and a drink if you want one. The route then heads off into Slei Gill for a fast grassy path section out to Slei Gill House and back towards Storthwaite Hall past piles of mining spoil. This leads you directly back onto the low path to Langthwaite. Follow the Arkle Beck along a good path, with some rough stony sections to keep you thinking, right to the finish just outside the Red Lion.