Keswick SixPack Challenge
Discover and enjoy six rewarding scenic routes amidst Keswick.
The Summer Challenge is open
The deadline to complete the routes and submit evidence for the Summer challenge is the 30th September 2024
What is it?
We’ve created six beautiful and bespoke routes of varying distances.
Walk, jog or run. It’s up to you. Choose any route, at any time and in any order!
How Does it Work?
We provide you with bespoke turn-by-turn audio instructions as well as precise locations for the start and parking, ensuring safe and seamlessly smooth route navigation and outdoor discovery.
What Do I Need?
You will need a smartphone and these two apps: RunGo and what3words
You will also need a link to the SixPack location group which will be sent in your participant pack following your registration.
What Do I Get?
You will receive the following on signing up:
- Six bespoke routes crafted by runners for runners
- Access to each route, all with carefully customised turn-by-turn navigation
- Access to an Interactive Leaderboard
- Informative and easy-to-use instructions
On completion of all six routes you will receive a bespoke SixPack medal. Choose from either the original SixPack Metal Medal or the Summer Challenge Wooden Medal.
The Routes
Tunnel Vision 6K
Keswick Leisure Centre
The Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail features twice within our SixPack Challenge. On this route the trail takes you through the Bobbin Mill Tunnel as you head out of town with increasingly attractive vistas. There is one very tough climb on this route – it’s perfectly fine to walk this. But elevation will bring elation with more magnificent views and canopied woodland trails as we bring you back home.
Running Water 6K
Lake Road, Keswick
Across the water, the famous silhouette of Cat Bells welcomes your woodland start and a sumptuous saunter that is about a flat a route as one could find in the Lake District. Myriad , forgiving trails provide a terrain full of delight. Boardwalks to beachcombing. Captivating!
End of the Line 8K
Threlkeld
Our rural ramble starts in Threlkeld on the outskirts of Keswick and, temptingly, starts by a pub. But we have work for you to do first! Within the shadows of the mighty Blencathra, your journey heads gently up by a lovely stream. Crossing the fields and stone wall stiles, you can enjoy panoramic views. You then head down to join a stunning section of the K 2 T railway trail before we guide you further along tracks that few walkers and runners tread. Now where was that pub again?!
Run, Rabbit, Run 10K
The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale
Starting by the beautiful walled garden that was the inspiration for Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit, you too will be inspired by the stunning beauty and amazing vistas offered up by Derwent Water. Your outwards journey provides a close-up appreciation of this wonderful lake while you can view a higher perspective on your return. A couple of challenging climbs are absolutely worth it on this, our longest of the six challenge routes.
Nod to the Dodd 6K
Dodd Wood
This lovely contrasting route initially delivers woodland wonder along pine-needle strewn trails before we take you closer to Bassenthwaite Lake, accompanied by a majestic backdrop of the north Cumbrian fells. Look out for the resident ospreys! Delightful.
In it to Whin it 6K
Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre
Immersed within England’s only mountain forest, your SixPack Challenge route will definitely take your breath away! At times, as we give your heart and lungs a good workout, but often as we deliver jaw-dropping views. Sweeping pine fringed trails abound. Truly, you’ll enjoy a running high.
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