What’s On?

The Langdale Horseshoe is an annual Lake District fell race that starts and finishes at the Old Dungeon Ghyll. The course climbs to Stickle Tarn before heading to Thunacar Knott, Esk Hause shelter, Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and Pike of Blisco. The route is approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) in length with 1,450 metres (4,760 ft) of ascent.

This race is over a rough, tough course with almost exclusively rocky and slippy ground. The weather in October is rarely ‘pleasant’ and the fells are often clagged in, making navigation difficult on a course with many pathless sections.

If you are at all unsure of your ability to complete the course safely, you should gain more experience and come back another year. Previous experience of similar races will be asked for as part of the entry system: 2 medium or long mountainous (Lakes, Scotland, N Wales) category A fell races in previous 3 years, or similar relevant experience (significant mountain experience). Entry remains at the discretion of race organisers.

A stunningly-scenic route in the Lake District

A beautiful, challenging course set with a backdrop of some of the finest scenery the Lake District has to offer.  This isn’t a flat, boring course designed for an outright PB, it’s an undulating (some may say hilly) route designed for its views and the sense of achievement.  Just like the Lakeland Trails events, we encourage you to walk a bit and soak up the views but we’ll be equally cheering those speedy competitive runners as they power up the hills!

The Cumbria Dark Sky Festival takes place annually in autumn and features a host of exciting events to celebrate the wonders of the night sky. The 2026 festival takes place between 23rd October – 20th November.

The winter months are a great time to take advantage of the longer nights, wrap up warm and spend time in the outdoors, getting closer to nature and really appreciating the dark sky above you.

A festive 10k in the beautiful Langdale Valley

What could be better than a festive 10k in the stunning Langdale Valley with a FREE Christmas Pudding to take home afterwards?  Fancy dress is optional but very much encouraged, with prizes for our favourite outfits!  Some of you may be out for a fun time but expect stiff competition from club runners at the front with the first finishers expected back between 32 & 35 minutes.