Lake District Mighty Hike

The full and half marathons will start at Dalemain Mansion and Gardens, CA11 0HB.

The half marathon finishes at Jenkins Field, CA11 0PB. The full marathon finishes at Dalemain Mansion and Gardens, CA11 0HB.

The full marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 06:30, and the half marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 08:50.

The Lake District Mighty Hike starts at Dalemain Mansion where you will then walk straight down to Ullswater before circling the lake anti-clockwise. If you are doing the half marathon, you will finish in Glenridding, and if you are doing the full marathon you will finish back at Dalemain Mansion.

View the routes on Google Maps.

You can also view the GPS routes with elevation graphs for the full marathon and half marathon.

Please note that the routes can be subject to change following health and safety inspections. Any key changes will be communicated on the day.

Along this stunning route, you'll experience:
1. The iconic Ullswater Lake - England's second largest lake, renowned for it's breathtaking beauty.
2. Aira Force Waterfall – hear the roar of water cascading over a dramatic 65-foot drop!
3. The charming village of Pooley Bridge – a quintessential English village brimming with cozy coffee shops and lake views.

Dalemain Mansion is helpfully located just off the A66 and close to the historic market town of Penrith, so we recommend staying here for a short journey to the start line.

We recommend having access to a vehicle or bike to get to this event. Dalemain Mansion is located on the A592, just off the A66 and close to the M6 which makes it really easy to access.

Parking for the full marathon and half marathon is at Dalemain Mansion and Gardens, CA11 0HB.

Free shuttle buses will run from the half marathon finish in Glenridding to the car park in the afternoon.

You can book parking and shuttle buses when you register.