Overview
This Lake District Fell Running and Yoga 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, while enjoying some morning yoga, specifically aimed at runners.
Your guides will be a top local fell runner and experienced mountain runner Jacob Tonkin, the man behind the Tea Round in Keswick and subject of the inspiring film 'George' about one fell runner and his dog/s, plus qualified mountain guide Ceri Rees (multiple Dartmoor fell series winner), who has raced at all levels in the sport and knows the surrounding valleys.
Your yoga instructor will be Olivia Mulligan. Liv is a yoga teacher (and keen runner!) She will be offering morning yoga sessions to compliment our weekend of running. Whether an experienced yogi or a total newbie, the sessions will be beneficial to all, helping to build a mind and body connection. The benefits of yoga are endless, a few including: increased energy, flexibility, strength, pain relief, improved sleep and improved mood. The perfect addition to any runner's routine!
Need to know
Camp highlights:
- 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.
- All food, is provided (vegan options are available but please specify).
- Two morning yoga sessions
- An introduction to technique on hills and training to run in the mountains
- Pick up from the nearest train station
- Navigating in the fells theory and practice
- Injury prevention and self-massage workshop with body mechanist Jacob
Dates
- 23 May 2025
In pictures
- Mountain
- Average fitness
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
Fitness levels
Some background in running would be beneficial and you should have a reasonable level of fitness. However you don’t have to be a primed athlete to sign up. You just need to be capable of running a half marathon at any pace.
Accommodation
You will spend three nights at Moss Side Farm, in cosy rail pods which sleep three each and which easch has their own woodburner, bed and coffee table. The farm is at the head of the Duddon Valley and we will venture off towards Coniston and Eskdale Fells on different days.
Season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Transfers
Meeting point
Moss Side Farm
Broughton-in-Furness
Lake District National Park
LA20 6DJ
UK
Pick up from the nearest train station is available.
- Mountain
Itinerary
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Friday
Arrive at Moss Side, near Broughton in Furness, on Friday evening between 4pm and 6pm.
18:00 | The group will head out for a short 10km run on Friday night along some of the route of the Duddon Valley fell race or similar.
20:00 | 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 and then local fell running scene. Trust us, no one is better qualified!
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Saturday
07:30 | Yoga session with Olivia.
08:00 | Breakfast.
10:00 | After breakfast head out for the longest run 9 to 12 miles depending on preference and ability to Coniston. Aim to drive to Coniston, to start the run from there and to do a variation of the Coniston fell race route.
12:30 to 2:30 | 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 with Ceri and Jacob, or injury prevention workshop with Jacob.
19:00 | Dinner at the barn.
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Sunday
07:00 | Yoga session with Olivia.
08:00 | Breakfast will be cooked for you by your guides.
10:00 | Run to Seathwaite and head out for the 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.
14:00 | Strength and conditioning advice for fell runners from Qualified PT Ceri.
16:00 | 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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Monday
07:00-08:00 | Early breakfast.
08:45 | Pack up.
08:45 - 09:45 | 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.
- Accommodation
- Guides
- Meals
- Transfers
Included
- 3 nights accommodation (Fri, Sat and Sun)
- 3 days of guided runs of varying lengths, including one evening run.
- All food, home cooked and provided
- Route panning and navigation practice
- Q&A session with Ceri and local fell running expert Jacob Tomkin
- Technique on the hill; moving without inhibition
- Pick up and drop off from the nearest train station
Not Included
- Pub supper Friday evening
- Pick up and drop off from other locations
Costs
Price per person (inc deposit)
£340.00
Enquiries & bookings
If you have any questions or would like to check availability or make a booking, please provide a few details about you, your group size and any preferred dates. A member of the team will then get back to you or you can go ahead and book online.