SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

Not taking place in 2026. Watch this space for updates.

Since 1998, the SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day® has offered a 3-day challenge quite unlike any other. 

Long mountain journeys, spectacular scenery and an amazing mountain experience!

Highlights

• Mix and match courses

  Simply enter the event and choose whichever course you prefer on the day!

• Unburdened journey

  Your ‘luggage’ will be transported while you enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell-time, unburdened by the weight of your tent, food, and other overnight kit.

• A truly chilled-out weekend

  Enjoy flexible start windows, complimentary hot drinks, and a choice of the most delicious cakes each day.

6 route choices

Here's a snapshot! See the Route section for full details:

• The Café course (17km per day)

  Have a great adventure and stop at some great cafés en route.

• The Herdwick course (22km per day)

  An excellent stepping stone to more challenging courses.

• The Wainwright course (27km per day)

  How many Wainwrights will you summit?

• The Fellrunner course (33km per day)

  The ‘Fellrunner’ course is an awesome challenge.

• The Extreme course (40km per day)

  Tackle some tricky terrain on the Extreme Course.

• The Adventure Course (your choice each day)

  Pick an adventure that suits you!