Course Details
 The
race transition area is on the field adjacent to the steamer
pier at Glenridding.
The swim start will be in the water. Wetsuits
will be compulsory. The course is triangular around
two buoys and an island. Exit the water beyond the pier
into the transition area. Swim
Map
The bike section is 38 miles all on
road. From the transition turn right from the Pier
Road and follow the A592 along the lakeside to the junction
with the A5091. Turn left and and climb through Matterdale
to the A66. Turn left along the A66 to the B5322 . Follow
the B5322 and enjoy the ride through St John's in the Vale.
At the A591 turn left along the edge of Thirlmere before
climbing to Dunmail Raise. Enjoy the long wide decent to
Grassmere, continue passed Rydal Water before reaching the
outskirts of Ambleside. Turn left at the mini-roundabout
as you enter Ambleside and start the climb of Kirkstone
Road. This is a long steep climb with lots of arrows marked
on the map. The last 500m is "The Struggle" 1
in 4. You will need to consider your gearing prior to the
race. It's then downhill all the way back to Glenridding.
Profile (not for the nervous).Bike
route.  (may
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The run takes you on to the high fells
a pack with safety equipment is compulsory, see below.
It is the most direct route up Helvellyn. From transition
cross the road and follow the path up the left side of the
beck through the village. Stay on the beck side path keeping
the campsite on your left. Follow the path up Mires Beck
onto Birkhouse Moore. Follow the ridge towards the Hole-in-the-wall.
Take the main path to the right passing in front of Red
Tarn (do not go up Striding Edge). Take
the much safer path up Swirral Edge. From the  top
of Swirrel Edge turn immediately right. Do not go to the
summit cairn. Stay on the high ground to Whiteside Bank.
Stay close to the drop-off on your right hand side, do not
veer down to the left or you will end up in the wrong valley.
As you come off Whiteside Bank take the right fork which
leads down onto Glenridding Common. Follow the path down
into Glenrigging, you should pass The Travelers Rest. Inviting,
but keep going. Follow the road through the village and
return to the finish on the transition field. In all it's
about 8.8 miles.
Run Route
The weather
on the fells even in mid summer can be poor and the tops
could well be in cloud. You will not be allowed out of the
bike/run transition without full body cover weather proof
clothing, map of the route, compass, whistle and suitable
footwear for a fell run. Some form of back-pack will be
required.
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