Challenge yourself on this tough route around Ullswater anti-clockwise. Stunning views, some arduous climbs and a complete circumnavigation of the Lake District's second largest water. 19.3 miles / 31.0km Ascent: 575m / 1886ft Starts from: anywhere on the route Challenge instructions and .gpx download Ten trees planted on completion Ullswater Round Medal Track Your Progress with Skamper Skamper, our companion app, provides you with the route guidance and tracks your progress. The clearest maps, designed specifically for runners Accurate target times based on previous runs Over 3000 other routes to explore and train on Ten Trees Planted for your Run As soon as you enter, Skamper commits to planting two trees. When you finish the Ullswater Round, Skamper commits to plant eight more. All trees are planted in partnership with EarthRuns Active for Earth. Earn Your Medal Once you've completed the Ullswater Round, we'll send you a medal to celebrate your accomplishment. If you'd prefer, we'll plant an extra tree instead of sending you a medal. More about the Route This route can be started anywhere as long as it’s done anti-clockwise but the main start points are Glenridding/Patterdale and Pooley Bridge. Start at Pooley Bridge and you get the big climbs out of the way in the first half, and then you descend down to Aira Force, an impressive waterfall. From there it’s easy running into Glenridding. Once you reach Glenridding you head out onto open fell and it can feel quite remote as you head along the more rocky shoreline through to Howtown. After a few small hills it’s then flatter for the last couple of kilometres into Pooley Bridge. If you love iconic routes around bodies of water, this has to be one to try. Run the route, earn your medal, and sit back with the unbeatable satisfaction of a job well done on this tough route.
