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Wasdale ‘Horseshoe’ 2018

Lake District, Saturday, July 14, 2018

AL / 34km / 2750m

Elaine Bisson

The Wasdale Fell Race claims to be one of the toughest fell races and I was soon to realise just how tough. Since my BGR I’d tried not to lose fitness but unfortunately, recovery has taken its time and it was only last week that my body and my knees were feeling anywhere near as … Continue reading Wasdale ‘Horseshoe’ 2018

Wasdale Horseshoe Fell Race 2016

Saturday, July 9, 2016

AL / 21.1 miles, 9022ft

Geoff Davis

A Challenging Day! On your marks, get set, GO! Come with me across the 21 miles and 9,000ft of the Wasdale Horseshoe Fell Race traversing the roughest and most famous fell country in England. It’s raining, windy and the mist is down to about 1,000ft. The race starts along a runable stony track before switching … Continue reading Wasdale Horseshoe Fell Race 2016

Wasdale Fell Race

Lake District, Saturday, July 13, 2013

AL / 21m / 9,000'

Tom Reeves

A month after Ennerdale and I was at the start of another classic fell race on an even warmer day! God it was hot. Although shorter than Ennerdale this is reputed to be even tougher due to the terrain and the fact the last climb is “only” up Scafell Pike, Englands highest mountain. It was … Continue reading Wasdale Fell Race