An introduction to trail and easy fell running for beginners in the beautiful Lake District.
'The world isn't in your books and maps, it's out there' - J.R.R. Tolkien
Whether you're a road runner, trail runner or hillwalker, if you want to try running in the mountain environment, then this is the Girls on Hills event for you! A full day of guided trail running in the Lake District National Park with experienced, local guides who will give you advice on how to make your transition safely. We'll cover basic navigation, kit, training, nutrition, technique and mountain safety for running in the highland environment.
Sample stunning, classic Lakeland trails with professional running guides from Girls on Hills. Routes will depend on the weather we experience but all runners will enjoy the wildness and rugged beauty of the Cumbrian fells, as we take the 'trail less travelled' through breathtaking mountain scenery.
If you're a beginner, don't worry, you don't have to run the whole time (we do plenty of walking, chatting and stopping to soak up the views)! Hit the Trail is a relaxed and sociable day out with a distance of 8-12km, designed to set you up for your trail running journey. It is a supportive 'safe space' for women and not a boot-camp - our focus is place not pace! To find out more about what's involved visit: www.girlsonhills.com/faqs
TICKET COST
Hit the Trail is one of Girls on Hills' fully-funded 'Access Courses' and as such is perfect for those who feel impacted by barriers to participation. This event is open to women who are eligible via our Access Fund criteria . Tickets are allocated in good faith. We aim to help as many women as possible experience the many health and wellbeing benefits that come with trail running.
Due to the high-levels of cancellation that we experienced (at short notice) in 2024, this year we are charging a £50.00 fully refundable deposit per ticket (i.e. the full ticket fee will be automatically refunded after attending the event). This is to encourage participants to cancel their ticket in advance if unable to attend, so that we can make the space/s available to others who might need them, and avoid wasting precious Access Fund budget.
Can't afford it? We recognise that some people face financial barriers to attending remotely located events like these. If this is you, then we have 3 x no-fee tickets available . To request one of these tickets, please drop us an email at
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LOGISTICS
This event does not include any food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own if required, to suit travel logistics or budget.
We will also encourage lift-sharing whilst in the area, to reduce environmental impact and pressure on popular rural parking areas. This event can be accessed by public transport and the meet point will be walking distance from a bus stop.
Once booked, we will email you at the beginning of the event week to confirm final details. This email will also include a kit list, travel options and advice on where to park. We will meet up to check kit and discuss final plans over coffee before we start!
Please only book a space with us if you're reasonably confident you will be able to attend (we do of course understand that sometimes life just gets in the way!) This event is financed by our Access Fund crowdfunding campaign . Your understanding and support is very much appreciated.
We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. If you are concerned about clothing/kit, please email us (we may be able to lend some items). We look forward to having some fun and showing you some great trail running in the Lake District!
For our standard T&Cs please visit: www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions
You may also like the following events from Girls on Hills:
- Next month, 5th July, 08:30 am, Buttermere Skyline™ Official Recce in Keswick
- Next month, 25th July, 04:00 pm, Corrour Munros - hill walking weekend in Aberfeldy
- This August, 2nd August, 09:00 am, Hit the Trail, Glencoe (fully funded) in Cladich
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