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Muncaster Fell — 11.0 km Running Route

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Muncaster Fell is a 11.0 km (6.9 miles) loop in Eskdale, Lake District, England: hilly, with 222 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Lake District National Park
222 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
3/5Hilly

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Muncaster Fell running route
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Location: Eskdale, Lake District, England

Explore the dramatic beauty of Eskdale with this engaging 11km circuit around Muncaster Fell. This clockwise loop guides you through tranquil wooded valleys before ascending to an undulating, craggy ridge. Prepare for varied terrain, including tracks, soft grassy paths, and bare earth trails, all while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the Lake District's majestic high mountains.

This challenging route, with a significant 222m of ascent, is ideal for runners looking to push their endurance and experience true fell running. It's perfect for those seeking a rewarding sightseeing run with breathtaking scenery, or for experienced runners training for hill races in a truly inspiring natural environment.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 11.0 km loop in Eskdale, Lake District, England with around 222 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 20 metres of climb per kilometre, 222 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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