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Ambleside to Elterwater Trail Run — 6.7 km Running Point-to-point

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Ambleside to Elterwater Trail Run is a 6.7 km (4.2 miles) point-to-point in Elterwater, Westmorland and Furness: hilly, with 228 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Lake District
228 mAscent
Paved24%Paved
4/5Hilly
Ambleside to Elterwater Trail Run running route
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Location: Elterwater, Westmorland and Furness

This point-to-point run from Ambleside to Elterwater covers just under 7 km through classic Lakeland country. Most of the climbing comes right away, working up the fellside beneath Loughrigg Fell with a sustained pull of around 150 metres. Underfoot is predominantly good, alternating between stony tracks, rough grass and open fell paths.

After cresting the high ground, a steady descent drops towards Loughrigg Tarn and the valley near Skelwith Bridge. The ground then levels out onto paths along the River Brathay, following sections of the Cumbria Way and quiet lane towards Elter Water before reaching Elterwater village. A punchy point-to-point that pairs honest fell climbing with a flowing valley finish.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.7 km point-to-point in Elterwater, Westmorland and Furness with around 228 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 34 metres of climb per kilometre, 228 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 76% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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