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INOV8 Winter Virtual Race December: Elfhowe and Reston Scar — 8.1 km Running Route

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INOV8 Winter Virtual Race December: Elfhowe and Reston Scar is a 8.1 km (5.0 miles) loop in Staveley, The Lake District National Park, England: hilly, with 267 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Lake District National Park
267 mAscent
Paved30%Paved
4/5Hilly
INOV8 Winter Virtual Race December: Elfhowe and Reston Scar running route
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Explore the INOV8 Winter Virtual Race December: Elfhowe and Reston Scar

Location: Staveley, The Lake District National Park, England

This 8.1km loop around Elfhowe and Reston Scar near Staveley offers a rewarding exploration of the Lake District fells. Starting with a gradual uphill, you'll find yourself on a mix of grassy paths and rocky sections, leading to the open vistas from Elfhowe. The route then dips before a final climb to Reston Scar, where rocky outcrops provide panoramic views across the Lakeland landscape.

This mixed-terrain run, featuring a moderate 267m ascent, is perfect for those seeking a scenic yet challenging workout amidst beautiful scenery. It's a great option for trail runners looking to enjoy varied surfaces and stunning Lakeland views, without the entirely paved convenience of urban training routes.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.1 km loop in Staveley, The Lake District National Park, England with around 267 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 33 metres of climb per kilometre, 267 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (2)

KirstyJan 2026
Shoe suggestion: Trail
LeeJan 2025
Shoe suggestion: Mud/Fell

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