Cumbrian Traverse

[Wharfedale Old Gal]

Myself, my brother and a friend completed the cumbrian traverse on Friday. From white maiden to Swirl how the weather closed in but after that we had glorious weather. This is the single most enjoyable run I have ever done, probably because there is no time limit and you have chance to take in the magnificent views.
I definitely recommend this challenge to anyone who loves the lakes as much as I do - you wont be disappointed.
It took us 11 hours 36 minutes - but it really didnt seem that long.
We didnt attempt to try and use public transport - I would imagine to get from Keswick to Broughton Mills in the evening would not be quick, in fact probably best to just run the route in reverse ;-)

[tomphillips]

some pics from our completion of this yesterday - fantastic route.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/ed...137.667513713/

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[Oliblom]

Here's the data from our successful Cumbrian Traverse attempt today.

No photos, though when the sun shone the views were stunning, especially down to Ennerdale from Windy Gap!

Highly recommend the route, great day out and excellent training for a BGR attempt.

[tomphillips]

you seem to have to register to view this!

[Oliblom]

you seem to have to register to view this!

Looks like the website is down at the moment - I made it open to public viewing and know that friends have viewed - fingers crossed it is back up tomorrow!

[MOUNTAIN MAN]

The gofar web page has been updated with all completions to the end of 2012:-

http://www.gofar.org.uk/Cumbrian%20Traverse.html

87 completions so far. If you've not done it yet why not put it in your diary for 2013 - let's see if it can notch up 100 by the end of the year!

[Splatcher]

Good man Tony - that needed doing. It's such a good route to run. I may even have another go some time, in the right direction this time!

[Martyn P]

Good man Tony - that needed doing. It's such a good route to run. I may even have another go some time, in the right direction this time!

I really fancy a go at this myself, will have to see if I can fit it in along with all the other stuff I've got planned for this year!

[Splatcher]

I really fancy a go at this myself, will have to see if I can fit it in along with all the other stuff I've got planned for this year!

It's a really good training run for JNLC or BG preparation, when you need a change from recces. About half a BG or 2/3 of a JNLC. It only shares Great End summit to Bowfell summit with the BG, & Honister to Bowfell summit with the JNLC.

[Martyn P]

It's a really good training run for JNLC or BG preparation, when you need a change from recces. About half a BG or 2/3 of a JNLC. It only shares Great End summit to Bowfell summit with the BG, & Honister to Bowfell summit with the JNLC.

Indeed. I think I'm going to leave the JNLC for a while, I was looking at it the other day and from what I can tell it's pretty tough as regards time at the lower end of the age scale. Something to look forward to when I'm a bit older (and the time allowance gets a bit more generous! )