Keswick to Barrow Walk
Date: 11th May 2024 | Reg fee: TBC
The details
The Keswick to Barrow (K2B) Walk is open to teams of runners and walkers and covers 40 miles, proceeding down the banks of Thirlmere at the foot of Helvellyn, winding up and over Dunmail Raise, and continuing down through the villages of Grasmere and Elterwater. From there the route passes through The Langdales and Coniston village, before reaching the head of Coniston Water, where the quiet east bank of the lake is followed. There are fine views of Coniston Old Man as the route passes Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin, and then continues through the village of Nibthwaite before arriving in Lowick. The most challenging section is the progressive ascent up Kirkby Moor to the highest point of the route. Then it descends through the village of Marton and on via Dalton-in-Furness to the finish at Hawcoat Park Sports Club on the outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness. There are eight official timing checkpoints, and a number of other locations where participants can obtain free drinks, food, first aid, and support.
If 40 miles is a little too much, the Consiton to Barrow (C2B) route is also available to take part in on the same day. At 21.1 miles, it's still a challenging distance! The C2B starts from Coniston Sports Club and shares the same route as the K2B down to Barrow.
For more information on these epic Lake District hikes, click here.
How to join Team Dravet at the K2B or C2B
This event is a team event and you need to gather a team of between 4 and 12 people to be able to take part. Firstly, you each need to register as a member on the organiser's dashboard.
When you're registered for the dashboard, you'll need to register each member of your team and pay a registration fee (amount tbc for 2024). There is no minimum fundraising requirement for taking part in this event and all of your sponsorship should be online, using the organiser's dashboard (not via justgiving).
Remember to enter Dravet Syndrome UK when asked who you're fundraising for! Our Fundraising Co-ordinator, Linzi will be notified of your entry and will be in touch to congratulate you in taking the first step and bravely signing up. Your place includes a free fundraising pack and a DSUK branded t-shirt. We'll be with you every step of the way!
Thank you for joining Team Dravet!
