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April 2nd 2025

Day1 - Aughertree Fell moves to Askham Fell

Unfortunately we lost the access to Aughertree Fell a few weeks ago.

Discussions with the Lake District National Park Authority in 2025 suggested that we would get permission for the area and we had arranged parking with a local farmer. Final confirmation was required from the Caldbeck Commoners Association’s annual meeting in mid-February. 

We found out that we had been refused access by the Commoners at the end of the month.

Since then we have pursued different options and have been successful with our third replacement area.

We are immensely grateful to both Lowther Estates & United Utilities for allowing us access to Askham Fell.

Whereas Aughertree lies to the North West of Penrith, Askham Fell lies to the South West.

But is similar in character being open fell with a myriad of negative features.

Further updates will be posted to the Lakes 5 Days website and our Facebook pages over the coming weeks as our organisation for this replacement area proceeds.

Richard Tiley  (LOC) – Lakes 5 Day Co-Ordinator

Karen Parker (BL)

December 3rd 2025

Entries for the Lakes 5 Days 2026 are now open via Fabian4. 

Please check the details on both the Competition and Entries pages regarding courses and competition information.

July 2025

NWOA are working hard to bring you another fantastic Lakes 5 Days in 2026.

The dates for your diary are Sunday August 2nd to Friday August 7th, with there being a rest day on Wednesday August 5th.

Permissions are being sought for areas but if everything comes together then the event outline is as follows.

Sunday kicks off with a Long distance race on an open fell area.

Monday is hoped to be a new open fell area for a long Middle race.

Tuesday is TBA.

Thursday is a Long distance race on complex open fell.

Friday finishes with a Long distance race on wooded limestone pavement.