Sun August 2nd to Fri August 7th
Today
Day 1: Askham Sun 2 Aug
Key points
• Kendal Calling. Please be aware that there will be road closures in the vicinity of Lowther for Kendal Calling music festival. While it shouldn’t affect our event, you are advised to avoid the area on approach / departure.
Navigation apps such as Google Maps should show any hold ups / closures.
Full details are found here - Causeway one.network.
• Assembly Layout. See image.
• Parking. The Assembly Area is not huge, therefore please follow marshal instructions and park tightly so that we ensure everyone gets in!
• Camping. If you are camping on the Saturday night, please park sensibly against the hedge (see Assembly Layout). All awnings must come down on Sunday morning to allow further space for parking between vans already there. Be prepared to move if requested. The only facility to expect is drinking water; the event toilets should be delivered on Friday. Please ensure that the Blue Badge parking area is kept clear.
• Blue Badge Parking. Please make yourself known on arrival. You should be able to park in the area indicated below.
• Water. Please take account of the weather conditions and take a drink with you to the start, preferably in a reusable bottle which can be left at the clothing dump. If you must use a disposable bottle, please ensure that it is placed in the binbags provided.
• Clothing Dump. This will be located close to the finish and will be passed on way to start.
• Toilets. There will be no toilets at the start and there is minimal cover to duck behind. Please do what you need to do before you leave Assembly.
• Start. We have a single “Red” start for Day 1 so it will be busy. Please try not to crowd the start area. The starts for the week will all be laid out in the same style.
• Animals on Courses. It is likely that there will be cattle, ponies, sheep, dogs (and walkers) and more on the area. None are aggressive and while we will do our best to encourage them away from the competition area, particularly the start / finish, please give them a wide berth and do not run directly at any animal for the safety of yourself and others.
• Everyone must report to Download. Even if you retire.
• Maze. This will be open for younger competitors from approx. 1000 – 1330. The Assembly area is not big enough for a string course.
• Departure. If you are that fast, congratulations, but please, no departures before 1230.
• Litter. Please take all litter away with you (including those little bits of tape from your laces).
• Helpers. Thank You! You should have received an email which indicates your role and timing, along with a set of helper instructions.
• Have a great day!
Ali Lea
Day 1 Organiser
Tomorrow
Day 2: Bessyboot Mon 3 Aug
Key Points
• Parking. There has been a large entry to the event. Please share transport where possible and park tightly, as directed by the car park marshals. The Car Park will open to competitors at 08.00. There will be a couple of toilets and a urinal near the start of the walk to Assembly.
• Livestock. There are chickens & ducks from the farm in the parking fields. Dogs must be on leads at all times.
• Walks. Note the significant distances and climbs between the Car Park, Assembly, the three starts and Main Finish. Much of this is a common route.
• Toilets. There will be no toilets at the starts. Please use the ones in Assembly.
• White Start. The White Start area is small. Please follow the tapes and keep away unless you need to go to the White Start.
• Shorts. Subject to last minute Controller review, you may wear shorts if you wish. But carrying a hooded waterproof jacket is advised, especially for those competitors leaving from the high, Red Start and running on Bessyboot.
• Everyone must report to Download. Even if you retire.
• String Course. This will be open for younger competitors from approx. 1000 – 1330.
• Departure. No departures before 1230.
• Litter. Please take all your litter away with you.
Ann & Richard Cummings
Day 2 Organisers
Start layout
The Start layout will be the same every day.
Event details
The details on each Event Day page are now complete.
There will be a Final Details summary published on the Home page 48 hours before each day.
Those for Day1 – Askham – will be published here on Friday July 31st.
The other days following on.
Results and Reports will also be published here.
A very simple Summary would be
- Days 1, 3 & 5 have parking adjacent to Assembly
- There is a walk from Parking to Assembly on Days 2 & 4
- Days 2 & 3 have the longest walks to the Starts
- There will only be clothing dumps on Days 1 & 2
We hope you enjoy the week.
Lakes 5 Days Traders
Binsey Field Kitchen, Podium Catering, Compass Point, Lal Yan Coffee & Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream will attend every day with NWJS Cake Stall on Sunday & Friday.
Podium Catering – same favourites every day – around £10 main meal
- Chilli with rice in a taco shell (beef or veggie)
- Soup and soda bread
- Homemade cake selection
- Bacon and egg roll (breakfast only)
- Selection of hot and cold drinks
Binsey Field Kitchen – different menu each day – around £10 main meal
- Torpenhow dairy mac and cheese, topped with Pulled pork & Mediterranean veg or Falafel
- Poke Bowls of Rice (cold) - broad beans, sweet corn, avocado, red cabbage topped with Sweet chilli chicken (hot) or Beetroot Falafel
- Greeks blinders menu: Lebanese flat bread, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and Greek yoghurt - Chicken souvlaki style - Mediterranean veg and halloumi – Side of Fries
- BBQ - Minted lamb or Vegetable skewers, Burgers, Hot dogs – Side of Fries - All served with double onions, salad and sauce, in either a brioche hot dog or burger roll
- Yorkshire puddings, garlic, rosemary and salt roast new potatoes, peas. Filled with either Beef brisket, Pulled pork or Nut roast
- Breakfast Menu:
- Sausage and bacon sandwiches, Linskeldfield farm eggs, Black pudding
- Avocado and tomato on toast
- Porridge
- Selection of hot and cold drinks
Lal Yan
- A range of coffees, from espresso to iced and a selection of specialty teas
NWJS
Cake stall will be present on Day 1 and Day 5, plus Rest Day event at Birkrigg.
They will be selling tea/coffee and other hot drinks along with a marvellous selection of cakes, including Gluten and Dairy free options.
Payment by Cash or card (assuming mobile signal).
Event Merchandise
Pre-ordered/paid merchandise will be available to collect on Days 1, 5 and Rest Day from NWJS operations and on Days 2,3,4 from Enquiries.
Some limited items of merchandise (Tops & Hats) will be available to purchase.
If we don't have your size then items can be ordered for delivery post event.
Payment by Cash or card (assuming mobile signal)
July 13th 2026
The third closing date was last night.
Entries will now be paused for 3 days whilst Start times are allocated.
Having taken entry numbers we will add a small margin before sending numbers to the printers.
There will only be a small number of maps remaining for sale for each course when Entries reopen on Thursday July 16th.
When they're gone, they're gone!
Credit: Roger Thomas
June 20th 2026
Details for Day1 at Askham Fell and Day 4 at Bigland have been updated.
June 3rd 2026
Rest Day event at Birkrigg entries are now open online. The North West Junior Squad are looking forward to hosting the rest day score event, details are on the dedicated rest day page.