Patrick Devine-Wright (M55) - 9th August 2025

 

Following in Joss’ footsteps ….

Running off the final descent, I touched the bridge and stopped my watch. Bent over double, chest heaving, I felt happiness and relief all at once. But where did it all begin?

 For someone born in a different country, living in Devon these past 15 years, the figure of Joss Naylor seemed otherworldly, hewn from rock and utterly at home in the Lakeland fells. Taking up the Joss Naylor Challenge, so, was not just another post-BGR adventure for an older runner, or a way to mark my 55^th year, but a way of following in his footsteps, paying tribute to the most remarkable of men.

 

 

But living in Devon brings its own challenges to lakeland ambitions. When I took off at 5am on August 9^th from Pooley Bridge, with my friend and support runner Matt in tow, and driver Garry wishing us well, a stiff headwind slowed our progress across the first few hours. Neither of us had reccied the first leg, and it showed just past Stony Cove Pike, when we both got distracted by a cairn that, for some reason, magnetically  attracted us off our way and had us going around in circles for 10 minutes trying to figure out which way to go. Fortunately I could just about see Kirkstone Pass away to the south, and forcing myself to obey the compass, headed us down in that direction. We reached the car park bang on target pace for an MV55 (15 hours), but with a strong sense of having left a good chunk of time go a begging on leg 1.

 

Fortunately, I was joined across legs 2 and 3 by local runner Carol Morgan, and as the rain began to fall, the clag descended and the gusts increased in severity, there was, at least, less chance of going navigationally awry. We headed up the steep slopes of Red Screes in a large group as another runner, Nick from Sheffield, was also attempting the Challenge that day with his supporters. As we crested the hill, Carol eased us away and we were on our own for the rest of the leg, chatting away and swapping stories about growing up in Dublin.

 

 

There were a few moments when the gusts were a bit spicy – I wouldn’t have wanted them any stronger for sure. But on we went without mishap and soon we were in familiar BGR territory, the summit of Fairfield, down to Seat Sandal with Dunmaile Raise in view.

 

At this stage, we were almost 20 minutes up on 15 hour pace, which was just fine by me. A quick turnaround at the checkpoint, just enough time to refill bottles and load up with salty potatoes (and yes, jokes were made by Garry and Matt about my food choice!), and we were off up Steel Fell.

 

 

 

At least we were out of the wind, briefly. From Steel Fell to High Raise will stay with me as a boggy trudge of a slog in near white-out conditions and strong winds. I must admit there were times when I was wondering surely there must be an easier line we could take with some kind of trod, any kind of trod, to make the distance pass a bit easier? But Carol was following her line of choice, a direct one, and I was not about to quibble the route choice of an 11:50 JNC finisher!

 

 

In time, we passed Rossetts Pike and Bowfell, talking all the while, and, as the weather began to change, clouds lifting and light emerging, I had a strong sense that we were a good half way around, things were going well and Styhead Pass was not so far away. From there, I was confident of toughing it out.

 

 

 

But first there was the descent of Great End to deal with, another section I had not covered before. I could see the pass below us and it didn’t seem that far away, but the descent seemed to take ages, time slowing down. At least it gave me time to get my breath back, and I jogged into the pass with legs moving well. Thanking Carol and greeting Sarian, Debs, Scott and Matt, there was just enough time to swallow some soup, munch a delicious slice of quiche, and refill bottles before pressing on. Now 36 minutes up on 15 hour pace, a sub-14 clocking was a real possibility.

 

 

 

Scott, along with his two dogs, led us up Great Gable, Matt and myself following on. What a difference! Suddenly we could see all the hills around us, etched with detail in the afternoon sunlight. Valleys opened up, lakes glistened and the sea greeted us to the west. The wind was still fresh, but nothing like as gusty as earlier, with the added advantage of drying the rock. The next few hours were simple enough. Follow Scott, remember to appreciate where I was and who I was with, ignore the tiredness and keep pushing!

 

 

Steeple was magnificent. Both Matt and myself marvelled at the contrast with just 3 weekends before, when on BGR support we had passed this way without seeing much at all. I began to look at my watch regularly, too much perhaps, wondering if a thirteen and a half hour finish was within reach. More new ground to me. First Seatallan came and went, then Middle Fell. But how far to go and where on earth was Greendale? Hiding under the hillside of course. I found the bridge with my eyes, trying to hurry yet avoid a fall on the still tricky descent. Wastwater away to our left and suddenly we were on a grassy slope threading our way through the bracken. The pace lifted, I found the bridge with my feet and suddenly we were home. 13 hours, 26 minutes, 53 seconds. Relieved and happy, that’ll do!

 

 

 

Thank you to all the team: Garry for miles of driving and organising and knowledge sharing; Sarian for endless optimism, putting the team together, offering advice and coming up to Styhead; Carol for advice, nav and great chats; Debs for the home-made soup and quiche at Styhead; Scott ‘GPS’ for superb nav; Matt for pace, company and support and, last but not least, Marie for the sausage rolls.

Nick Burns (M55) - 9th August 2025

Attempt Date: Saturday 9th August 2025

Distance 42 miles/Ascent 17500 feet

After my Bob Graham Round (BGR) in 2022, it was what next. The obvious route was to go for a Paddy Buckley. However, with my Dad living in the Lakes it seemed impractical to spend lots of weekends in Snowdonia when I could spend time with him and continue to enjoy the lakeland hills at the same time. The Joss Naylor Challenge seemed a perfect solution except I was in my early 50s and I doubted very much I could get round in 12 hours.

Let me elaborate a bit. The Joss Naylor Challenge is a 42 mile route that stretches from Pooley Bridge to Greendale Bridge in Wasdale, the home of the late Joss Naylor and takes in 30 peaks. The inaugural run was made by Joss Naylor in 1990 when he was 54 and he completed it in 11 hours 30 minutes. More info on the challenge can be found here. The challenge is that it’s an old fogies challenge which can’t be ‘officially’ attempted until aged 50. 50 year old males get 12 hours to complete and it rises by 3 hours each 5 year age increment. Being aged 55 I therefore had 15 hours which I thought was eminently more doable.

Once a decision to do it had been made and a date set, it was a matter of preparation. I do have a target on doing an ultra a month and I do like hills so base fitness was pretty decent. All I had to do was add more hills and distance in so I ran the 37 miler Old County Tops fell race in May, supported Liam Turner on leg 2 of his BGR then did legs 4 & 5 for Nigel Barnes and legs 3 & 4 for Dan Abbott. I also did the second half of the Coast to Coast in mid July on our annual Trevor Burton memorial holiday so there were plenty of miles in the legs.

The weekend of the Challenge came around and my team were assembled and primed to go. They had all booked Wasdale Head campsite whilst I stayed in Plumpton with the in-laws as it was very close to the start. I chose a 5am start with the hope of finishing before 8pm, therefore no running in the dark would be necessary. I would be running on a 14 hour 40 schedule so hopefully had 20 minutes in the bank that I wouldn’t need.

Leg 1 – Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass. The flat leg. 

14 miles and 3000 feet ascent

Support team; my cousin Clare McKeown, Richard Ellwood and a guest appearance from Gary Johnson with 5k to go.

Leg 1 support team. Ready for the off at 5.04am

There was another contender leaving at 5am so we let them go and set off at 5.04am, just as the sun was attempting to make an appearance. Leg 1 is the flattest and longest (distance wise) of the legs and a good way to get warmed up for what was to come. The weather was kind, good running weather, overcast, cool and with a slight threat of moisture in the air. Progress was good and although we were down on the schedule to start with, Clare kept advising me that that was the case on her recce of the route recently and we’d make time up along the way. Sure enough the 6 minutes we’d lost were soon eeking away and we made it into Kirkstone Pass 4 minutes up on schedule. We had also passed the other candidate, Patrick, from Ireland/Devon and he followed us in to Kirkstone Pass having made at least one nav error. Our lead was to be short lived however as he has the famous Carol Morgan on his leg 2 and 3.

Leg 2 Kirkstone Pass to Dunmail Raise. The short leg. 

8 miles 3200 feet ascent 

Support team: Will Leaning, Lawrence Bate, Phil Howson

Quick change of team and a fuel up at Kirkstone Pass

One thing I have to mention here is the support crew. My wife Jen and my daughter Ella were up at 4am to ferry me to the start. They then had to drive to Kirkstone Pass and be there ‘at some point’ from 8am onwards. Phil drove Will and Lawrence over from Wasdale. It all takes a bit of coordinating and I’m massively grateful to those friends and family that gave up their time for me to run around the fells

Leg 2 starts with a big climb up Red Screes. We were joined by the other contender, Patrick, and the legend that is Carol Morgan on the climb up. Once at the top we never saw them again, they we off. I was following the nice and steady plan. The weather started to close in, visibilty was a bit rubbish and it got windy and wet. Time for the waterproof to come out. The run to Hart Crag seemed to take forever but once it was reached, it was familiar territory as we descending Fairfield then up over Seat Sandal and down into Dunmail Raise, following the BGR leg 2 route. We made more time up and arrived into Dunmail Raise 18 minutes up on schedule so I had 38 minutes in the bank.

Leg 3. Dunmail Raise to Sty Head. The ‘now it gets serious’ leg. 

10 miles 4900 feet ascent. 

Support team: Dan Abbott, Jim Rangeley, Amy Duck, Nigel Barnes, Will Leaning, Lawrence Bate.

Amazing support teams

These challenges are a great reason to run with your mates and what a team for leg 3. This is where is starts getting serious. A lot of leg 3 is the same as leg 3 of the BGR so I knew what was coming. We also knew what was coming with the weather and once we’d completed the tough climb up Steel Fell, the heavens opened and we were pelted to strong, stinging rain and buffeted around by strong winds. At least there wasn’t thunder and lightning like there was last time I was here with Dan on his BGR leg 3.

John Rawlinson has done a brilliant job of bringing the support team round from Wasdale and Jen had continued her running around with dropping off leg oners in Penrith and picking Amy up for leg 3. Absolute stars.

High Raise was a low point I think as the clag was down, the rain was pounding and it seemed to gone on for ever, just like Hart Crag. However, once that was conquered things started looking up. The weather was shifting through with clear skies and warmth behind it and the peaks started coming and going a little quicker. The climb up Bowfell is always a tough one and I think Lawrence was feeling it at this point but we all rallied round and kept going. The support crew always looked after me and each other amazingly well. The constant, ‘have you eaten recently?’, ‘do you need anything?’, ‘eat this or else’, ‘have a drink’ questions and demands were just fantastic. It’s such a privilege to have so many great friends out supporting me.

Towards the end of Leg 3, we had the descent off Great End to deal with, down to Sty Head. There is no real route of this so it was a matter of following the person in front and hoping they’d got a good line. Fortunately visibilty was perfect by this point and the rocks were drying out. We made it down to Sty Head at 14.44 so were now 33 minutes up on schedule and 53 minutes in the bank. Things were looking good

Leg 4 Sty Head to Greendale Bridge. The final leg. 

10 miles, 5000 feet ascent. 

Support Team: Dan Abbott, Jim Rangeley, Amy Duck, Nigel Barnes, Emily Chaplais, Will Leaning, Laura Rangeley.

This was the biggest ask for the road support crew as it’s not a road crossing so it required a 90 minute hike up to Sty Head from Wasdale. With having to drop Phil off after leg 2 then drive all the way round to Wasdale from Kirkstone, then walk up to Sty Head, Jen was very worried and stressed that she might miss me. Fortunately I’m slow and she made it with about 10 minutes to spare. This support crewing is not an easy task!

The climb out of Sty Head up to the top of the monolith that is Great Gable again seemed to go on forever. It was lovely to have Laura join us for the climb up as she wanted to be a part of the Challenge. Laura and Will made their way off Great Gable back to Wasdale whilst the rest of us carried on through leg 4, which initally is the BGR leg 4 but in reverse so we descended Kirk Fell, went over Pillar, Scoat fell, did the small out and back to Steeple then started the last few hills over to Greendale Bridge. The descent of Haycock was fun with a bit a scree surfing on the way down. The bending down to empty the shoes of stones after the descent was not quite so fun. The penultimate climb was a tough one up Seatallan but at this stage it was just a matter of getting my head down and getting it done. Not long after the final climb came and it was up and over Middle Fell followed by a long descent to Greendale Bridge.

The last fell is conquered

It’s an amazing feeling being supported all the way round a tough challenge like this and the support crew where there in numbers at the very end to cheer me in and to run the last 100 metres along the road with me to Greendale Bridge. I’d lost a bit of time on leg 4 and the sub 14 hour that had been mooted at one point (only by me) was lost on the shoe emptying escapade – but it was worth it for the scree surfing. I finished the challenge in 14 hours 13 minutes so was well chuffed at the end. Even more so when Laura stuffed a can of Abbeydale Deception beer into my hand. What a day!

Abbeydale Deception cures all aches and pains

We had an amazing weekend. The evening was spent sitting round the campfire (minus the campfire) and chatting and drinking it away. Again I can’t thank my support team enough for all their help, efforts, care, conversation, humour, encouragement. You were all awesome.

The weekend wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to the Great Man to pay my respects so after a recovery walk up to the top of Yewbarrow we walked over to the church at Wasdale to visit Joss’ grave. A very apt end to the weekend.

David Woolley (M60) - 2nd June 2025

We departed Pooley Bridge at 03:52 having picked what I hoped was the best weather day for the week. 

Good conditions with a fresh breeze meant Joe Fisher and I arrived at Kirkstone Pass ahead of my 17 hour schedule at 07:40. We were delayed slightly (possibly 10-15 minutes) by the absence of my support, but happily we were soon back in action departing Kirkstone at 08:05.

John Wootton and Joe Fisher supported me very efficiently over leg 2 arriving at Dunmail Raise at l0:42. I was still feeling good at this stage. John and Joe departed Dunmail for home whilst Andy Llewellyn led me well over leg 3. 

Between High Raise and Rossett Pike I started to feel leg pains mainly on the steeper descents, although I was still ascending quite well. The weather was still good to us- dry, clear with some cloud, but an increasing wind speed (as forecast).

Andy decided he could continue and do leg 4 with fresh support from Nigel Wadsworth. We departed Sty Head 1 minute down on schedule (15:53)– I was delighted with that, but still had some doubts whether I could complete the challenge- my support team were having none of it! I ascended Great Gable ahead of schedule possibly helped by a fighter jet jolting me out of a weary mind-set! Those things creep up on you and are so loud!

The steep descents were becoming increasingly painful and slow, but I continued to ascend quite well and had a reasonable speed on more level ground. The wind speed had by now increased considerably (south westerly) with strong gusts which certainly added to the challenge. I had a brief dizzy low point part way up Pillar but a magic gel and more fluid picked me up again. Great support really boosted me and focused my mind over the last few hills. 

I arrived at Greendale Bridge at 21:11 which was 17 hours 19 minutes after leaving Pooley Bridge.

It had been a great day out; I was a tired, but very happy man!

Stephen Whitaker (M60) - 31st May 2025

 Having been lucky enough to be able to spend a few weeks in January staying in Grasmere I decided it was time for a challenge. Being 62yrs old the Joss Naylor challenge was the obvious one.

So with the support of my Wife Helen (who deserves a medal by the way) training began.

Over the next few months the long runs and recces were great doing most of them with Mike Wallis and Jim and Jen Garside. Also every one was in good weather.

Having set a date of May 31st for my attempt, arrangements were made for the family to join us for the weekend as my chosen charity was the British Liver Trust after our Granddaughter required a transplant at the age of 2. 

After the driest Spring ever, the forecast was for a strong SE wind with heavy rain. The alarm went off at 1.45am and after a forced breakfast of porridge and tea we set off to pick up the leg one pacers, Paul Carmen and Joe Atherton. Arriving at Pooley Bridge in good time we had time for a quick photo then set off at 3.46am ( no point waiting until 4.00am). 

It stayed dry for the first few tops not needing the headtorch after Arthurs Pike. The wind was into our faces as we left the top. We made good time to High Street where it started to rain. Dropping down to Kirkstone on a good line we arrived up on the 55 schedule, too fast? Felt ok and felt to be climbing well.

Arriving at the first road support and seeing all the family including Clara our Granddaughter was wonderful!

Setting off up Red Screes after an 8min stop and more porridge and tea with Paul Carmen (carrying on from leg 1), Dave Motley and Paul Thompson. Got to Fairfield in good time still on the 55 times. The weather started to deteriorate which would set the trend for the rest of the day. Took the descent off Seat Sandal steady to save my legs, arriving at Dunmail feeling ok.

Had a change of clothes here as I was soaked. Managed to get some pasta down with a brew, but wasn't feeling much like eating. Set off up Steel Fell with Jim Garside and Dave Nuttall. Mike Wallis should have joined us, but decided to meet me at Sty Head to be fresher for navigating. It was a good descion as the weather got worse.

We got a good line across to High Raise in the mist, but I was starting to get tightness in my lower back, maybe from bracing myself into the wind. Going up Rossett Pike we met Jean Brown who was on her last longish run before her Ramsey Round next weekend. Jean joined us up Bowfell trying to force feed me jelly snakes. Bowfell was very slippy on the rocks, I was glad when we got to the summit. The route across to Esk Pike was good and I still felt to be climbing well, but my back was stiff on the descents. I wasn't looking forward to the descent off Great End, but it turned out to be ok. We arrived at Sty Head after running through the waterfall blowing uphill into our faces soaking us even more. Here we were met by Mike who was running the rest of the way and Colin and Sharon Urmston who had a flask of tea and food for me which went down well. At least the brew did. I still found eating hard work. Also another of my oldest friends Howard Nicholson met us to go over Great Gable with me. 

At Beck Head, Howard left us to return to his car. I still felt to be climbing ok, but the descents were more taxing with my back feeling really stiff. Kirkfell passed ok with Red Gully not being too bad.

Going up to Pillar the weather worsened even more forcing us to put on full waterproofs with me having 3 cags on feeling cold.

From the top of Pillar it became survival mode for me ,the weather and fatigue were taking its toll. The last 5 tops were tough. On Middle Fell I knew I was well inside the 60/65 schedule of 18hrs so just wanted to get off as best my back/legs would allow.

The last few hundred yards to the bridge was brilliant seeing all the family and friends there to greet me was very special and something I will always remember.

    

I would like to thank everyone that supported me, both on the Fells and the road support. A special thank you is to Helen for supporting me all the way through the training and on the day. Lastly to Clara, the thought of her cheering me on when I was struggling kept me going. 

Alun Lewis (M65) - 9th May 2025

The Joss Naylor Challenge had been on the list for a few years and at the turn of the year a couple of weekends in May were pencilled in for a possible attempt.

Injuries to son and son-in-law resulted in the recruitment of the pacer "A" team in Adi and Heidi, past colleagues and friends from Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue.

The plan was simple - start and end in daylight while sharing a memorable day with friends and family. What made the attempt extra special was the fact that both Adi and Heidi were willing and able to pace and mule the full route. Split-time were taken from the on-line "Over 65" schedule.

Formula One pit-stop support at Dunmail Raise and Sty Head, was brilliantly provided, by my wife Menna, son-in-law Oli (still carrying an injury from his recent Northern Traverse success), and Steffen (son and Leg 4 reserve pacer).

Would the weather hold after the dry and warm second half of April that continued into May? Yes!

A 9.00pm start from Pooley Bridge saw us on the fells before sunset and the transition to gloriously clear, moon-lit night.

Tops were duly ticked off, pushing through Kirkstone without a stop. An unusually delicate stomach made fuelling for the rest of the round somewhat challenging but as dawn broke over Fairfield we dropped down to the welcome sight of the brew at Dunmail, 40 mins ahead of schedule. The roadside was a hive of activity as the first of the Barrow to Keswick runners passed through.

A mention in despatches for friend David, who turned out to say hello.....I don’t think I said much back! 

A short break, a bowl of cereal and a cup of teat and it was up Steel Fell and the energy sapping yomp to High Raise. Conditions were perfect for this leg with its mixed terrain.

Getting to the crew at Sty Head 60 minutes ahead of schedule was a big psychological boost, while being fully aware of the physical challenge that lay ahead. A bowl of soup, another cup of tea and it was up Great Gable and the start of leg 4.

It's a grunt up Seatallan at the best of times but more so as the penultimate top of the JOss Naylor Challenge.

One descent and one climb and we were on our way off Middle Fell to the finish at Greendale Bridge, 27 mins ahead of schedule, finishing in 22 hrs 23 mins.

Without Adi and Heidi this adventure would not have happened. If you could bottle their energy, enthusiasm, humour, and kindness you'd make a fortune.

Truly a memorable day!

Rachel Vincent (W50) - 12th April 2025

 

I started with slightly depleted support as Joe was unwell leaving his father Andy Green to carry everything. We had a perfect sunrise as we approached Arthur’s pike. The forecast was ideal.  I was surprised how easy it seemed to reach High Street ahead of schedule.

I paused only long enough at Kirkstone to have a gel and hot cross bun placed in my hands. My brother Rob Carter, my middle son Lloyd(13) and Lawrence Brown joined me here. More incredible views and sharing with Lloyd the art of finding the right tussock beside which is your trod starts made this section pass in a flash.

Pasta and coke awaited me at Dunmail, well fed I set off up Steel fell with Pete Murphy and happily trotted on past calf crag. A dip in my energy and enthusiasm on the climb to High Raise was soon restored on the glorious run down to Stake pass. We passed Chris Reade ( also completing his Joss) as we ascended BowFell and he was heading to Esk Pike. Pete scouted out an excellent line down Great End delivering me to family and friends who had gathered at Sty Head.

My husband Phil and James Garland joined me for the final section. Great Gable and Kirk Fell came easily enough, Pillar more of a slog. The SW wind had picked up by now and the sun long gone but every summit remained clear. Despite sore ankles hampering my descents reassurance from James that my pace was good made me sure I could dip under 13 hours.

The run down the final grassy path joined by all 3 sons: the ever attentive road supporter Morgan(15) , fell runner in the making Lloyd, and very enthusiastic cheer leader Austin(10) gave a perfect finish to a fabulous day.

Thanks to all the wonderful friends and family who helped to make this achievement possible. Only fourteen months after a 5 hour surgery to remove a spinal nerve sheath tumour the joy of the hills is as extra sweet.

 

Chris Reade (M60) - 12th April 2025

 

A Fantastic Day Out

We arrived at Pooley Bridge in good order, all present and correct. The first drama of the day was that my flask for Ian and Crispin turned out to have emptied itself into my spare kit bag. We went for a lightweight start with just one head torch between us and a near full moon. We used the Lakeside path through the new campsite which was in full flow. The route through Parkfoot was good. Half way up the wall our one head torch packed up so the moonlight was helpful and it was just coming light.

The first leg was awesome with sunrise and packs of red deer. The summits came easily, we were eating and drinking well and enjoying fantastic stories and laughs.

There was a great reception at Kirkstone with lots of old friends. I enjoyed porridge and tea, lots of tea. Mark Chip was ready to take up the reins and Mike was giving helpful advice. Up we went on  the path up Red Screes. Our lines were good following Ian Hodgson relay race lines. The run down Fairfield went very well with Mark picking out grassy lines to make it smooth. Up Seat Sandal was the first rough stuff with Richard bringing us off the top and Mark leading us down, the dead bracken making it easy.

Again the reception at Dunmail was amazing. I drank tea, ate lots and had Pam’s memorable egg butties, which went down a treat.

Mark and Jim were ready and waiting and off up the hill we went saying hello to John and Jo on the way. The lines round Calf Crag was fine and the trudge up to High Raise seemed lengthy. A few struggles with food and tiredness began to creep in, but the crack pulled me through and by Bowfell I was feeling good. Mark started plying me with haribos and food which helped tremendously. The boulders and rough stuff suited me and I knew we were picking up time.

The ascent and descent of Great End was special as I knew exactly where I wanted to go. At Sty Head we picked up Sam and said goodbye to Jim who’d led us on the first part of the leg providing a sterling job with the lines.

We flew up Gable and were really getting into the flow. Coming off was fun and the scree runs worked well. On Kirk Fell Sean caught us up and provided a further injection of camaraderie. He’d worked hard to catch us.

Red Gully was an adventure as usual, and as always a treacherous place. And Pillar went well.

The crack was fantastic and we all regaled stories and anecdotes from days gone by. The scree run off Haycock was fabulous. Mark and Sean totally blasted it down. We made short work of the routes over Seatallen and on to Middle Fell. Nick met us near the top. I could feel my legs were fading and we rolled down to Greendale Bridge in great order.

We recounted memories of Wynn, Steve and Joss and regrouped with Ian eventually, after dispatching the team in different directions to find cars, food, places to stay etc.

I would like to extend special tanks to everyone who supported my run. It was a most memorable day, largely due to the enthusiastic spirit and fun we had. My chosen charity is MND in memory of Wynn and Steve who got me hooked on this.

Thank you all.

Chris Reade.

 

Support

Depart – Ian Roberts, Carolyn Reade, Mike Patten – Depart Time 5am 12.4.2025.

Leg 1 Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone – Crispin Halsall

Kirkstone Support – Pam Farmer, Ian Roberts, Mike Johnson

Leg 2 Kirkstone to Dunmail – Mark Chippendale, Crispin Halsall

Dunmail Support – Pam Farmer, Ian Roberts and others

Leg 3 Dunmail to Sty Head – Jim Turner, Mark Irving.

Leg 4 Sty Head to Greendale – Sam Harrison, Sean Bolland, Mark Irving.

Finish – Ian Roberts, Nick Hewitt, Carolyn Reade.