Introduction

The Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge route leaves Pooley Bridge to traverse 30 summits over a distance of 48 miles and climbs 16,000 feet (77km, 4877m).

The inaugural run from Pooley Bridge to Wasdale was made by Joss Naylor in 1990, at the age of 54; in very bad weather with heavy rain and a strong SW wind Joss completed the run to Greendale Bridge in 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Chris Brasher offered engraved pewter tankards to the first 20 runners to do so with the proviso that they raised at least £100 for a charity of their own choice. In January 1997, with 17 tankards already awarded, Chris extended his sponsorship. In 2001, with 33 tankards awarded, Joss secured on-going sponsorship for the tankards.

The challenge is offered to fell runners over the age of 50 to complete the run in set times according to their age group. The challenge is intended to be a "supported run" for individuals - each contender is to be accompanied on every leg for safety reasons and unaccompanied attempts will not be recognised. There is more information on the Challenge Details page below.

If you are interested, please have a look at the Challenge Details, download a schedule or contact me using the email address on the Challenge Details page.

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Precision Pest Management Solutions Ltd to sponsor the JNLC

 Mike Ayers (Managing Director) announced today, Wednesday 8 December 2021, that his company Precision Pest Management Solutions Ltd will sponsor the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge by providing engraved tankards for successful contenders going forward. Precision Pest Management Solutions Ltd is a long term sponsor and supporter of fell racing in Yorkshire and Mike is a member of North Leeds Fell Runners.

Mike himself is a competitive fell runner and completed the JNLC in 2016. Having experienced all the training, preparation and planning he knows first hand that, on the day, the Crossing is the 'Grand Day Out' Joss wanted to create. Mike's intention is to help ensure other runners are able to experience and enjoy their own Grand Day Out, Crossing from Pooley Bridge to Greendale Bridge.

The Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge involves a run of around 48 miles over 30 summits in the Lake District. The challenge is offered to fell runners aged 50 and over who are required to complete the run in set times according to their age group and to raise at least £100 for a charity of their choice.


Joss expressed his gratitude to Mike by adding - 

I really appreciate Mike Ayers' support for the Crossing. What he and his company are doing for our sport is very generous. I just want to add my personal thanks to Mike for agreeing to provide the engraved tankards for 2022 and the future.

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