Threlkeld Knotts

calendar_today Thursday, September 18, 2025

groups WCOC

Local Summer Series Route Gadget available

Location & Terrain

Location6km East of Keswick

TerrainShort grass open fell with lots of rocks and some interesting contour features and old buildings.

Competition

Registration Times5 - 7pm

Start Times5.30 - 7pm but note earlier course close - so consider starting early or carrying a head-torch if you are expecting a late finish!

Courses Close7.30pm (earlier close time as the nights are drawing in!). You must be back to download by this time, even if you retire, so we know you are back safe.

Course Details

Approximate distance from Registration is 0.6km with 50m climb

Final course lengths and climbs are:
Long – 4.6 km 400 m
Short – 2.9 km 200 m
Easy – 2.0 km 100 m
Red - 3.1 km 260 m

Entry Information

Online entry for ALL courses using Racesignup HERE

Entry on the day available for the Easy and Red courses.
Dibbers available to use on the night.

Practical Info

Parking Information

Threlkeld Quarry:
Follow signs to the Threlkeld Mining Museum. Parking and registration is in the top museum car park.
Postcode: CA12 4TT
Googlemaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rBv58L1iTZvsAMUF9
what3words: https://what3words.com/bulky.quack.plump

Parking £2 per vehicle with money going to the Threlkeld quarry new museum project.

Important Safety Notes:
- Beware of 4WD vehicles and bikes on the Old Coach Road. This track is followed on the Easy and Easy Red Courses and crossed on the other courses.
- Old machinery in the quarry must not be climbed on.
- You must come and register before starting your run and you must return to registration to download even if you retire from your course.
- If you travelled to the event alone, you must state this at registration or leave your car keys.
- This is exposed open fell. Please come prepared for bad weather and carry a whistle.

DogsNo dogs on the courses

Officials

PlannerSimon Franklin

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