We have a tracker "on loan" from Events Tracking which saves postage costs.

First check with us if it is available.- email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Then you need to arange pickup frok Arnside (availability and pickup will depend partly on other people using the tracker. before your attempt)

Then go to

https://www.eventstracking.com/gps-tracker-hire/

Put in your details, event is "Bay Limestonme Round"

Select "pick up from event"

Price is £15 (but £3 is donated to our charities).

Richard will email your a weblink that you can share with your supporters and followers.

TRACKER INSTRUCTIONS

Try to make sure the tracker has best chance of picking up signals - on a race vest on the shoulder is ideal. Otherwise in the top pocket of a bum bag or pack

The 3 lights and QR code should be facing up/outwards.

On the back is a sticker pointing to the power button (on the top side). Hold power for 3 seconds to turn on. All lights will come on and start to flash, that is it. After 5 mins it will send its first location update.

To power off, hold power again for 3 seconds, and a red light will come on and stay on for up to 2 mins, then all lights will go out. It is then off.

If for any reason you need to restart the tracker, then follow that process above.

The button on the front of the device is SOS. If you share a mobile phone number, that phone will get an SMS if someone pushes the SOS.

If you want to know more about the tracking interface features. Watch this video

If your tracker fails to update for any length of time during your run hold the power button for 3 seconds - let the device power down (may take a minute or two as it tries to send data out). Then power up again by holiding the power button for 3 seconds

If you still run into problems phone the number on the back of the tracker for further advice.

The calendar below shows intended attempts at the relay or solo round. You can choose any day you want - this is just for your information if you do want to avoid others on the route for any reason, or choose a different start time.

Please check our entry page for details of how to register your attempt

On the back is a sticker pointing to the power button (on the top side). Hold power for 3 seconds to turn on. All lights will come on and start to flash, that is it. After 5 mins it will send its first location update.

To power off, hold power again for 3 seconds, and a red light will come on and stay on for up to 2 mins, then all lights will go out. It is then off.

If for any reason you need to restart the tracker, then follow that process above.

The button on the front of the device is SOS. If you share a mobile phone number, that phone will get an SMS if someone pushes the SOS.

If you want to know more about the tracking interface features. Watch this video

Coming Soon

The story of The Bay Limestone Round - documentary short by Matthew Phillips. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Fundraising Update

Here is a record of fundraising - sometimes people donate direct to our chosen charities so they are included in those totals and not shown separately

December 2021

CALM £50

Lancaster Deaf Society £50

October 2021

Arrhythmia Alliance £100

April 2021

Brathay Trust £700

May 2021

Kendal MRT £520

Kendal MRT £100

December 2020

St John Hospice £2054

Young Minds Trust £1025

BEAT  £265

October 2020

CALM £955

September 2020

CALM (£100 added to BLR CALM FUND)

August 2020

Leeds Cares £1445

St John's Hospice £335

Kendal Mountain Rescue  £910

July 2020 

Lake District Mobility £570

Kendal Mountain Rescue £50

St Johns Hospice £1180

CALM £180

And our chosen charities stand at

CALM £1840

Cancer Care £1008

Plus £1035 for the initial round back in June 

Approx Total = £13,520 + Giftaid

Please see our main fundraising page for our  own chosen charities

There are a few more "Limestone Round" fundraising pages appearing  - you can view some here

Available free  to the first 10 solo finishers was a unique momento created by a local artist. The beautiful painted limestone pebble features a map of the route & summits and also the iconic oystercatcher.

You can view the rest of Siri's work here

Here is a 12 hour schedule for a solo round

KENTS BANK TO HUMPHREY HEAD - 52 metres (1.7 MILES)
22 minutes

HUMPHREY HEAD TO HAMPSFELL - 222 metres (4.25 MILES) Cumulative total 6.1 miles
1 hour 11 mins

HAMPSFELL TO LORD'S SEAT - 215 metres (7.9 MILES) Cumulative total 14 miles
2 hours 43 minutes

LORDS SEAT TO CUNSWICK SCAR - 207 metres (7.7 MILES) Cumulative total 21.7 miles
4 hours 18 minutes

CUNSWICK SCAR TO SCOUT SCAR - 229 metres (2.4 MILES) Cumulative total 24.1 miles
4 hours 50 minutes

SCOUT SCAR TO HEVERSHAM HEAD - 126 metres (5.9 MILES) Cumulative total 30.1 miles
6 hours 7 minutes

HEVERSHAM HEAD TO FARLETON KNOTT - 263 metres (6 MILES) Cumulative total 36.1 miles
7 hours 50 minutes

FARLETON KNOTT TO HUTTON ROOF CRAGS - 274 metres (2.5 MILES) Cumulative total 39.5 miles
8 hours 26 minutes

HUTTON ROOF CRAGS TO CRINGLEBARROW - 119 metres (5.7 MILES) Cumulative total 45.2 miles
9 hours 41 minutes

CRINGLEBARROW TO WARTON CRAG - 163 metres (2.6 MILES) Cumulative total 47.8 miles
10 hours 22 minutes

WARTON CRAG TO HEALD BROW - 70 metres (2.3 MILES) Cumulative total 50.1 miles
10 hours 53 minutes

HEALD BROW TO KING WILLIAM'S HILL - 87 metres (2 MILES) Cumulative total 52.1 miles
11 hours 24 minutes

KING WILLIAMS HILL TO ARNSIDE KNOTT - 159 metres (1.3 MILES) Cumulative total 53.4 miles
11 hours 47 minutes

ARNSIDE KNOTT TO ARNSIDE PIER (1.6 MILES) Cumulative total 55 miles
12 hours 2 minutes

Please try to:

1. Take care along the way - respecting to route, closing gates in particular, and of course not leaving any litter (if possible try and bring back any litter you find!).
2. Respect those who live and work along the route. Our support points are chosen carefully to avoid problems, but some are still close to houses to please think of the the residents of these rural areas.
3. Support vehicles please drive slowly, stop & park sensibly if you need to use your phone - give yourslef plenty of time so you don't have to rush.
4. Don't mess things up for others.

It's worth checking The Country Code as always.

COVID GUIDELINES (these are the Fell Runners Association COVID-19 guidlelines)

• Don’t be a casualty - the NHS is busy and mountain rescue and other emergency services are to busy already.
• Kit Check - You are on your own.
• Take full FRA kit as a minimum (see below)
• Take enough food and drink; many cafés and pubs are still shut
• Infection – keep your distance, and keep your hands clean
• Avoid other people outdoors where possible
• Keep your distance if you meet others out there.
• Think about gates, styles and anything else that people had their hands on. Imagine everything you touch is covered in pink paint! How do you prevent transferring it to other surfaces and users? How do you keep it off the rest of your stuff – keys, jacket, shoes, front door – so think about taking some hand wipes or hand gel
• As always, let someone know your route and when to expect you back. By text/phone if you live alone.
• One news story about a ‘reckless runner needing rescuing’ could be the end for now.

FRA KIT IS AS FOLLOWS

• Map https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/explorer-map-the-lake-district-south-eastern-area.html is the OS map you will need. 
• Compass (and the knowledge of how to use it!) - Weather can change rapidly even on these low hills so always be sure to carry one. Though knowing just the basics will get you out of most situations, even if you don't, somebody who comes to your assistance might point you in the right direction
• Whistle - Pretty self-explanatory this one, you may need to attract someone's attention in an emergency or attend an illegal rave in 1993.
• Hat & Gloves - Though you might be running in the height of summer, you should always carry head and hand cover. You might not need them while running but don't underestimate how cold it can get if you have to slow down or stop on the summits, plus the body's temperature can fall rapidly if it goes into shock following an injury. Keep you head warm and your hands warmer
• Waterproof Full Body Cover - This means a waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams and a pair of waterproof trousers, also with taped seams. Again, you probably won't wear them while running, unless its really grim but if you have to slow down or stop for any reason, they can be a real life saver.Taped seams are essential
• Bumbag/Race Vest - Most runners opt for a Bumbag but increasingly people are using Race Vests on longer runs, these tend to be slightly more comfortable with a greater capacity.
• Fell Shoes or Trail Shoes
• Emergency Food: - This usually means gels ora bar of some kind, this must be in addition to any food you intend to eat en route.
• Emergency Blanket/Bivvy Bag. - It can be used to keep a casualty warm, sheltering in sudden storms or attracting attention.
• Extra warm layer: 
• Bottle/Cup/Soft Flask - Carrying a bottle or cup will allow you to fill up at streams or support points. Despite all the dire warnings above about the weather turning cold and wet even in summer, it can also be very hot and heat exhaustion is a known killer. One the Bay Limestone Round we strongly suggest that you use a filter bottle if you refill from the streams.

The Bay Limestone Round Relay is a great challenge for a club or group of friends. Easy to organise and finishing in the beautiful sea side village of Arnside.

As with the individual round it is very important to stick to the specified route for safety and environment reasons - see our FAQ and Code of Conduct

Every member of the team gets a certificate!

VIEW ON OS MAPPING

LEG 1
LEG 2
LEG 3
LEG 4
LEG 5

GPS FILES:

LEG 1
LEG 2
LEG 3
LEG 4
LEG 5

summit waypoints gpx

WIKILOC LINKS (Great for live tracking) and with the summit waypoints

LEG 1
LEG 2
LEG 3
LEG 4
LEG 5

The legs are as follows:

Leg 1 - Kents Bank to High Newton Reservoir -  9.5 miles - 1,300 feet of ascent
Summits: Humphrey Head, Hampsfell 

Leg 2 - High Newton Reservoir to Scout Scar Car Park - 13.7 miles (total 23.2) - 1900 feet of ascent
Summits: Lords Seat, Cunswick Scar 

Leg 3 - Scout Scar Car Park to Farleton - 12.9 miles  (total 36 miles) - 1200 feet of ascent
Summits: Scout Scar, Heversham Head 

Leg 4 - Farleton to Cinderbarrow 7.8 miles  (total 43.8 miles) - 1200 feet of ascent
Summits: Farleton Knot, Hutton Roof Crags 

Leg 5 - Cinderbarrow to Arnside 11.2 miles (total 55 miles) - 1400 feet of ascent
Summits: Cringlebarrow, Warton Crag, Heald Brow, King William's Hill, Arnside Knott

Logistics - its easy to send the first person to start by Train to Kents Bank from Arnside. The legs changeovers after that are in easy to find locations. 

Eco Round - if you complete the round using just train and bike as support from start/finish in Arnside you get to quailfy for the Eco Round category as well! There are vairous wasy of doing this - we will leave you to do the planning!

It is useful to provide your friends and supporters with tracking information. You don't have to of course but people will enjoy watching your progress, and it helps raise more money.

Here are some options:

GPS Tracker with Tracking Map for friends to watch your progress

Events Tracking offer a good value solution with maps for people to follow your progress and timed arrival on all summits and checkpoints. They also donate to our fundraising £3 per tracker hire each time a tracker is used for our round. 

We have one of their trackers on permamant loan, so you can arrange to use that one if it is available, this saves the cost and bother of postage - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

www.eventstracking.com/gps-tracker-hire/

Just select the OS mapping option and put Bay Limestone Round in the "Details About Your Event" box

Cost is £19.45 plus return postage.

All you have to do is start your tracker at Kents Bank and fasten it securely to your pack and it will track your progress along the whole route.

if you change your start time there is a number to text - this ensures your average speed and estimated arrival times at summits and checkpoints are accurate.

Please follow the instructions here

Mobile phone - cheap or free

You can share your location with google maps on android or iphone - or on iphone you can share like this.

We like the Wikiloc app on iphone or android as it also shows your route and the distance you have covvered. You have to pay about £7 for a years subsription, but this will also give you GPS guidance and tell you if you are off route. You can follow our Wikiloc route here. You can also save the mapping offline before you start (for the whole of the UK)

1) Load the route before you start and click "Follow Trail"

2) In the top left of the app click on the "live tracking" link and share the tracking link

3) When you are at Kents Bank you can click the "start following" button and it will start the recording and tracking. The tracker will update when you have a mobile data connection

4) Ensure that you have mobile data turned on!

5) An added bonus is that Wikiloc will signal to you if it thinks you are off route.

Make sure you have at least one battery booster pack with you as the tracker will drain the battery quite quickly! You will need to charge on the go so work out how you are going to store the battery and cable. Its worth practising beforehand!

Garmin also have a livetracking feature - click here

Strava have a tracking system - but only for up to three people to view - click here

Other Commercial trackers

 www.opentracking.co.uk -  also use OS maps and offer a good service.

Whatever you use be sure to have backup plan relying on estimated time sheets or photographing your watch/time at each summit

The Round is not a race or an organised event. You can do it whenever you want! Please do try and avoid bad weather - and the high tides on the starting section must be checked!

You undertake the route at your own risk, any outdoor activity can have unforseen hazards that you may encounter, so take care out there!

You must do your very best to stick to the specified route for saftey and environment reasons.

To qualify for the Bay Limestone Round  "Roll of Honour" and get your free certificate you need to:

1) Provide evidence of completing the route. One or more GPS traces is the best way. Also a good idea is a photo at each summit. In particular the summit carins at Cringlebarrow and Heald Brow are small and hard to find. You MUST visit these, being in the general area is not good enough. 

2) Provide evidence of at least £50 of fundraising (or £100 if entering the relay challenge)  (or donate to one of our charities)

3) Follow our code of conduct

4) Notify us before you set off - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following information

SOLO ROUND

• your name
• email address
• postal address for certificate
• at least one mobile contact number that will be active during the day
• age
• sex
• start time
• club (if any)
• tracking link if possible (see here)
• target time (see FAQ)
• if possible a very short profile and picture which we may use on our facebook/instagram page
• please let us know if it is OK to mention your attempt beforehand on our facebook and instagram pages, and update them with progress. 

It also helps if you can publish photos and videos using the hashstag #baylimestoneround and mention this website www.baylimestoneround.co.uk

RELAY ROUND

If you are a relay team you need to provide:

• your names/ages/sex
• name of co-ordinator
• email address  of co-ordinator
• postal address for certificates
• at least one mobile contact number that will be active during the day
• start time
• club(s) (if any)
• tracking link if possible (see here)
• target time (see FAQ)
• if possible a very short profile and picture which we may use on our facebook/instagram page
• please let us know if it is OK to mention your attempt beforehand on our facebook and instagram pages, and update them with progress. 

It also helps if you can publish photos and videos using the hashstag #baylimestoneround and mention this website www.baylimestoneround.co.uk

These are the best support points. Please try to stick to these as they are chosen so as not to annoy locals in the small villages, lanes, and farms.

They are available on a Google Map Here. But please note in the Lythe and Winster Valley mobile reception is poor - follow these instructions to download maps beforehand

1- Grange Fell Golf Club - 4.9 miles - 1 hour

2 - High Newton Reservoir - 9.6 mioles - 2 hours  - END OF RELAY LEG ONE

3 - Witherslack hall - 13 miles - 2.40 hours

4 - Lythe Valley Hotel - 16 miles - 3.20 hours

5 - The Black Labrador Underbarrow - 18.5 miles -   3.55 hours

6 - Scout Scar Car Park - 23.5 miles - 4.50 hours - END OF RELAY LEG TWO

7 - Helsington Church - 25.6 miles - 5.20 hours

8 - Levens Shop - 27.5 miles - 5.45 hours

9 - Mabbin Hall Lane - 29.6 miles - 6.10 hours

10 - Farleton Canal Exit - 36 miles - 7.25 hours - END OF RELAY LEG THREE

11 - Clawthorpe Fell Road - 39 miles - 8.15 hours

12 - Canal Bridge near Cinderbarrow 43.1 miles - 9 hours - END OF RELAY LEG FOUR

13 - Coach Road Picnic Area - 47.1 miles -  9.40 hours

14 - Eric Morecambe Hide -  49.5 miles - 10.15 hours

15 - Woodlands Bar -  51.5 miles - 10.45 hours

16 - Tower Farm - 53 miles -  11 hours

The starting point is Kents Bank Station - (jA short but spectacular 9 minute train journey across the Bay from Arnside - the finishing point)

This is only an outline guide - you will need to use OS maps and/or or a GPS device to follow the route. We do also recommend running the route in sections beforehand to really become familiar with it. On areas of open access you can  can deviate from this specified route if your really want to, although there is no need to and we prefer it if you stick the our route as close as possible.

Kents Bank to Humphrey Head
(1.7 miles)

Heading South along the narrow concrete path between the railway line and the shore you will have the chance to take in the wide open expanses of The Bay. Then take a narrow grassy path close to the shore. At high tides above 9 metres this section is impassible - check tide times here. After 1.5 miles look for a stile that will allow you to cross the fence and head direct for the trig point at Humphrey Head summit although only 52 metres high you get great views. Humphrey Head is the traditional location for the killing of the last wolf in England,

Cumulative total 1.7 miles

Humphrey Head to Hampsfell
(4.25 miles)

Delightful running through meadows, past the outdoor centre, under the railway line and then on to Alithwaite.Please be very careful on the main road section here  - it is a 30mph zone but still quite busy. Make sure you wear bright colours or carry a hi viz vest for this short section. Go straight ahead onto Back Orchard Road past the school, turn right onto Wart Barrow Lane. Then you are back onto meadows before another section of very quiet lanes near the Golf Club (SP1) where you start the ascent to Hampsfell - 222 metres. On the summit is a shelter and viewpoint.

Cumulative total 6.1 miles

Hampsfell to Lord's Seat
(7.9 miles)

A gradual descent heading North gives some fast running whilst your legs are still fresh. The route follows tracks and fields towards Newton Fell (A ridge of volcanic rock). There are a couple of very short lane sections near Head House and Barber Green. A tunnel under the dual carriageway leads on to the old road and then lanes past High Newton Reservoir (SP2 - END OF RELAY LEG ONE) before a 1 mile descent on lanes into the Winster valley. Turn right onto a delightful path through a conservation area just after the bridge over the Way Beck  Cross another lane and continue following the line of the Way Beck through Cow Head Wood and then to a bridge over the River Winster. Shortly after there is a stiff climb through woodland before coming to Witherslack Hall. (SP3) and then you start the steep ascent of Lords Seat on Whitbarrow finishing at the Hervey Memorial which marks the summit - 215 metres. Wainright said "beautiful it is every step of the way. ... All is fair to the eye on Whitbarrow"

Cumulative total 14 miles

Lords Seat to Cunswick Scar
(7.7 miles)

After the initial descent from Lords Seat you enter woodland and then emerge in damson orchards before the quaint hamlet of The Row. Further paths take to to a crossing of the A5074 (care) at the Lythe Valley Hotel (SP4), and then on through fields, old bridleways, and a couple of short lane sections with the prominent limestone cliffs of Scout Scar beckoning you onwards. Then you cross the River Pool just before Underbarrow and the Black Labrador Pub (SP5). Good running though slightly more rugged terrain leads you to Gamblemire Lane which you follow for nearly 1km before heading North to Cunswick Tarn and the rocky wooded ascent to Cunswick Scar. There are extensive views of the Lakeland Peaks from the large cairn at the top - 207 metres.

Cumulative total 21.7 miles

Cunswick Scar to Scout Scar
(2.4 miles)

A delightful run along the impressive cliffs of the limestone escarpment. Retrace your steps initially before crossing the lane at the Scout Scar car park (SP6 - END OF RELAY LEG 2) and take the cliff edge path past the mushroom (It was built in 1912 as a memorial to King George V) and onto the trig point.- 229 metres.. Please be aware of big unfenced cliffs on your right all the way along this section

Cumulative total 24.1 miles

Scout Scar to Heversham Head
(5.9 miles)

Now continue South and descend to a minor road which leads to Helsington Church (SP7), then along tracks, paths and lanes to Levens (shop - SP8). Another footpath at the South end of the village crosses the dual carriagway via a bridge and brings you to the A6 at Levens Bridge..You cross the River Kent here just opposite Levens Hall and then after 400 metres you follow a lane and then a steep Bridleway to Mabbin Hall (SP9). Follow the lane briefly and then ascend to Heversham Head trig point (126 metres).

Cumulative total 30.1 miles

Heversham Head to Farleton Knott
(6 miles)

Via lanes, the Hincaster Trailway and the Lancaster Canal the next section is good going and you are now well over half way!.You have the steepest ascent of the round awaiting you and Farleton Knott starts to dominate the view ahead,You leave the canal at Farleton (SP10 - END OF RELAY LEG 3) and after passing a few houses and a path through a field you first traverse NE taking the lower paths on the junctions before swinging SE and finally West and up to the summit cairn - 263m. Please avoid the direct ascent on the loose screes.

If you can please keep to the slightly longer way around we would really appreciate it (photo)  - there have been quie a lot of people reccying the route - and that steep route will get badly erroded, particularly in wet weather. It doesn’t take much longer via our specified route so we feel it is in the best interests of the round. The land is owned by the National Trust and although it is open access I feel a responsibilty to minimise the impact of footfall.

Cumulative total 36.1 miles

Farleton Knott to Hutton Roof Crags
(2.5 miles)

You will now cross some of the best limestone scenery in the UK with some huge expanses of limestone pavement. To the East there are great view to the Howgills and the Yorkshire Dales. Crossing the minor road after Farleton Knott (SP11) the paths become narrow, with a few rocky sections that can be difficult in wet weather, there are a couple of right turns that are easy to miss. After crossing Uberash Plain  you reach the next trig point at Hutton Roof Crags and the highest point of the round (274 metres).

Cumulative total 39.5 miles

 Hutton Roof Crags to Cringlebarrow
(5.7 miles)

From the trig point head to a wide gate which gives access to a conservation area grazed by cattle. A long gradual descent through delightful limestone pastureland leads to Slape Lane bridleway and then a path around the edge of Burton in Kendal. Then you go through the village turing onto Neddy Hill and Station Lane which crosses the M6 and immediately on your left you follow a path across fields to arrive at the canal again (SP12 - END OF RELAY LEG 4) at Tarn Lane. A bridge over the railway leads to a lane on the left which allows you to cross the A6 (CARE) to a well hidden path on the opposite side. Please stick to the path through fields (photo) which brings you to Yealand and straight on to another path leading into ancient woodland. The paths narrow past a clearing and after two right turns and a turn to the left you ascend to a vague ridge where you need to head South to find the small mossy summit cairn of Cringlebarrow (119 metres) hidden amongst yew trees, next to a large boulder. The actual summit is seldom visited and worth checking out beforehand. View this photo There is another Victorian cairn about 50 metres before the actual summit (we think it must have been a viewpoit at one stage). Please don;t confuse the two!

Cumulative total 45.2 miles

Cringlebarrow to Warton Crag
(2.6 miles)

Retrace your steps to the main path and then head South through varied woodland and beautiful meadows with two short sections on lanes to arrive at a small picnic area on the edge of Warton (SP13). From here you take the steep  bridleway for a few metres before turning left onto a narrow path where you start the ascent of Warton Crag (163 metres). The trig point is the most Southerly point of the Limestone Round and the reward for reaching this point is more great views over the Bay.

Cumulative total 47.8 miles

Warton Crag to Heald Brow
(2.3 miles)

The short rocky descent from the Trig point leads down onto the Occupation Road (an old drovers track) and then a short section on the road leads take you to a left turn where you go under a low railway bridge and onto Quakers Stang very close to Leighton Moss Bird Reserve (SP14). Follow the path over high stiles (painful when tired!)  or take the slightly longer route along the embankment to a short climb and then right turn up to another small hidden summit cairn at the edge of a rocky plinth that is worth checking out beforehand - view this photo. Heald Brow (70 metres). 

Cumulative total 50.1 miles

Heald Brow to King William's Hill
(2 miles)

Vague paths lead from the summit until you reach the woodland and permissive path through the edge of grounds of Lindeth Manor (a few metres off to one side is the huge Giants Seat - worth checking out). A variety of paths now lead briefly along Stankelt Road before turning left to "The Green"  close to Silverdale village. After leaving Bottoms Lane at a T junction you arrive at Woodlands Bar (SP15) and on to the signposted ascent of King William's Hill (87 metres). The monument on the top is to Queen Victoria and is known as "The Pepperpot"

Cumulative total 52.1 miles

King Williams Hill to Arnside Knott (1.3 miles)

Return to the main path and descend rocky gorund and you now head past the edge of a large caravan park and to Arnside Tower, the ruins of a 14th Century Peel Tower. After the farm cross Silverdale Road (SP16)  then enter the National Trust woodland immediately turning right on a narrow path and then look for a narrow path on the left which is the start of a steep ascent of the last summit and trig point, Arnside Knott (159 metres). Arnside Knott is the lowest Marilyn (i.e. a hill with at least 150 m of topographic prominence) in England. The views are amazing on a clear day. See here for the peaks on the skyline.

Cumulative total 53.4 miles

Arnside Knott to Arnside Pier (1.6 miles)

From the trig point head SW and take the narrow path past the "Giraffe Tree". A glorious descent down the meadow awaits you, then onto Saul's Drive, then Redhills Road before descending to the sea front and along the shore or path to Arnside Pier.

Cumulative total 55 miles

TRAIN

Kents Bank Station is easily accessed by train (on the Lancaster to Barrow line) or car or bike

A great option is to catch the train from Arnside (your finishing point) 

CAR

Kents Bank and Arnside are less than 30 inutes from M6 junction 36

BIKE

Even if you don;t cycle the the start a bike is a great way for people to support your run!

Google maps locations

Kents Bank Station

Arnside Pier

Full map and summits on Google Maps

Solo 

No	Date	Name	Start Time	Finish Time	Total Time	Club	Cat	Report
1	5/6/2020	Thomas Phillips	07.35	19.37	12h 2m 54s	Dallam	MV50
2	12/6/2020	Kel Richardson	05.55	23.53	17h 58m 16s	Dallam	FV40
3	12/6/2020	Stuart Allan	05.55	23.53	17h 58m 16s		MV50
4	20/6/2020	Paul Tynan	07.45	20:48	13h 9m 3s	Lonsdale	MV50
5	24/6/2020	Ross Jenkin	07.45	19.42	11h 59m 22s	Howgill Harriers	MS
6	01/07/2020	Tracey Barker	04:00	18:03	16h 03m 19s	Dallam	FV50
7	04/07/2020	Penny Attwood	04:30	19:29	14h 59m 30s	Dallam	FV50
8	04/07/2020	Sue Taylor	04:30	19:29	14h 59m 30s		FV40
9	06/07/2020	Alison Munford	07:04	21:45	14h 41m 21s		FV50
10	11/07/2020	Harvey Lord	07.30	17.25	9h 55m 43s	Black Coombe	MS
11	20/07/2020	Richard Jarvis	05.38	10:13	16h 35m 0s	Dallam	MV50
12	25/07/2020	Karen Nash	06:20	17:49	11h 29m 54s	SROC	FV50
13	27/07/2020	Sarah Gerrish	07:00	18:24	11h 24m:13s	Helm Hill	FS
14	30/07/2020	Cass Chisolm	07:30	20:27	12h 57m  29s	Calder Valley FR	FS
15	15/08/2020	Cat Slater	06:30	18:01	12h 1m	Helm Hill	FS
16	22/08/2020	Alice Kershaw	06:30	21:55	15h 25m		FS
17	22/08/2020	Don Kershaw	06:30	21:55	15h 25m		MV60
18	23/08/2020	David Wilson	06:20	20:18	13h 58m 09s	Bowland FR	MV50
19	23/08/2020	Ben Wilson	06:20	20:18	13h 58m 09s	Bowland FR	MS	`
20	29/08/2020	William Fish	07:32	19:15	11h 43m 51s	Dallam	MS
21	31/10/2020	Beau Smith	07:00	17:10	10h 10m 31s		MS
22	05/12/2020	John Gill	07:37	19:04	11h 27m 13s	Dallam	MS	S
23	19/12/2020	Roland Kelly	07:30	19:36	12h 06m 59s	Dallam	MV50
24	29/12/2020	Matt Sims	05:00	04:37	11h 37m 37s		MS
25	29/12/2020	John Evason	05:00	04:37	11h 37m 37s	Black Coombe	MS
26	23/04/2021	Lorna Hewitt	04:00	20:40	16h 38m 51s	Dallam	FV40
27	28/04/2021	Lesley Peel	07:32	01:21	17h 49m 0s	LDWA	FV60
28	28/04/2021	Nick Hewitt	07:32	01:21	17h 49m 0s	Bowland FR	MV65
29	01/05/2021	EeBee	02:55	20:10	17h 5m 0s		MS
30	01/05/2021	Abigail Kerr	02:55	20:10	17h 5m 0s		FS
31	16/05/2021	Andrew Slattery	07:34	20:30	12h 56m 29s	Keswick AC	MV
32	16/05/2021	Rachel Slattery	07:34	20:30	12h 56m 29s	Helm Hill	FV
33	29/05/2021	Chris Ridley	06:58	20:49	13h 51m 05s	Dallam	MV
34	29/05/2021	Martin Tedcastle	06:58	20:49	13h 51m 05s	Helm Hill	MV
35	29/05/2021	Rob Hartley	06:58	20:49	13h 51m 05s	Helm Hill	MV50
37	13/06/2021	Tyrone Lewis	06:15	18:51	12h 36m 0s	Dallam	MV50
38	13/06/2021	Andy Bryan	06:15	18:51	12h 36m 0s	Ambleside AC	MV50
39	29/10/2021	Mike Binks	06:14	00:17	18h 36m 0s		MV40
40	11/12/2021	Neil Stevens	05:10	20:26	15h 16m 0s		MV40
41	27/12/2021	Richard Kendall	07:45	18:47	11h 02m 39s	Peak & Valley TR	MV40
42	29/04/2022	Anna Llewellyn	07:30	18:51	11h 39m 09s	Lonsdale	F
43	15/05/2022	Rod Smith	05:00	17:07	12h 7m 33s		M
44	15/010/2022	Will Barton	05:50	16:49	10h 59m 32s		M
45	18/03/2023	James Parsons	06:40	16:27	09h 46m 37s	Helm Hill	MV
46	20/05/2023	Mark Bispham	07:30	17:47	10h 17m 34s	Bowland	MV40
47	04/11/2023	Marcus Nicholson	07:00	16:26	09h 26m 29s	Sale Harriers	M
48	23/12/2023	Ben "Wilf" Goodfellow	06:11	15:07	08h 56m 55s	Dallam
49	13/05/2024	Leon Barnes	06.56	17.48	10h 52m 26s		M
50	13/05/2024	Stuart Nevin	07.09	04.31	21h 22m 0s	MCR	MV50
51	02/01/2025	Matt Stapley	07:14	19:56	12h 42m		M
52	25/10/2025	Amy Wilkin	04.32	18:17	13h 45 m	Kendal AAC	FV40
53	20/03/2026	Andrew Broadbent	06:57	19:12	10h 15m 10s		M
54	24/05/2027	Rod Smith	05:00	14:06	9h 6m		M

Relay

Every person on the Roll of Honour receives one of these superb certificates created by Sue Taylor

Available to all finishers is a beautiful Bay Limestone Round pebble - see our news page

Where is the Bay Limestone Challenge and how do I get there? View our travel page for information and useful links

Is it a race? No, it is not a race - you can run as fast or as slow as you want, or you can even walk all the way. Your time is recorded on the Roll of Honour

Are there any rules? Yes: notify us before hand of your attempt -  follow the specified route - record your time or use a tracker - raise some money for charity (see fundraising) and follow our code of conduct

How much does it cost? It is free - all you have to do is provide proof of your fundraising

What is a solo round? To qualify for a solo round you don't have to run alone, all you need to do is run/walk the complete route from Kents Bank to Arnside. You can run with someone else the whole way (two solo rounds) or have support runners (please just a max of 3 support runners) along any section you want. 

How long will it take me? A good ultra runner may average over 5mph, but around 12 to 15 hours is a reasonable target tme for runners with some experience at this sort of distance. Relay teams may like to target a sub ten hour time! Click here for a 12 hour schedule

Whats the hardest bit of the route? Probably the toughest section is the route finding at Cringlebarriow and also Heald Brow - small summit cairns hidden away and seldom visited. They are worth checking in advance as you MUST vist the cairns, just being in the general area is not enough. It is part of the challenge

Who set this up? The Bay Limestone Round is the creation of Tom Phillips, a resident of Arnside & member of Dallam Running Club, Tom loves exploring these hills along with his partner Penny Attwood and their collie dog Bud.

Do I need insurance? Not specifically, but it may be useful to consider sports insurance. You undertake this challenge at your own risk.

Can I run it with friends or in a group? Yes, if running the complete circuit as an individual (solo) you can have support runners all the way or just on sections. Please try to limit car travel, and keep your support group to a maximum of three runners at any one time. If you are running it as a relay you can run with someone else, but there can only be one qualifying runner per leg, to be named in advance.

How do I prove I did it? Send us a link to GPS trace such as Strava or Garmin (you may well need more than one device to record the full round). Or take a photo of your watch at every summit. Or run with one or more people who will sign a timesheet at each summit. We trust people not to cheat!

What are the hazards? The main hazards are the road crossings - these are noted in the full description. Running in the dark has many hazards, so to avoid this start as early as you can. There are rocky areas, steep slopes and also some very big cliffs without fences.

How much is on road? We have measured the sections on lanes - they total 8.6 miles. Which sounds a lot - but over that distance it is actually very lttle. There are only two sections that are over a mile long, both in the first half, and they are both down hill so you won't be on them for that long. About 10% of your time will be on lanes

What kit do I need? Please see our code of conduct which also specifies the kit you should take

Do I have to follow the route you specify? Yes! Please stick to our route as close as possible to avoid hazards and protect the environment, it has been very carefully planned to avoid busy roads and loose paths that could be eroded.  There are some sections of open access land where you can follow your own line between the extrance and exit points. You will not be disqualified if you go slightly wrong. The most important thing is your safetly, so if you need to adjust the route to stay safe them of course this is fine.

Will someone meet us at the start or finish? Members of Dallam club may well meet you en-route, and hopefully there will be someone to cheer you in at the finish as well, (but we can't promise)

What happens if I don't finish - can I try again? Yes - you can have as many goes as you want, you don't have to raise money each time. The solo round is not an easy challenge, we don't expect everyone to complete it first time.

Total raised to date is over £12,000 + Giftaid

You can choose any charity you want - or support one of our chosen charities.

Individuals should raise or donate at least £50 - relay teams £100

Our chosen charities are:

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. Join the campaign to take a stand against suicide.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

CANCER CARE

Providing therapies, help and support free to people of all ages affected by cancer throughout North Lancashire & South Cumbria.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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A 55 mile trail running challenge covering 13 summits around Morecambe Bay.

Certificate and Inscription on "Roll of Honour" for all those who complete the round (solo or relay).

Raising funds for charitable causes - £12,000 raised in 2020.

Total Ascent 8,000 feet

 Click here for more information on the route - and here for a full description with mileages

A 55 mile route covering 13 summits around Morecambe Bay.

Start: Kents Bank Railway Station - Cumbria

Finish: Arnside Pier - Cumbria

Summits:: Humphrey Head, Hampsfell, Lords Seat, Cunswick Scar, Scout Scar, Heversham Head, Farleton Knott, Hutton Roof Crags, Cringlebarrow, Heald Brow, King Williams Hill, Arnside Knott.

Click here to view on OS mapping

View here on Wikiloc

View here on Komoot

View 3D video of the route here

Click here for GPX file

Click here for Summits/Leg Changeover Waypoints (GPX)

CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH MILEAGES

View here on Wikiloc

View here on Komoot

Click here for GPX file

Click here for Summit Waypoints (GPX)

Sections on lanes are listed below (in miles)