Lakeland Country Fair Fell Races
The Lakeland Country Fair at Torver, near Coniston, includes fell races for juniors and seniors run under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Races are free to enter; fair admission is required. The showground is at Little Arrow, Torver, on the A593, a few miles west of Coniston village.
Race categories and course data include:
- Under 11: 1400 m, 57 m ascent
- Under 13 / Under 15: 2200 m, 77 m ascent
- Under 17 / Under 19: 3600 m, 133 m ascent
- Senior: 8.5 km, 703 m ascent, minimum age 18
The senior course leaves the showground, goes to the summit of Coniston Old Man, and returns by a similar route. Runners may choose their own line except for a marked section near the start and finish. Use of GPS as a navigational aid is not permitted in the senior race. Full kit is compulsory in line with FRA requirements. Participants are asked to bring safety pins.
Prizes are awarded in junior age groups and senior categories. Senior winners receive vouchers, a bottle of wine and a trophy; there are prizes for second and third places and for several veteran and age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.