Lake to Fell 2026
Montbell brings its first UK Lake to Fell weekend to Borrowdale on 12-13 September 2026, combining nature sessions with an untimed 35km paddle, hike/run and bike challenge.
Saturday 12 September 202614:00Hollows Farm Campsite
Age18+ independent entry; 13+ full-price participant ticket; under-13s may attend but cannot enter the challenge
FormatTwo-day nature programme, camping and untimed multisport challenge
Tickets fromMontbell UK
OrganiserMontbell UK
Choose a performance
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Saturday Nature Sessions, opening programme and camp cookout
Included with £160 ticket
Sunday 35km challenge - staggered start times; expected off course by 3pm
Included with £160 ticket
Worth It
A distinctive first-year UK event. The £160 ticket includes a broad weekend package, but you still need a suitable bike or hire, camping kit and most meals.
Lake to Fell takes place at Hollows Farm in Borrowdale on 12 and 13 September 2026 and is the first UK edition of Montbell's event inspired by its Japanese SEA TO SUMMIT series.
It is not a race: there is no timing and no tracking.
Saturday
The Nature Sessions begin from 2pm with talks and workshops about Lakeland environment, culture and landscape, followed by the opening programme and a catered camp cookout.
Sunday challenge
Starts are staggered according to predicted finishing time. Organisers expect everybody to be off the course by 3pm.
Route
- 1km paddle from Lodore Boat Landing to High Brandlehow Landing
- 8km hike/run over Maiden Moor towards Hollows Farm
- 25km road/gravel cycle alongside Derwentwater and over Whinlatter
The full route is approximately 35km, with waymarking, marshals, three checkpoints and one aid station.
Tickets
The live general-admission price is £160. The page still records an earlier £130 early-bird tier, but £160 is the current purchase price.
Included
- Saturday-night camping
- watercraft hire
- Nature Sessions
- Sunday challenge
- route map and transitions
- marshals and medical support
- goodie bag
- Saturday cookout
- event parking
Not included
- bike hire
- extra camping nights
- most other meals
- travel
- personal camping kit
Bike
Mountain, gravel or hybrid bikes are recommended. The organiser says the route is not suitable for a pure road bike. Helmets are mandatory and e-bikes are allowed.
Watercraft
Do not bring your own. Canoes, kayaks and dragon boats are supplied, together with mandatory buoyancy aids.
Age
18+ can enter independently. Ages 13+ need a full-price ticket. Under-13s may attend free but cannot participate in the challenge.
Travel
Hollows Farm is at Grange, Keswick CA12 5UQ. The organiser publishes ///crust.water.airstrip. Public-transport advice is Penrith rail station, X4/X5 to Keswick and route 78 into Borrowdale.
Safety
All entrants attend a safety briefing and sign a waiver. The route may be shortened or redirected due to weather, access restrictions or safety concerns.
Accessibility
This is a demanding outdoor multisport event. Participants should contact the organiser before booking if they require specific access support.
Weather plan
The organiser may shorten or reroute the challenge because of weather or access conditions.
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Lake to Fell 2026: Borrowdale Route, Tickets, Kit, Camping & Participant Guide
Lake to Fell comes to Borrowdale on 12-13 September 2026. Understand the 35km route, £160 ticket, camping, kit, bike rules and travel.