The 3 Ring's of Shap Long Distance Walk

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This is a 100Km. (62 miles) Challenge Walk starting and finishing in SHAP which adjoins the Lake District National Park and is on the route of both the Coast-to-Coast Walk and the Westmorland Way. This event utilises the fine and varied countryside available to the full and consists of 3 rings which can be completed individually or together to make up the 100Km

RING 1 - MOSEDALE 18 miles (29Km), approx. 900 m. ascent.

Checkpoints - Branstree (478 099) unmanned self-clip

Truss Gap (515 132)

Travelling west from Shap this ring passes above the aptly named Wet Sleddale reservoir to reach remote Mosedale Cottage via quiet and secluded moorland. It then ascends two of Haweswater’s “Wainwrights”, Branstree and Selside Pike, offering superb views of High Street and Eastern Lakeland. Descending to the hidden valley of Swindale with its magnificent waterfalls and the Truss Gap checkpoint the route returns to Shap through the hamlets of Rosgill and Keld passing historic Shap Abbey on the way.

RING 2 - LYVENNET, LEITH & LOWTHER 24 miles (39Km), approx. 700m. ascent

Checkpoints - ‘The White Stuff’ Barn (573 252)

Road Junction (517 194) self-clip, drinks only

A fine low-level journey through farm and parkland visiting the quiet Westmorland villages of Reagill, Morland, Hackthorpe & Bampton Grange etc. It also provides an intimate view of the three eponymous and little known rivers. Even on its own this walk is no pushover.

RING 3 – GREAT ASBY 20 MILES (32Km), approx. 750m. ascent.

Provisional Checkpoint - Field (665 115)

In complete contrast this ring follows Wainwright’s Coast-to-Coast route out of Shap for several miles before leaving it to explore the National Nature Reserve of Great Asby Scar in classic limestone country. It returns from the checkpoint near Great Asby, now on the Westmorland Way, passing through Crosby Ravensworth and Oddendale on the way back to Shap.

Our sponsors NEW BALANCE have a factory shop opposite the Event HQ, which sells sports clothing and footwear. We hope they will have a display inside the Village Hall and they have kindly offered to donate a selection of goods and vouchers. We plan to have a Prize Draw based on your Entry number and a Raffle for those who wish to participate.

EVENT RULES

• The Three Rings of Shap is open to any person over 18 on the day.

Those under 18 may enter if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

• All entrants must wear or carry appropriate clothing, waterproofs and footwear for an event of this nature.
• All entrants must carry and follow the relevant route description and OS maps (Explorer 1:25000 OL5 & OL19 or Landranger 1:50000 90 & 91 ) , plus compass, whistle & mug.
• Any sections through private farmland must be strictly adhered to.
• A suitable working torch must be carried for any night section. Spot checks may be made.

• Please observe the Country Code. However, we regret that dogs are not allowed.
• There is a Time Limit of 26 hours in which to complete all three Rings. Entrants must also retire if requested to do so by any official or marshal if, in their opinion, the entrant would be unable to complete the course within the time limit, cannot pass through a checkpoint before it is due to close or is unfit to continue.
• It is each entrant’s responsibility to be recorded appropriately at all checkpoints.
• Entrants should retire only at a checkpoint if possible and ensure that any retirement is reported to an official or marshal.

More details can be found on the Cumbria Long Distance Walking website here

EVENT SECRETARY: TONY DEALL CUMBRIA LDWA

7,FAIRHILL CLOSE

PENRITH

CUMBRIA CA11 8RD

01768 862848