Haweswater Half Marathon

Sunday 7th March 2020

Although a relative newcomer to the running calendar this race is fast becoming a classic with its dramatic course offering a tremendously exhilarating and challenging run through a wild and remote landscape.

Coupled with one of our training runs either around Derwentwater or over Latrigg, Keswick's own fell, this weekend makes an ideal training break in preparation for London.

The Location

We base ourselves for the weekend in Keswick, in the northern Lake District, lying on the edge of Derwentwater and the entrance to the Borrowdale valley. Keswick has a wide range of attractions for the visitor and the surrounding fells, of course, offer opportunities for walking, climbing or just admiring some of Britain's most beautiful landscape.

The Hotel

We stay at an attractive 17th Century former coaching inn, The Swan Hotel, which is situated in the village of Thornthwaite with stunning views of Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw. All rooms are en suite with either double or twin beds with TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

Two classic routes offer an authentic introduction to running in the Lake District.

Latrigg

Keswick's own fell, Latrigg's steep gradients and close proximity to the town make it an imposing presence. An ideal introduction to fell running, it rewards runners with views from the top - not just of Keswick below, but of Borrowdale, Helvellyn and, Skiddaw.

Around Derwentwater In contrast, our run around Derwentwater, combines some of the most beautiful views in England with barely perceptible climbs (for most of the route), as it hugs the Derwentwater shoreline for much of the way.