An ultra trail running event based in the vast expanse of Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland ... from lakeshore to heather moorland, beautiful trails and superb scenery.
Date: Saturday 1st April 2023 Distances: Osprey 82km, Goshawk 50km and Falcon 32km route options
Briefing Notes will be available to download on the event website approx. 5-7 days prior to the event.
Kielder Water & Forest Park spans 600 square kilometres and is home to the largest forest in England and the largest man-made lake in northern Europe. The area features mile upon mile of purpose-built trails including forest walks, woodland singletrack and heather clad moorland. An ideal location for an ultra race and the perfect way to explore this amazing area.
With two distances of 82k and 50k, plus a 32k option to choose from there is something for everyone.
All routes will be fully marked so no navigation experience is necessary.
Kielder Osprey 82k and Goshawk 50k Route Highlights
The course incorporates a unique blend of some of the more remote areas of the forest and also the main attractions. This is a superb route whether you are looking to complete your first ultra or an experienced runner. Starting and finishing at Kielder Castle, the courses are based to the north of Kielder Water. The route features sections along the Kielder Viaduct, Bakethin Reservoir nature reserve, Bellingburn Valley, sections of the Lakeside Way multi-user trail & the blue graded bike trail with some great sections of twisting singletrack. The high point of the course is reached on the Wainhope Moor section, offering stunning views over the whole of Kielder Water and across to the Scottish Border.
Kielder 32k/20mile Trail Race
Although not an ultra distance, this is ideal if you're looking for a long distance challenge or maybe thinking of stepping up to an ultra in the future. The Falcon 32k is a shortened version of the ultra routes, incorporating everything the ultra includes; fantastic course, great support, just a few less miles...
Venue: Kielder Castle Visitor Centre, Kielder Water & Kielder Forest Park, Northumberland, NE48 1ER.
"Superb event again! Marshals and organisers the loveliest in the business! Even stopped and showed me an Osprey! Really love this event, definitely coming back! Thank you!" Jodie Smith
"I just wanted to say a big thanks to all the organisers and marshalls for putting on such a great well run event yesterday. I did the 20 miler which was my first ultra trails events in Kielder but I will definitely be back in the future" Stephen Wood
For full details visit www.highterrainevents.co.uk
