Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Lake District Sky Trails

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Patterdale, England, United Kingdom

17 Jul 2027

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A 57 km Lake District sky ultra from Patterdale over Helvellyn's ridges, with about 3,700 m of ascent, July 17, 2027.

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About

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra links five ridge lines including Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, with 11 manned checkpoints starting from Patterdale.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Helvellyn Sky Ultra 57 km 3,700 m — 64.9 m/km — — 17 Jul 2027 Patterdale Patterdale Loop — Mountain — — — —
Helvellyn Sky Ultra terrain notes

Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and four more ridges.

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Notes

Entry fees £120 to £140.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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