Question 1

Do I need to be a member to run these routes?

Accepted Answer

No. The whole library is public and every route follows public rights of way or open access land. If you enjoy them, come along to a club run and say hello — your first three runs with us are free.

Question 2

How accurate are the distances and climb figures?

Accepted Answer

Each route was recorded on at least three separate club runs with GPS watches, then averaged and rounded honestly. Expect your own watch to disagree by a few percent — that is GPS being GPS, not you being slow.

Question 3

What should I carry on the fell routes?

Accepted Answer

For anything graded Moderate or Hard: waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle and some food. That is the standard fell kit list, and on the Fairfield Horseshoe we mean it even in July.

Question 4

Can I add a route to the library?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Email the route librarian a GPX trace and a short honest description. Routes are adopted once a club run has checked the line, the distance and the climb — usually within a month.

Question 5

When and where does the club meet?

Accepted Answer

Tuesdays at 18:30 for fell repetitions and Sundays at 09:00 for the long run, both from the Market Cross in Ambleside. No need to book — just turn up ten minutes early.

Distance	Elevation
0 km	62 m
0.7 km	78 m
1.4 km	70 m
2.2 km	92 m
3 km	84 m
3.6 km	101 m
4.3 km	88 m
5 km	106 m
5.7 km	79 m
6.3 km	101 m
6.8 km	62 m

Rothay Riverside Loop

Elevation profile

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