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SILVA Dales Traverse

location_city Kirkby Stephen

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 29 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of Northern England on the Dales Traverse® on Sunday, 29 March 2026. This classic 55km ultra follows the most spectacular section of Alfred Wainwright's legendary Coast to Coast route, connecting Kirkby Stephen and Richmond across the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The adventure begins with the iconic ascent over the Nine Standards Rigg cairns before weaving through the stunning valleys of Swaledale, offering a true test of endurance with 1,400 meters of ascent. Organized by Ourea Events, the race champions an ethos of adventure and self-sufficiency, supported by professional timing, live GPS tracking, and a single, welcoming aid station at the Dales Bike Centre. With a 12-hour time limit, it serves as a perfect and achievable stepping stone for aspiring ultra-runners. Entries are now open for this point-to-point journey that delivers a profound sense of achievement amidst some of Britain's most cherished and wild landscapes.

Races Offered

55K

Mar 29, 2026

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Distance — 55K

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Type — Trail running

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88 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Kirkby Stephen.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 2.6° / 8.7°
wb_sunny -1.6° / 4.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.7 /
water_drop 86.3%

About Kirkby Stephen

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Kirkby Stephen is a market town and civil parish in Cumbria, England. It lies on the A685 and is surrounded by sparsely populated hill country, about 25 miles (40 km) from the nearest larger towns, Kendal and Penrith. The River Eden rises 6 miles (10 km) away in the peat bogs below Hugh Seat and passes the eastern edge of the town. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,832. In 2011, it had a population of 1,822.

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