Fell Running Camps

Make a commitment to trying something new or improving in the sport you love,
take responsibility in looking after yourself and inspire other people to do it with you...
Developing the confidence to plan your own routes and also look after others when running on the fell will open up huge opportunities in your training
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  • What you'll learn

    Develop the following skills to:

    1. Tackle different terrain types
    2. Attack uphills, downhills and traversing
    3. Navigate and plan routes
    4. Learn what to wear, carry and eat
    5. Make sure you stay safe
    6. Plan goals and build racing into your program
    7. Deal with exposure and ridges (Advanced)
    8. Run at night (Intermediate and Advanced)

  • Who is it for?

    If you don't mind getting muddy and love beautiful scenery, then fell running is for you!

    All levels of ability are catered for, from beginner to advanced runners, where we aim to motivate you to plan routes and/or races that push you to the next level. We have strategies to deal with runners of different paces so don't be concerned if you think you may be too slow. If you are able to run at least 6 miles you'd be fine attending the course.

  • What you get

    Full weekend activities at £160 gives you:

    1. Fully insured running guides with Mountain Leader and First Aid qualifications.
    2. Access to advice from International athletes.
    3. Digital Photo album of the day
    4. Bunkhouse accommodation, or if you'd like a bit of luxury, we can upgrade you to a B&B
    5. Cafe lunch on the Saturday
    6. Free attendance to our Thursday Night Runs
    7. 10% off at Joe Browns shops
 

Fell running training camps

Our training weekends cater for all abilities. Simply select the modules that suit your experience and fitness levels.
Come for the full weekend for £160 or just pay for individual modules*.

  • 6:30pm Friday evening

    Social evening run of 1-1.5 hours

    Optional session - All abilities welcome
    • Pace: Social
    • Terrain: Trail with some mixed terrain of rocky paths and grass

    If you are booked into the full course and are able to travel up to the area in time, feel free to attend our optional social run of around 6 miles on good trails. The route is weather dependant and all grades will run together if attendance numbers are small, however if we get a large booking we will split the group up into different levels where some can choose to do a longer distance on more advanced terrain.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £10pp

  • 9am Saturday morning

    6 mile fell run learning how to run on various terrain

    Module 1.1 - Beginners
    • Pace: Steady
    • Terrain: Mixed terrain of rocky paths and grass slopes

    The morning starts with a brief chat on what to wear, carry and eat. Then it's straight out for the run, where we expose you to some of the types of terrain you need to tackle when running on the fell, as well as teach you strategies for attacking the ascents and descents.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £30pp

    Module 1.2 - Intermediate and advanced
    • Pace: Option for fartlek
    • Terrain: Rough off-trail terrain including rock with some exposed sections

    After a brief chat on what to wear, carry and eat on more remote routes, it's straight out on the fell, where we expose you to some gnarly terrain, perhaps an exposed ridge and some mean bogs, as well as teach you strategies for attacking the ascents and descents.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £30pp

    1-5pm Saturday afternoon

    Navigation training

    Module 2.1 - Beginners
    • Pace: Walking
    • Terrain: Any but could be boggy!

    We start off with a basic theory session then it's straight out on the fell to put it into practice. We keep this at walking pace to make sure you learn the skills you need first, so dress warm! At the end of the session you should be capable of reading and interpreting a map, taking a compass bearing and walking on it.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £40pp

    Module 2.1 - Intermediate and Advanced
    • Pace: Steady run
    • Terrain: Any

    You should already be able to use a map and compass but would like to learn how to navigate more strategically. After a quick theory session it's straight out on the fell to do an orienteering exercise where you will be able to apply some navigation strategies as well as techniques in pacing, mental mapping and relocation.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £40pp

    Saturday evening

    Night Navigation *

    Module 3 - Advanced navigators (Beginners can have a nice dinner instead!)
    Pace: very steady run but we'll carry loads of kit to keep warm!

    Imagine this: Night-time is approaching, the clag is coming in and your mates are starting to look concerned. This is the time you'll appreciate your skills as a navigator. One of the best ways to develop this confidence is to put yourself in a challenging position, where your emotional state and skills can be tested. Our Advanced Navigation modules aim to give you that confidence. We'll get you lost then test you in difficult terrain and night-time conditions, and hopefully the weather will be miserable too!

    * Start time is dependent on time of year but the session will generally run for 2 hours and usually follows with a cleansing ale!

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £40pp or just £10 extra if you are already booked into the intermediate afternoon session and want to attend the night nav aswell.

  • 9am-3pm Sunday

    Route planning and long run

    Module 4.1 - Beginners

    Learn to plan a mountain route and choose terrain suited to your level of ability, then navigate yourself around the course, with your guides accompanying you to make sure you stay on track! The run itself will be around 2-3 hours and include a minimum of 1000m ascent. During the day we will discuss mountain safety and basic first aid and injury avoidance. During the session you will have some one-on-one time with your guide to go over training plans and some goal setting.

    Just want the individual session? Cost: £100pp

    Module 4.2 - Intermediate and Advanced

    Learn to plan a long mountain route in serious terrain, where decisions must be made to design your course around certain hazards. You will then navigate yourselves around the course, with your guides accompanying you to make sure you stay on track! The run itself will be around 3-4 hours and include a minimum of 1000m ascent. During the day we will discuss mountain safety and run through some scenarios for what can go wrong and how to get out of trouble. During the session you will have some one-on-one time with your guide to go over training plans and some goal setting.

  • 3-4pm Sunday

    Stretching and injury avoidance

    Bonus module - all abilities

    For those that don't have to rush off, we will go over stretching and injury avoidance and any other subject you'd like to discuss - just ask us what you'd like us to include!

 

Kit requirements

What you will need to own, borrow or hire

When you book in you'll get your own page with a kit-list check document to print off to make sure you are organised.

We have various items to hire if you are stuck - and remember all our clients get 10% off at Joe Browns stores in the Snowdonia area, where we allow some time to stock up on gear if you need it. Visit www.joe-brown.com


  • Fell shoes

  • Rucksack and/or bumbag

  • Wind/water proof jacket and pants

  • Kit for running in hotter weather or colder weather (no cotton!)

  • Hat/Buff

  • Gloves

  • Compass & Map: 1:25000 (Ordinance Survey OL17) map

  • Head torch

  • Whistle and basic first aid stuff

  • Notepad and pens

 
 

Location and accommodation

We often use Pete's Eats as our meeting place and for tutorials and seminars as well as our theory training sessions
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