Two classic Lake District challenges starting and finishing at George Fisher in Keswick — the 30-mile Tea Round (10 summits, 12,000ft) and the 14-mile Espresso Round (4 summits). No time limit.
Townshend Performance is based in Keswick — we know these routes intimately. The Tea Round summits are visible from George Fisher's cafe window and are the backyard fells of our coaches.
The George Fisher Tea Round is a 30-mile (~48km) challenge starting and finishing at the doors of George Fisher outdoor shop in Keswick. The route takes in 10 fells, all visible from the cafe window on the top floor of the shop, with over 12,000ft of ascent. Created by former George Fisher staff member Jacob Tonkin in 2017, it has become one of the Lake District's most popular running challenges.
The Espresso Round is the shorter version — 14 miles with approximately 2,000ft of ascent, taking in 4 summits: Cat Bells, Rowling End, Causey Pike and Barrow. All four are visible from the George Fisher cafe window. A brilliant introduction to the Tea Round or a great standalone challenge.
The Tea Round combines runnable ridges, technical descents and boggy valley paths. Train on varied Lake District terrain and practice linking fells together in a single day.
The Tea Round takes most runners 7-10 hours. Start early to give yourself plenty of daylight. The weather can change quickly — carry full waterproofs.
The route is not formally waymarked. Carry a map or GPX and know the summits and linking paths between them before you set off.
Many Tea Round runners use poles, especially for the steep ascents of High Stile and the descents. If you plan to use them in the race, train with them.
We build bespoke training plans and coaching packages for this race. Get in touch to discuss your goals and preparation.
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