Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds 2025

It's fun and quirky and a magnificent route in all weathers.

As a 45 year old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, join locals and regulars to the valley to 'Beat The Bounds' of the Patterdale Parish Boundary, following the Parish Bounds as much as possible.

​The Full Parish Boundary, (including the Ullswater lake crossing - which is not part of this event!) is almost 30 miles long, with approximately 10,300 feet of ascent, and covers many famous mountains including Raise, Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Dollywaggon Pike, Grisedale Tarn, Fairfield, Red Screes, the Kirkstone Pass, High Street, Angle Tarn, and Place Fell. On a good day there are stupendous views throughout the length of the walk. Think of it as a high-level companion to the Ullswater Way! There is of course, a little twist in the route to follow the ‘actual’ parish boundary on the OS map… so your navigation skills will be put to good use!

Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds - Saturday 5th July 2025.