The 60th Lake District Mountain Trial - the Classic and Medium courses will be severe tests of route choice, navigational skill and stamina in difficult mountain country. The Classic route will normally cover a maximum of 20 miles with ascent and descent of about 8000 ft. The Medium route will be shorter (about two-thirds of the Classic distance).

Of course, it is also a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to describe afterwards, in great detail, where you went wrong.

A great day out on the fells even if the distance and climbing (above) is usually, as it was today, seriously understated.