190 miles of rugged terrain, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route and crossing 3 National Parks - Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.

Beginning at St Bees on the west coast, the route crosses the north of England through three National Parks finishing in Robin Hood's Bay on the east coast. Taking in iconic mountains, valleys, moors and over 16,000 feet of ascent, the Northern Traverse is one of the most spectacular ultra races in the world.

Wainwright got it right when he devised a route across the country taking in the three National Parks. The mountains of the Lake District define the first section but also provide half of the ascent. Although Kirkby Stephen is less than 90 miles in to the route it is often thought of as halfway.

The remote paths off Nine Standards in the Dales provide a stark contrast before crossing the relatively busy Vale of York which are followed by crossing the quiet high plateaus of the North York Moors. The final run along the coastal path is a fitting finish to an amazing journey.