Where to stay
Accommodation in the local area
Where to stay
There is plenty of accommodation in the local area. If you're attending an event at Brathay there is also accommodation available onsite. Onsite accommodation generally sells out quickly before large events.
Click below for details of where to stay or how to get to your event start.
Where to stay
Accommodation at Brathay Hall, in Hawkshead village and the surrounding area.
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Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HP
Brathay Hall is the event centre for the ASICS Windermere Marathon, Brathay 10in10, Brathay Cycling sportives and Brathay Rowing events. It is set in beautiful scenery at the centre of the Lake District on the shore of Windermere, England's largest lake.
Brathay is 1.2 miles from Ambleside, a bustling market town providing everything a visitor could want from numerous shops for outdoor enthusiasts, to local hospitality provided by many restaurants, cafes and bars.
Travelling by car
With easy access from the M6 (J36 from the South - 28 miles, J40 from the North - 29 miles) A591 to Ambleside, follow the A593 and B5286 for 1.2 miles.
Travelling by train
There are excellent rail connections to Windermere station (via Oxenholme on the West Coast mainline) which is only 5 miles from Brathay. Bus and taxi services are available at Windermere station.
Getting to New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9JX
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is the event centre for the Langdale Road Races. It is set in beautiful scenery beside the Great Langdale beck.
Travelling by car
With easy access from the M6 (J36 from the South - 28 miles, J40 from the North - 29 miles) A591 to Ambleside, A593 from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge, then take the B5343 to Great Langdale.
Travelling by train
There are excellent rail connections to Windermere station (via Oxenholme on the West Coast mainline) which is only 11 miles from Sticklebarn. Catch 555 or 556 Keswick to Ambleside bus, then change to the 516.

Nutrition & Hydration
Exercise is only half the story when you're training. Make sure you're performing your best by eating right too.