Getting to Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
Whether you live in the UK or abroad you might be wondering how to get to our event in the most sustainable way. We've put together different travel options to help you get to the start line.
From the UK
- By bike: If you live close to Keswick or Waterhead, we would encourage you to cycle to the start, especially if you're spectating and can spare the energy! Bike parking is available on both sites. You can also hire an ebike - more info here
- By bus: Keswick and Ambleside are well served by local buses. You can look at public transport by visiting stagecoachbus.com
- All bus fares are capped to £2 per single journey.
- By train: For a scenic and relaxing route to the event you can pair mainline train services to Penrith (for Keswick) and Windermere (for Waterhead, Ambleside) with the local bus services, For more information visit avantiwestcoast.co.uk
From abroad
- By plane: the nearest airport to Keswick is Newcastle (NCL) airport. Other nearby airports are Liverpool (LPL), Manchester (MAN) and Edinburgh.
Parking available to Pre-Book
- Parking spaces are available to pre-book at local car parks over the weekend of the event. There are limited spaces, so we recommend booking early as we expect them to sell out.
- 5% of the parking fees will be donated to the Lake District Foundation to support the National Park.
Available Car Parks
- Crosthwaite Road Car park, Keswick - Park from 16:00 Friday to 16:00 Sunday.
- Rawnsley Centre Car Park, Keswick - Park from 05:00 until midnight on Saturday only
- Campervan Parking at Lakeside Car Park, Keswick - Park from 16:00 Friday to 16:00 Sunday
Parking for 2026 is not available to book yet, please check back later.
Night Buses
For our runners who think they may finish during Saturday night of the event, we recognise travel options from the finish can be difficult. We are putting on a night bus which will operate at approximately hourly intervals outside of public bus service hours.
Operating from 22:00 until 08:15 this service will take you from the finish line to Grasmere and Ambleside only. Tickets for this bus won’t be available to purchase on the night. They must be booked in advance. If there is any chance you may need it, we recommend you pre-pay just in case, as there is no sleeping / overnight stays available at the finish.
To book the night bus, click below.
Electric Vehicle Charging
We’re committed to making low-emission travel as easy as possible. For our runners who are arriving via electric car, we’ve gathered details on nearby electric vehicle charging locations to help you stay charged and ready to explore, so you can plan your journey with peace of mind.
To find out more, check out our Electric Vehicle Charging Maps on the link below.