Author Archives: Chris Giles

BBQ social following the memorial run is as follows.. Saturday 25th June 2022 6pm onwards, at Brathay Hall Cost …..FREE as AAC will kindly sort this but £5 deposit per attendee needed up front, to be refunded in cash on … Continue reading →

Ambleside runners have been far and wide over the bank holiday weekend. Well done to everyone who competed. Here are some of the highlights: Sarah McCormack: Winner of the Three Peaks Race with a seven minute margin. Jack Wright: Winner … Continue reading →

The annual club spring social at Wilf’s in Staveley will take place on Tuesday 29 March, after the club run. Wilf’s will be open for us from 7pm, with a buffet-style dinner (and dessert) served from 8pm. Bring your own … Continue reading →

Club run – all welcome. Meeting in Stickle Barn Car Park. Something for everyone – 3 groups: steady, medium, speedy. Brew/beer/cake after. ***All routes subject to change due to weather*** ‘Steady’ group (3-4mph) with Chris Hodgson 5-7 miles 2000ft, loop … Continue reading →

Hey team, I know quite a few folk are keen to obtain a club vest as Pete Bland’s shop are struggling to get hold of them just now. We provide our junior runners with vests from a great company called … Continue reading →

Don’t forget your 2022 subs are due on 1st January. Still only £10! If you haven’t done so already please amend your standing order to 1st/2nd January. The same dates apply to those who pay by bank transfer. New this … Continue reading →

Last chance! Sign up by Committee meeting on Tuesday by transferring £16 to club account and let Chris Giles know! Incredibly generous offer of free transport there and back (see below) courtesy of Jon Aylmore with a Mountain Goat Bus … Continue reading →

The 24 mile challenge is taking place on 10th April 2022. The route includes 4400ft of ascent and goes via Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, High Tilberthwaite, Coniston and Tarn Hows then on the Cumbria Way back to Ambleside. Sign up … Continue reading →

As you have probably all seen the club has introduced a new calendar of events on the website which will include all our activities. If you want to view the calendar on a smartphone or tablet then the best way is … Continue reading →