Fell Running Guide
@fellrunningguide.bsky.social
Dave Taylor, UK Athletics Fell & Mountain Running coach providing specialist training for trail, fell and mountain runners.
Sub 24hr Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and Bob Graham rounds.
Also - camping, mountains, nature.
https://fellrunningguide.co.uk
Sub 24hr Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and Bob Graham rounds.
Also - camping, mountains, nature.
https://fellrunningguide.co.uk
Dates for the next Navigation and Running Skills courses.
All based in the Peak District.
All based in the Peak District.
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Dates for the next Navigation and Running Skills courses.
All based in the Peak District.
All based in the Peak District.
First camp of the year. Cold and clear with a big bright moon.
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
First camp of the year. Cold and clear with a big bright moon.
Map Reading Task 335
Identify the photo location.
Identify the feature highlighted.
What other features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Identify the photo location.
Identify the feature highlighted.
What other features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
January 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Map Reading Task 335
Identify the photo location.
Identify the feature highlighted.
What other features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Identify the photo location.
Identify the feature highlighted.
What other features can you identify?
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Don't always believe your heart rate monitor! Even chest straps can give bad readings every now and then.
A quick look at beats per minute, pace and the elevation profile will tell you that something isn't right.
#fellrunning #heartratetraining
A quick look at beats per minute, pace and the elevation profile will tell you that something isn't right.
#fellrunning #heartratetraining
December 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Don't always believe your heart rate monitor! Even chest straps can give bad readings every now and then.
A quick look at beats per minute, pace and the elevation profile will tell you that something isn't right.
#fellrunning #heartratetraining
A quick look at beats per minute, pace and the elevation profile will tell you that something isn't right.
#fellrunning #heartratetraining
Merry Christmas!
Map Reading Task 334 - Another contour only task.
Which contour map matches the photo?
Where on that map is the yellow rectangle feature?
Where on that map was the photo taken?
Video answer for everyone this evening.
Patreon subscribers will receive an additional task via email.
Map Reading Task 334 - Another contour only task.
Which contour map matches the photo?
Where on that map is the yellow rectangle feature?
Where on that map was the photo taken?
Video answer for everyone this evening.
Patreon subscribers will receive an additional task via email.
December 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Merry Christmas!
Map Reading Task 334 - Another contour only task.
Which contour map matches the photo?
Where on that map is the yellow rectangle feature?
Where on that map was the photo taken?
Video answer for everyone this evening.
Patreon subscribers will receive an additional task via email.
Map Reading Task 334 - Another contour only task.
Which contour map matches the photo?
Where on that map is the yellow rectangle feature?
Where on that map was the photo taken?
Video answer for everyone this evening.
Patreon subscribers will receive an additional task via email.
Cold wind out on the fells today but better than the gloomy grey conditions of the past week.
December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Cold wind out on the fells today but better than the gloomy grey conditions of the past week.
Map Reading Task 333
Work out the route from the profile.
Start & finish at the red / yellow triangle, going clockwise.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct! See my Facebook page for other answers.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Work out the route from the profile.
Start & finish at the red / yellow triangle, going clockwise.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct! See my Facebook page for other answers.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Map Reading Task 333
Work out the route from the profile.
Start & finish at the red / yellow triangle, going clockwise.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct! See my Facebook page for other answers.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Work out the route from the profile.
Start & finish at the red / yellow triangle, going clockwise.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct! See my Facebook page for other answers.
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
#mapreading
Prizes for Patrons!
This week's Spot Prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a copy of The Search (just voted Outdoor Book of the Year in the TGO Magazine reader awards)
This week's Spot Prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a copy of The Search (just voted Outdoor Book of the Year in the TGO Magazine reader awards)
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Prizes for Patrons!
This week's Spot Prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a copy of The Search (just voted Outdoor Book of the Year in the TGO Magazine reader awards)
This week's Spot Prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a copy of The Search (just voted Outdoor Book of the Year in the TGO Magazine reader awards)
Rough terrain on yesterday's fell race recce. Not many paths where we went!
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Rough terrain on yesterday's fell race recce. Not many paths where we went!
At last, some blue sky on today's run.
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
At last, some blue sky on today's run.
Last minute present dilemmas?
Gift vouchers available for:
Navigation sessions (online and outdoor)
Coaching advice sessions (online and outdoor)
Bespoke training plans for trail & fell races, Bob Graham Rounds, ultras etc.
A better gift than booze or chocolate (almost)
Gift vouchers available for:
Navigation sessions (online and outdoor)
Coaching advice sessions (online and outdoor)
Bespoke training plans for trail & fell races, Bob Graham Rounds, ultras etc.
A better gift than booze or chocolate (almost)
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Last minute present dilemmas?
Gift vouchers available for:
Navigation sessions (online and outdoor)
Coaching advice sessions (online and outdoor)
Bespoke training plans for trail & fell races, Bob Graham Rounds, ultras etc.
A better gift than booze or chocolate (almost)
Gift vouchers available for:
Navigation sessions (online and outdoor)
Coaching advice sessions (online and outdoor)
Bespoke training plans for trail & fell races, Bob Graham Rounds, ultras etc.
A better gift than booze or chocolate (almost)
Saturday night out.
December 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Saturday night out.
Map Reading Task 332
Identify the 2 features AND the photo location on the map.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Also posted on my FB page - see other people's answers there.
Identify the 2 features AND the photo location on the map.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Also posted on my FB page - see other people's answers there.
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Map Reading Task 332
Identify the 2 features AND the photo location on the map.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Also posted on my FB page - see other people's answers there.
Identify the 2 features AND the photo location on the map.
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Also posted on my FB page - see other people's answers there.
Some old bloke talking about fell running 😁
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Some old bloke talking about fell running 😁
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
Map Reading Task 331
Study the contour profile image and match it to the correct map
Identify the feature in the black box
NB the contours aren't orientated or at the same vertical interval as on the maps!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Thanks to Ron B for the task suggestion
Study the contour profile image and match it to the correct map
Identify the feature in the black box
NB the contours aren't orientated or at the same vertical interval as on the maps!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Thanks to Ron B for the task suggestion
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Map Reading Task 331
Study the contour profile image and match it to the correct map
Identify the feature in the black box
NB the contours aren't orientated or at the same vertical interval as on the maps!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Thanks to Ron B for the task suggestion
Study the contour profile image and match it to the correct map
Identify the feature in the black box
NB the contours aren't orientated or at the same vertical interval as on the maps!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Thanks to Ron B for the task suggestion
Prizes for Patrons!
This week's spot prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a selection of nutrition products from Veloforte. Their bars are particularly nice!
Patreon details in comments
This week's spot prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a selection of nutrition products from Veloforte. Their bars are particularly nice!
Patreon details in comments
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Prizes for Patrons!
This week's spot prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a selection of nutrition products from Veloforte. Their bars are particularly nice!
Patreon details in comments
This week's spot prize for a lucky Patreon subscriber is a selection of nutrition products from Veloforte. Their bars are particularly nice!
Patreon details in comments
My thoughts on the new Inov8 Mudtalon Speed (version 2) fell running shoes.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
My thoughts on the new Inov8 Mudtalon Speed (version 2) fell running shoes.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
What happened next? 😁
Do you trust your fell running shoes on wet rock?
Do you trust your fell running shoes on wet rock?
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
What happened next? 😁
Do you trust your fell running shoes on wet rock?
Do you trust your fell running shoes on wet rock?
Map Reading Task 330
Identify the feature highlighted
Identify the precise photo location
Give the elevation of both locations
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map extract used with permission.
Identify the feature highlighted
Identify the precise photo location
Give the elevation of both locations
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map extract used with permission.
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Map Reading Task 330
Identify the feature highlighted
Identify the precise photo location
Give the elevation of both locations
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map extract used with permission.
Identify the feature highlighted
Identify the precise photo location
Give the elevation of both locations
If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Harvey map extract used with permission.
Here comes the light train!
Tonight's head torch interval training session.
Tonight's head torch interval training session.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Here comes the light train!
Tonight's head torch interval training session.
Tonight's head torch interval training session.
A relaxing evening watching the stars.
Minus 2 in the tent this morning!
Minus 2 in the tent this morning!
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A relaxing evening watching the stars.
Minus 2 in the tent this morning!
Minus 2 in the tent this morning!
Today's training run - the 60/30
60 minutes easy then 30 minutes harder pace (around 10k effort)
Finish with 1 km very easy.
60 minutes easy then 30 minutes harder pace (around 10k effort)
Finish with 1 km very easy.
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today's training run - the 60/30
60 minutes easy then 30 minutes harder pace (around 10k effort)
Finish with 1 km very easy.
60 minutes easy then 30 minutes harder pace (around 10k effort)
Finish with 1 km very easy.
Map Reading Task 329
A bit more difficult for those who said last week's task was too easy!
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Work out the photo location (clue - I was at the head of a stream)
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
A bit more difficult for those who said last week's task was too easy!
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Work out the photo location (clue - I was at the head of a stream)
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Map Reading Task 329
A bit more difficult for those who said last week's task was too easy!
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Work out the photo location (clue - I was at the head of a stream)
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
A bit more difficult for those who said last week's task was too easy!
Identify the 2 features highlighted.
Work out the photo location (clue - I was at the head of a stream)
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.
Yesterday's lunch stop, sheltering from the cold wind.
DD Hammocks Superlight S tarp
DD Hammocks Superlight S tarp
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Yesterday's lunch stop, sheltering from the cold wind.
DD Hammocks Superlight S tarp
DD Hammocks Superlight S tarp
Great day in the Peak District today. Lovely to get some sun again after last week.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Great day in the Peak District today. Lovely to get some sun again after last week.