Overnight Camps

Upon arrival at an overnight camp, you’ll be welcomed in with a choice of complimentary cake and a hot drink (don’t forget you’ll need your mug to help us avoid using disposables).

After a long day out, the overnight camp awaits

Find your dry bag and pitch your tent

Then, once you’re reunited with your dry bag (or simply find your tent if we’re at the same overnight camp for a second day), you can chill out.

Plan for your day ahead at the overnight camp

Time to chill after a rewarding day out in the Lake District fells

All participants share the same overnight camp(s) to maximise camaraderie; queue plenty of discussions on the day’s courses and route choices, and of course ‘what course to start tomorrow’.

A typical GL3D overnight camp is usually rural rather than remote (think a farmer's field in a rural location) and portable toilets are provided. Please do not expect showers. Some overnight camps allow for participants to make use of the nearest river or lake for taking a dip in, which can be, er, very refreshing!

The participants’ Marquee

Available at each overnight camp, this communal marquee can be used by participants to hang-out in, eat and cook meals in (no hot stoves on plastic tables please!), and generally put the world to rights in. Info Point will also be located here.

2025 SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day® Overnight Camp Schedule
(For full Schedule visit Key Timings page)

Saturday 3rd May

Saturday (on course)
Mountain Run will be offering grouped Guided Runs on the Wainwright Course.

Saturday afternoon

Unwind, relax and soothe tired muscles after a day on the fells with our resident sports massage therapist, a group yoga session and some short, inspiring films in the GL3D Cinema.

Rowan Wood Sports Massage Therapist (£15 cash, pay on the day)

Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

14:00 - 16:00
GL3D Cinema in the Hub Tent: Trails in Motion UK Film Tour

16:30
Running photography masterclass with Steve Ashworth!

17:15
“How to Run with Poles” workshop with Running Poles UK.

18:00
Y Ddraig film showing in the GL3D Cinema.
Shane Ohly, Founder of Ourea Events, former professional climber and elite mountain runner who undertook the 380km Dragon’s Back Race route from Conwy to Cardiff as one continuous journey.

19:10
Q&A opportunity with Shane Ohly, 2023 Dragon’s Back first female Robyn Cassidy and 2021 Dragon’s Back winner Simon Roberts.

20:00
Pub Quiz #1 + daily announcements

Sunday 5th May

07:00
Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

07:30
“How to run with Poles” workshop with Running Poles UK. Charlie will be delivering these sessions designed for you to get the most out of your poles whilst enjoying the GL3D and beyond.

Sunday afternoon
Unwind, relax and soothe tired muscles after a day on the fells with our resident sports massage therapist, a group yoga session and some short, inspiring films in the GL3D Cinema.

Rowan Wood Sports Massage Therapist (£15 cash, pay on the day)

Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

14:00 - 16:00
GL3D Cinema in the Hub Tent: Trails in Motion UK Film Tour

16:30
“How to run with dogs” with Lakeland Paws CaniCross race organiser Debs White + guests!
The session will be followed by GL3D’s first “Dog Show” - details to follow, plus prizes for your canine companions.

18:00
Talk with record holder Tom Hollins - Fastest Known Time: Self-Supported Winter Wainwright Round.

19:00
GL3D Cinema open: Trails in Motion UK film tour. Last chance to watch the series of adrenaline-fuelled films at the premiere of the Trails in Motion UK film tour! Hosted by Ginger Goat Events

20:00
Pub Quiz #2 + daily announcements

Find your place over the weekend with friends

Enjoy the social

…& the pub quiz!

Tip

Whilst family and friends are welcome to stay at the event centre campsite on Friday evening, sorry we do not allow any visitors to the overnight campsite(s) during the event.

sports massage therapists

Sports massage therapists will be on hand at the overnight camp(s):

£15 for a 15-20 minute massage.

First-come first-served, payment by cash only.

Food & Drink

We continue to increase the availability of carefully selected caterers at the overnight camp(s) who will be delighted to serve you delicious meals and treats. All caterers will serve a meat and fish free menu.

Burgourea by Ourea Events

The Beyond Burger - £13
Fries, onion rings and slaw (Vegan
(GF Option Available)

The Beyond Cheese Burger - £13.50
Fries, onion rings and slaw (Vegetarian)
(Vegan & GF Options available)

The Beyond Blue Cheese Burger - £14
Fries, onion rings and slaw (Vegetarian)
(GF Option available)

Bratwurst Vegan Hot Dog - £13
Pickles, onions, mayo, onion rings, and slaw (Vegan)
(GF option available)

Sweet Potato Fries - £4.50
(Vegan & GF)

Fries - £4.00
(Vegan & GF)

Cheesy Chips - £5 (Vegan/GF option)
(Vegan option available)

Nachos - £8
Cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeño (Vegetarian & GF)
(Vegan option available)

Note: A 50p discount will be given to anyone using their own Plate/Bowl.

PODDA & WREN

Podda & Wren will be serving speciality coffee and amazing cakes throughout the event.

All the cakes are vegan.

THAI KITCHEN

Thai Kitchen will be joining us at this year’s SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day.

Pad Thai vegetarian - £13.50

Green Curry vegetarian - £13.50

Spring Rolls vegetarian with plum sauce dip - £8

Fries with Satay Sauce and garnish - £8

Prawn Crackers with sweet chilli dip - £3.5

Fell Brewery

We are delighted that Fell Brewery will setting up a bar and serving a selection of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the overnight camp(s).

There will also be cider and a selection of soft drinks available.

**Tip**

If this appeals to you, don’t forget to bring some cash (card transactions in areas without signal still pose a challenge)

Make the most of the catering options

Enjoying the finishers’ meal

We still recommend participants bring ‘a stove, sufficient fuel for the weekend + lighter/matches + sufficient personal food for two breakfast meals and two large evening meals’ as per kit requirements page. This is because the total availability of luxury catering additions at the overnight camp(s) cannot be absolutely guaranteed and we can’t have you going hungry!

In reality, you might strike a compromise of bringing some basic provisions to be self-sufficient, but leaving room to top-up with the delicious on-site catering options.