We’ve already provided full details in the event guidance notes, but wanted to highlight some of the key issues and times, to ensure that the process runs smoothly. The 3 sites that you can access are the ‘main camping field’ , the ‘overflow camping field’ and the ‘car parking field’

What’s key for the full weekend is that we maintain a flow of traffic on Lake road (this is the road to the lake, on which John Ruskin School is based). Here’s some key things you need to know:

Friday

1. The car park(s) open at 9am, please don’t arrive any earlier and you must not wait on Lake Road under any circumstances. We do not want a queue on Lake Road prior to that time. If you arrive prior to 9am, to prevent the road being blocked, you will be direct to the overflow camping field and you’ll camp there for the weekend.
2. The main camping field is the first field on the right, you drive along Lake Road and enter at the bottom of the field. Drive past the school and continue for 150m to the bottom of the lane. DO NOT attempt to drive through the main school gates.
3. The overflow camping field is only a further 100m on the left. This will be used when the main field is full. Motorhomes and caravans will also be placed on the overflow field, there is no electricity hook up.
4. Once on the main field, you will not be allowed to leave until Saturday. You cannot drive onto the main field on Friday, pitch your tent then leave in your car. This is due to safety reasons (there are too many adults and children on the field) and also the fact that there is one access point, so we cannot have 2 way traffic.
5. If you wish to park, register and then leave, you will use car parking field, which is next to the overflow camping field. The same applies if you would like to pitch your tent and then leave, park in the car park and carry your equipment onto the overflow camping field.
6. Alternatively, use the pay and display in the village centre. WE MUST avoid 2 way traffic as much as possible on Lake Road, so please consider this if you’re planning to camp and then leave from the overflow field.
7. The Lakeland 100 starts at 6pm, so to further ensure that we minimise the impact on traffic, please arrive prior to 5:30pm or after 6:30pm. Do not arrive within that 1 hour window and you will not be able to drive through Coniston due to road closures.
8. The camping fields are locked down overnight and there is no access in or out, camping fields between 11pm and 6am for safety reasons. The car parking field remains open, so runners can be collected at any time throughout the night by friends or family. For them to access the car park, they will need a car parking pass (note that this pass isn’t transferrable between cars).
9. To access all camping or parking, you will need the barcode which can be found within your resultsbase entry (barcodes will be available 1 week beforehand). You only use the barcode when you first arrive, then at registration, you will be given a car park and camping pass to go in your window, which will display your car registration. You will have one car parking pass, for your car. You family can stay in your tent, but it’s one tent and one car, you can’t bring multiple tents and cars. Friends, family and supporters in other cars cannot access the camping or parking field.
10. If you haven’t updated your details in sientries to include your car registration, that will be done on the day when you arrive and not before. If you didn’t request camping and you now need camping, simply turn up, there will be space for you.

Saturday

1. Buses will transport people to Dalemain from 7am, but friends and family can drive there to spectate. Supporters must be at Dalemain by 9:00am (car park closes at this time). It’s a 60 minute drive from Coniston. By asking spectators to leave early, it reduces congestion for coaches on the Ambleside road and also on the Dalemain road to Rheged.
2. As above, please minimise traffic in and out of Coniston. It’s important throughout the whole weekend that we reduce traffic on Lake Road. If you don’t need to leave, then stay on the field.

Sunday

1. At no point should anyone park on Lake Road. Last year we placed traffic cones along Lake Road and prior to the presentation (to gain a quick exit) the cones were moved and people parked on the road. Be aware, traffic wardens will manage that area over the weekend. Do not park on Lake Road at any time throughout the weekend, you will receive a ticket.

Coniston is a wonderful village and we’re privileged to be there. It’s important that we minimise the impact on local residents. Ensure you’ve read the guidelines above and help us to ensure that things run smoothly over event weekend.