Beyond the Bob: A Steve Parr Round Story

The Steve Parr Round. 115 miles. 61 peaks. Over 2500ft. A brutal loop through the heart of the Lake District, linking every summit above 2500ft into one relentless challenge. The round takes its name from Steve Parr, the first person to complete it in under 48 hours — setting the benchmark that would come to define the challenge. In 2021, Andy Berry pushed that benchmark even further, completing the round in an incredible 33hrs 45mins 59secs. His record would stand untouched for five years. Since then, the Steve Parr Round has continued to grow in stature within the fell running and ultrarunning world. But despite its growing reputation, it remains an incredibly exclusive challenge. Just 24 people have ever completed the full round. Only 16 have managed to break the 48-hour barrier. Now, five years after Andy Berry's record was set, Harry Firth sets out to take on all 61 peaks, 115 miles of Lake District terrain, and one of the UK's toughest self-supported mountain challenges.