Fixtures

With the Hound Trailing season beginning in April and ending October there are plenty of opportunities to see the hounds run at a venue near you. There are five main events in the season: May Day, the Dog Produce, the Bitch Produce, the August Premier and the October meeting. During the season, ordinary hound trail meetings take place about 6 times a week throughout Cumbria. Trails can also be seen at most summer agricultural shows and sports meetings in the area.

2025 FIXTURES

Below is a list of all scheduled trails for the 2025 season.  The list is constantly updated throughout the course of the season with trails organised by category including;

  • Standard Trails – Organised throughout the course of the season, standard trails are the mainstay of the trailing calendar where the leagues are won and lost.
  • Major Association Trails – The standout dates for hounds, trainers and trailers… be sure to witness the very best compete at these prestigious events in the trailing calendar.  Do not miss out!
  • Sports/Shows – Hound Trailing is an iconic Lakeland pastime and is therefore frequently showcased at all major sports, shows and festivals throughout Cumbria.  Be sure to catch a trail when you next visit.
  • Trial Trails – Trial Trails are held in the close season and are a great way to bring the hounds up to peak fitness along with allowing new Pups the opportunity to practice ahead of the season.

2025 Latest Slipping Times

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Championship Trails 2025 - Upcoming Fixtures - all trails are guarded

 
CHAMPIONSHIP TRAILS 2025
 
Sat – 19th April – Helton – H, M, P, ONW, AI – H – 4.00pm, M – 4.45pm, P – 6.00pm, ONW – 6.30pm, AI – 7.00pm
Sun – 20th April
Mon – 21st April – St Helena – H, P, OM, AI – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.15pm, OM – 2.45, AI – 3.15pm (please note change of date, grades and time by promoter)
Tues – 22nd April – 
Wed – 23rd April
Thur – 24th April – West Woodburn – H, P, OM, AI – H – 5.30pm, P – 6.45pm, OM – 7.15pm, AI – 7.45pm
Fri – 25th April
Sat – 26th April – Cold Fell, Whitehaven Classic – H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 3.15pm, PM – 3.45pm, OR – 4.15pm
Sun – 27th April
Mon – 28th April
Tues – 29th April – West Woodburn – H, P, OR, AI – H – 5.30pm, P 6.45pm, OR – 7.15pm, AI – 7.45pm
Wed – 30th April
Thu – 1st May – Lowther Park – H, P, OM, AI – H – 5.45pm, P – 7.15pm, OM – 7.45pm, AI – 8.15pm (new trail)
Fri – 2nd May
Sat – 3rd May – Lowther Park – H, P, OM, AI – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, OM – 3.00pm, AI – 3.30pm 
Sun – 4th May
Mon – 5th May – HTA May Day Trails – Helton – H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 4.00, M – 4.45pm, P – 6.00pm, PM – 6.30pm, OR – 7.00pm
Tue – 6th May
Wed – 7th May – Lowther Park – H, P, OM, AI – H – 6.00pm, P – 7.30pm, OM – 8.00pm, AI – 8.30pm 
Thur – 8th May
Fri – 9th May
Sat – 10th May – Lowther Park – H, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, ONW – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm, V – 4.00pm
Sun – 11th May
Mon – 12th May – Cockermouth and Workington Area
Tue – 13th May
Wed – 14th May – Whitehaven Area
Thu – 15th May
Fri – 16th May
Sat – 17th May – Cockermouth and Workington Area
Sun – 18th May
Mon – 19th May – Whitehaven Area
Tue – 20th May
Wed – 21st May
Thu – 22nd May – Cockermouth and Workington Area
Fri – 23rd May
Sat – 24th May – Carlisle and Penrith Area
Sun – 25th May
Mon – 26th May – Cockermouth and Workington Area
Tue – 27th May
Wed – 28th May – Carlisle and Penrith Area
Thu – 29th May
Fri – 30th May 
Sat – 31st May
 

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Carlisle & Penrith

Cockermouth & Workington

South Lakes

Whitehaven

Promoter: Carlisle and Penrith Area
Admission: £4.00
Date: 19th April 2025
Venue: Helton
Trails: H, M, P, ONW, AI – H – 4.00pm, M – 4.45pm, P – 6.00pm, ONW – 6.30pm, AI – 7.00pm
Catering: Home made catering provided
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY495 212 – CA10 2QL

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £3.00
Date: 24th April 2025
Venue: West Woodburn
Trails: H, P, OM, AI – H – 5.30pm, P – 6.45pm, OM – 7.15pm, AI – 7.45pm
Trophy for hound and pup with most points over the two West Woodburn trails.
Catering: Home made catering provided
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY874 913 – NE19 1LA

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £3.00
Date: 29th April 2025
Venue: West Woodburn
Trails: H, P, OR, AI – H – 5.30pm, P – 6.45pm, OR – 7.15pm, AI – 7.45pm
Trophy for hound and pup with most points over the two West Woodburn trails.
Catering: home made catering provided
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY874 913 – NE19 1LA

Promoter: Carlisle and Penrith Area on behalf of the Hound Trailing Association
Admission: £5.00 all to pay, entries free
Date: 5th May 2025
Venue: Helton
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 4.00pm M – 4.45pm, P – 6.00pm, PM – 6.30pm, OR – 7.00pm
All trails £160 prize money plus trophies (Warnell Hall Challenge Trophy, Lillian Harrison Trophies/Paul Snowdon Trophy)
Trails kindly sponsored by Penrith and District Auction Mart, Warnell Hall and Carlisle and Penrith Area
Catering: Provided
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY495 212 – CA10 2QB

Promoter: Oulton Supporters
Admission: £3.00
Date: 1st April 2025
Venue: Oulton
Trails: H, P, AI – H – 5.00pm – P – 6.00pm, AI – 6.30pm
Catering: Will be provided
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY247 520 – CA7 0NS

Promoter: Oulton Supporters
Admission: £6.00
Date: 6th April 2025
Venue: Oulton
Trails: H, P, OM, OR, V – H – 2.00pm, P – 3.00pm, OM – 3.30pm, OR – 4.00pm, V – 4.30pm
Catering: will be provided
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY247 520 – CA7 0NS

Promoter: Oulton Supporters
Admission: £3.00
Date: 10th April 2025
Venue: Oulton
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 5.00pm, P – 6.00pm, OM – 6.30pm
Catering: Will be provided
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY247 520 – CA7 0NS

Promoter: Oulton Supports
Admission: £6.00
Date: 13th April 2025 – Denis Reay Memorial Trails
Venue: Oulton
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 2.00pm, M – 2.45pm, P – 3.45pm, PM – 4.15pm, OR – 4.45pm
Catering: Will be provided
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY247 520 – CA7 0NS

Promoter: Oulton Supporters
Admission: £3.00
Date: 17th April 2025
Venue: Oulton
Trails: H, P, OR, AI – H – 5.30pm, P – 6.30pm, OR – 7.00pm, AI – 7.30pm
Catering: Will be provided
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY247 520 – CA7 0NS

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £3.00
Date: 15th April 2025
Venue: St Helena
Trails: H, P, AI – H – 5.45pm, P – 7.00pm, AI – 7.30pm
Catering: No Catering
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY016116 – CA23 3EY

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £3.50
Date: 21st April 2025
Venue: St Helena
Trails: H, P, OM, AI – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.15pm, OM – 2.45pm, AI – 3.15pm
Catering: No Catering
Three Trailers will be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY016116 – CA23 3EY

Promoter: Whitehaven Area
Admission: £5.00
Date: 26th April 2025
Venue: Cold Fell – Whitehaven Area Classic
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm P – 3.15pm, PM – 3.45pm, OR – 4.15pm
Catering: Catering Provided
All Trails £100 plus Rosettes for first six hounds
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY055 105 – CA22 2PF

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £4 admission entries free
Date: 1st May 2025
Venue: Lowther Park (new trail)
Trails: H, P, OM, AI – H – 5.45pm, P – 7.15pm, OM – 7.45pm, AI – 8.15pm
Catering: To be confirmed
Three Trailers to be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY56109 – Post Code – CA22 2PF

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £4 admission entries free
Date: 3rd May 2025
Venue: Lowther Park (new trail)
Trails: H, P, OM, AI – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, OM – 3.00pm, AI – 3.30pm
Catering: To be confirmed
Three Trailers to be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY56109 – Post Code – CA22 2PF

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £4 admission entries free
Date: 7th May 2025
Venue: Lowther Park (new trail)
Trails: H, P, OM, AI – H – 6.00pm, P – 7.30pm, OM – 8.00pm, AI – 8.30pm
Catering: To be confirmed
Three Trailers to be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY56109 – Post Code – CA22 2PF

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 10th May 2025
Venue: Lowther Park (new trail)
Trails: H, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, ONW – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm, V – 4.00pm
Catering: To be confirmed
Three Trailers to be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY56109 – Post Code – CA22 2PF

Promoter: Ennerdale Show HTC
Admission: admission entries free
Date: 14th May 2025
Venue: Potters Park
Trails:
Catering: To be confirmed
Three Trailers to be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY083180 – Post Code – CA26 3YA

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