Joseph Naylor was an English fell runner who set many long-distance records, and a sheep farmer, living in the Lake District. He became known as the "King of the Fells" or simply the "Iron Man".
Joss Naylor at Greendale Bridge waiting for finishers of his challenge in June 2021
Joss Naylor providing water to fell runners - Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race June 2010
Fell running, also sometimes known as hill running, is the sport of running and racing, off-road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. The name
Joss Naylor
…Joseph Naylor (10 February 1936 – 28 June 2024) was an English fell runner who set many long-distance records, and a sheep farmer, living in the Lake District. He became known as the "King of the Fells" or simply the "Iron…
The start of a mountain running championship in Norway