Preparations being put in place for the Keswick to Barrow Walk

May instead, was host to the Resolution Cup Challenge sponsored by BAE Systems in which a shipyard team went head-to-head with a team from the Royal Navy. Ultimately, the BAE Systems team prevailed with their home ground advantage and being used to the drizzly, cold weather that accompanied the event.

Neil Doherty, Senior Management Advisor for Corporate Social Responsibility at the shipyard, said: "We're proud that the Keswick to Barrow has its roots firmly in the shipyard and it will be great to see the event back to full scale this year. It is testament to the community spirit of Barrow and Furness that so many people take part, raising money for good causes."

Also consisting of the 20-mile Coniston to Barrow walk, the K2B and C2B event helps to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities each year for charities. This year, the walks look set to break through a total giveaway over the 54 years of £5 million total.

Entrants range from elite athletes capable of finishing this beautiful but brutal 40-mile challenge in five or six hours, to walkers of all ages and fitness levels who put their best foot forward to support good causes and enjoy a fantastic community event.

Supporters will gather in great numbers along the scenic route and at the finish at Hawcoat Park, Barrow, to cheer on the intrepid runners and walkers.

There are various prizes on offer on the day, including for the fastest individuals and teams, with the historic Resolution Cup up for grabs for the winning BAE Systems or Royal Navy team.

This trophy was first competed for in 1967, when Barrow Shipyard workers first challenged the Royal Navy to take part in a walk from Keswick to Barrow. The tradition has been kept alive and the event has grown from humble beginnings into something much bigger in the six decades since.