VETERAN fell runner Joss Naylor, known as the King of the Fells, has died aged 88. The running legend, from Cumbria, sadly passed away on Friday evening "in the company of family and friends".

Joss Naylor, who has died aged 88, was a Lakeland sheep farmer who overcame crippling childhood injuries to become “King of the Fells” – one of the greatest fell runners of all time.

Fell running legend Joss Naylor MBEhas died at the age of 88, it has been announced. The runner, who was best known for his accomplishments and record-breaking triumphs in the sport, died on ...

Since he started running in 1960, Mr Naylor conquered several challenges and broke a number of running records - notably breaking the Lake District 24-hour record three times. Chairman of The Fell ...

Record breaking fell runner Joss Naylor has died aged 88. The veteran athlete, from Wasdale Head, is famous for breaking the record for most fells climbed in a 24-hour period three times, ...

Tributes have poured into the well-respected sheep farmer and fell runner following his death last week. Joss Naylor MBE, died on Friday night, June 28 aged 88 surrounded by friends and family. In ...

Legendary record-breaking fell runner Joss Naylor has died at the age of 88. The Cumbrian sheep farmer broke the Lake District 24-hour record three times and ran the fastest known times on the ...

Fell running’s roots can be traced back to the farmers and shepherds of northern English regions like the Lake District. ... When Joss Naylor passed away on June 28 2024, ...

Joss Naylor MBE, the so-called 'King of the Fells' who died last month at the age of 88, was laid to rest today in the Lake District. In a Facebook post published last month, the Fell Runners ...

Fell running legend Joss Naylor MBE also known as King Of The Fells has died aged 88. The Climbing Shop - located in Ambleside - announced his death on social media, adding the runner had passed ...