Beast of Bamford Fell Race
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Beast of Bamford
The event is a bat-shaped, anticlockwise fell race around the Hope Valley skyline surrounding Bamford in the Peak District. The route passes across Bamford Moor, along Bamford Edge, past Ladybower plug holes, goes over Win Hill and finishes at the Recreation Ground. The race takes place on 14 November 2026.
Distances and key figures
- Beast: 15 km, ascent 650 m, minimum age 18.
- Beastier: 25 km, ascent 1100 m, minimum age 18.
The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and is category BM NS, which requires navigational skills. FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit must be carried for the whole race; kit will be checked at the start and may be checked at the finish. Entry is pre-entry only and is limited to 250 runners. Fees are stated as £16 plus £1 transaction fee for FRA members and £17 plus £1 transaction fee for non members.
Practical information includes free car parking in Bamford at Thornhill Recreation Ground S33 0DA, off Station Road. The course is described as a fell route with significant ascent on moorland and ridge sections and with required kit and navigation provisions in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
