Brown Wardle (and a bit Moor)

JUN
16
2027
A fell race around Brown Wardle in the South/West Pennines covering 5.3 km with 360 m climb; on-the-day entry £5 and minimum age 16.
Wed 16 Jun 2027
5 kilometers

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Brown Wardle (and a bit Moor)

This is a fell race held in the South/West Pennines in England, based at Whitworth Scout Hut on Longacres Lane, Whitworth OL12 8JS. The course covers 5.3 km (3.3 miles) with approximately 360 m (1181 ft) of climb. The start is about 300 m from registration on Edward St.

Entry is available on the day for a fee of £5.00; there is no pre-entry. There is no parking at the registration location. The organiser describes a simple prize list with awards for the first three men and the first three ladies, and a beer for all.

The event has a Permit and carries UK Athletics insurance through the FRA. Category is listed as AS. Skills codes given are ER, PM, LK. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. The minimum age for participants is 16.

Information provided notes a straightforward route and basic arrangements rather than extensive facilities. The event is presented as a single open race over the stated distance and climb, with on-the-day entry and modest prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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