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Bamford Carnival

Name: Bamford Carnival
Start: 2025-07-16
End: 2025-07-16
Location: Hope Valley

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 16 Jul 2025

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a traditional summer running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Bamford Recreation Ground in Derbyshire. The race covers a challenging 7.2 km (4.5 miles) circular route with a 320-meter ascent, taking runners from the recreation ground to the summit of Win Hill and back. The course is well-marked and mostly on footpaths, featuring a direct route with a twisty descent through gorse bushes, suitable for both novice and experienced fell runners. The event attracts over 200 participants, offering a friendly atmosphere with refreshments available before and after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hope Valley

Race information

Website Registration

7 km

7.3 Km / 4.5 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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