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Name: Bamford Sheepdog Trials
Start: 2026-05-25
End: 2026-05-25
Location: Hope Valley

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 25 May 2026

Event details

The fell race takes place on Monday 25 May 2026 in Bamford, Peak District, England. The venue is Bamford Recreation Ground, Water Lane, Bamford, S33 0DA (grid reference 205829). The category is listed as BS. The course distance is 7.2 km / 4.5 miles with 305 m / 1001 ft of climb. Minimum age to enter is 18. Team entries and junior races are not included.

Entry and other information

Both on-day entry and pre-entry are indicated as possible; final entry arrangements will be confirmed nearer the date. The event holds a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. Recorded fastest times for the race are 00:29:28 (male, 2022) and 00:34:34 (female, 2023). The fell race is part of the Bamford sheepdog trial event, which includes a dog trial, sheep shearing competitions, craft stalls, food and a play area. Free car parking is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hope Valley

Race information

Website Registration

7 km

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

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