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Beast of Bamford Fell Race

Bamford, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2025

The Beast of Bamford Fell Race is a winter running event held in the Peak District, featuring a scenic 15 km route with 660 meters of ascent. The course forms a bat-shaped anticlockwise loop around the Hope Valley skyline near Bamford village, passing landmarks like Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge, Ladybower plug holes, and Win Hill, finishing at the Recreation Ground alongside a Christmas Market. For a greater challenge, the Beastier of Bamford offers a 23 km race with 1050 meters of ascent. Both races require navigational skills and mandatory safety kit, are licensed by the Fell Runners Association under UK Athletics rules, and start from Saltergate Lane, Bamford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bamford

Race information

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23 km
1050 m+
Beastier of Bamford Fell Race 23 Km
15 km
660 m+
Beast of Bamford Fell Race 15 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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