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Name: BOFRA - Ambleside Sports
Start: 2026-07-30
End: 2026-07-30
Location: Ambleside

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026

Ambleside Sports : BOFRA fell race, Rydal Park

Ambleside Sports stages a fell race on Thursday 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park, Ambleside. The venue is on the A591, postcode LA22 9PL, about half a mile north of Ambleside towards Keswick. Grid Reference 371053 and What Three Words location ///lightens.cycles.crumble are provided for the site.

The route rises through bracken paths to a rocky summit outcrop. The course is described as a deceptively unrelenting climb. The listed distance and climb are 1.70 miles / 2.70 km with 800 feet / 240 meters of ascent. The event carries a BOFRA Championship counter and includes both senior and junior routes.

Age categories cover Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17, and Seniors. A race map and a race profile are noted as not available in the published information. Additional event scheduling details and local arrangements may be finalised nearer the date.

The description focuses on the course character, measured distance and climb, location details, age categories, and championship status. It presents factual information without start or finish times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

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Senior Race

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