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BOFRA - Ambleside Sports

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026

Ambleside Sports fell race (BOFRA)

The Ambleside fell race is listed for Thursday 30 July 2026 and counts as a BOFRA Championship counter. It offers senior and junior routes and has age categories for Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors. The event is based at Rydal Park, Ambleside on the A591 (LA22 9PL), about half a mile north of Ambleside towards Keswick.

Course and event details

The course is described as a climb through bracken paths to a rocky summit outcrop. Distance and climb are 1.70 miles / 2.70 km with 800 feet / 240 meters of ascent. A grid reference (371053) and What Three Words location (lightens.cycles.crumble) are provided. A race map and race profile are noted as not available. The event page lists results and race reports for many years; the 2020 and 2021 races were recorded as cancelled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

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Senior & Junior Routes – 2.70 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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