BOFRA - Ambleside Sports

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026

Ambleside Sports (BOFRA)

Ambleside Sports, listed as part of the BOFRA calendar, takes place on Thursday 30th July 2026 at Rydal Park, Ambleside, on the A591 (LA22 9PL). The venue is about half a mile north of Ambleside towards Keswick and is given by Grid Reference 371053 and What Three Words ///lightens.cycles.crumble.

The fell race follows a short but steep route with a climb through bracken paths to a rocky summit outcrop. The course distance is 1.70 miles / 2.70 km with approximately 800 feet / 240 metres of ascent. The event counts as a BOFRA Championship counter and includes separate senior and junior routes.

Age categories listed for the event are Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors. A race map and a race profile are not available on the race page. Past results and race reports for multiple years are kept in the event archive.

Event information notes that times are subject to change when the wider show schedule is finalised. Weather forecasts and historical results are referenced on the organiser pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Ambleside Fell Race
Ambleside Fell Race
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