BOFRA - Farleton Knott

Kendal, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2026

Event details

The Farleton Knott fell race takes place on Sunday 2 August 2026 on Farleton Knott. The event is held by permission of the Dallam Tower Estate. Parking is available on site for £3; exact change is requested. The location is on the A6070, 1 mile from the M6 Junction 36 and 5 miles south of Kendal, postcode LA6 1PB. Grid reference: 536814. What Three Words: ///knees.blockage.slant.

Course and categories

The senior course is a BOFRA Championship counter. The race distance is 2.60 miles / 4.20 km with 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The route climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top, then descends using the ascent route and returns along the path around the bottom of the fell. Age categories listed are Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors. The senior course was changed in 2021. Results and race reports for multiple years are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Senior & U17 Routes
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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