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Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race

Borrowdale, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2025

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section through 1km of historic mine tunnels, where runners wear helmets and headtorches. After the subterranean passage, participants ascend to the summits of Fleetwith Pike (648m) and Grey Knotts (697m) before descending back to the start. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the race offers a memorable combination of rugged mountain terrain and an extraordinary underground adventure, making it a standout event in the fell running calendar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Borrowdale

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6 km
1500 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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