Buttermere Shepherd's Meet Fell Race
Gatesgarth, United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2026
Event overview
The fell race takes place on Sun 25 Oct 2026 in Buttermere in the Lake District, England. The venue is Gatesgarth Farm, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA. The event is part of a traditional shepherd's meet and is run under an AS category.
Distances
- 5 km with 600 m climb
- 1 km (U10) with 80 m climb
- 2 km (U12/14) with 200 m climb
Course and entry
The senior course covers 5 km with a total climb of 600 m. Minimum age for the senior race is 14. Entry on the day is available; there is no pre-entry. The entry-on-day fee is £5.00 and the junior entry fee is £2. The entry package includes a warm drink and a snack. Teams are not allowed.
Juniors and categories
There are two junior races: a U10 race of 1 km with 80 m climb and a U12/14 race of 2 km with 200 m climb. Older juniors aged U16 and above may run in the senior race.
Permit and insurance
The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Skills listed for the event include PM, LK, NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.