Cautley Horseshoe

Cautley, United Kingdom • 6 May 2026

Event overview

The Cautley Horseshoe fell race takes place on Wed 6 May 2026 in Cautley, Sedbergh, Cumbria (region: York. Dales). The course distance is 7.5 km / 4.7 miles with a total climb of 805 m / 2641 ft. The venue is the Cross Keys Inn, Cautley, grid reference SD698970. The race is in category AS and has skills codes listed as ER, PM, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 16. Recorded course times are 00:45:46 (male, 2015) and 00:55:33 (female, 2019).

Entry and logistics

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is allowed with a fee of £5.00. Teams are permitted - male and female teams of three. There are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Parking is on the road. The Cross Keys Inn will be open for food and drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
5 mi
4.7 Miles
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