Cronkley Fell Race

Cronkley Fell Race

Cronkley Fell Race is a BM fell race over upland terrain in Upper Teesdale. The course is an out-and-back route beginning and finishing in the hamlet of Holwick and runs broadly parallel to the River Tees. The advertised course distance is 17.1 km with about 560 m of ascent.

The route starts on the road to Holwick from Middleton-in-Teesdale, initially following a road and track before moving onto open fell. After an undulating first section the route descends to an island in the River Tees, which serves as the turnaround point for the return to Holwick. Paths are not always present on the fell section and the course is not flagged, so competent navigation on rough terrain is required.

The race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and licensed and supported by the FRA. Entry is for people aged 18 or older with fell running experience. Registration is handled at the Farmhouse Kitchen at Low Way Farm where participants collect their race number and a map of the route; a route map is also available to download. Entry fees are lower for FRA members than for non-members, and the entry fee includes a hot snack and hot drink from the Farmhouse Kitchen.

Participants are required to carry essential kit including a map, compass, whistle, waterproof top and bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.