Duddon Valley Fell Race

Duddon Valley Fell Race

The Duddon Valley Fell Races are category A fell races around the peaks at the head of the Duddon Valley. They are based at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite (Duddon, not Borrowdale) and are supported by the pub and Black Combe Runners.

• Long: 18 miles, 6000 ft of climb.
• Short: 10 miles, 3000 ft of climb.

Entries open Monday 9 February 2026 and close Wednesday 27 May 2026. There is no entry on the day; registration is handled at the venue before the races. Entry fees differ by FRA membership and race category.

Both races are category A and require navigational ability and appropriate mountain kit. All competitors must have completed similar events or have mountaineering skills suited to fast travel in rough mountain terrain. Competitors must be proficient in the use of map and compass in poor visibility. Required equipment includes a map covering the race area, a compass and a whistle, and full body cover must be worn or carried throughout the event. Carrying food and water is advised.

The route includes long sections with no clear trod or path and mainly single track from the start until Wallowbarrow farm. Parts of the course are wet and boggy, there are steep descents from Little Stand and White Pike that require care, a quarry cliff near GR 247958 may not appear on small scale maps, and there is very little water on the course after the Three Shires Stone. The wall crossing after Caw GR 248 955 is a required crossing point but not a checkpoint. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.