Duddon Valley Fell Race

Seathwaite, United Kingdom • 31 May 2025

The Duddon Valley Fell Race, held at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite, Duddon Valley, is a challenging category A fell running event. It features two courses: the Long race covers 18 miles with 6,000 feet of ascent over peaks including Harter, Hardknott, and Swirl How, while the Short race spans 10 miles with 3,000 feet of climb up Dow and Caw. Both races demand strong navigational skills, proper kit, and experience in rough mountain terrain. The course is rugged with difficult terrain, limited water, and requires map and compass proficiency. The event is supported by Black Combe Runners and sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov8. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

18 mi
6000 m+
Long - 18 Miles
10 mi
3000 m+
Short - 10 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Turner Landscape Fell Race is a challenging 17-kilometre (10.6 miles) fell running event held in the Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Turner Hall Farm near Coniston. The course features 906 metres (2,972 feet) of ascent and includes checkpoints on the summits of Grey Friar, The..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic 13-mile running event held near Lowther Castle, south of Penrith in the UK. Featuring about 1,400 feet of ascent, the fully marked course crosses Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley, combining roughly 3 miles of tarmac with grassy tracks and rough pa..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an 8.8km fell race with 300m of ascent, organized by Keswick Athletic Club in the English Lake District. Starting from Fitz Park in Keswick, the course ascends via Spooney Green Lane and zigzags to the summit of Latrigg, then descends past the car park and Jenkin Hill monu..

The British Athletics Uphill Only Trial Race is held on Skiddaw in Cumbria, starting at Dodd Wood. This challenging 6.4 km (4.0 miles) course features a steep ascent of 905 meters (2,969 feet), passing Ullock Pike, Long Side, and Carl Side before finishing near Skiddaw's summit. The route is marked..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a challenging trail running event held in the Northern Lake District, featuring two race options: a 50 km route and a 20-mile course. The event takes place around the scenic Caldbeck village, with routes passing through remote fells, including climbs up High Pike and Ski..

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new race set in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria, debuting in 2025. Covering 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with a demanding ascent of 1370m (4495 ft), the course offers a mix of route choices and tough terrain. Starting from the sheep pens above Hartsop, runners navigate checkpoi..