Dunnerdale Fell Race

Broughton-in-Furness, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

Dunnerdale is a short fell race around the fells between the Lickle and Duddon valleys in the Lake District, England. The event is held on Saturday 8 November 2025 and the venue is the Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills. Registration takes place in Broughton Mills village hall. The race starts just outside the pub and finishes nearby.

Race details and requirements

  • Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
  • Climb: 550 m / 1804 ft
  • Category: AS
  • Minimum age: 17
  • Teams: Yes, teams of 3 allowed

Entry is by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. Entry fees are £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-FRA. Full FRA kit is required: waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers with hood and taped seams, hat, gloves, map, compass, and whistle. There is a cut-off at the road crossing at Kiln Bank Cross; the exact time will be confirmed before race day. If the fields are wet, parking will be limited to the side of the Broughton Mills road and participants should follow marshals’ instructions. No dogs are allowed on the course, and parking below the Blacksmiths Arms is not permitted for safety reasons. Course records: male 00:35:51 (1991), female 00:41:21 (2017). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
550 m+
8 Km / 5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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