Eshton Moor
Gargrave, United Kingdom • 6 Aug 2026
Eshton Moor (formerly Gargrave Cross Country)
Eshton Moor is a club race held on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Gargrave in North Yorkshire. The advertised senior course is 5 Mile with approximately 550 ft of ascent. The route is an out and back along the line of the Pennine Way to woods near Calton and runs across undulating fields.
The course begins with a long gentle climb up a field before joining the Pennine Way. It continues over Eshton Moor, descends and crosses the river, then runs around the wood before returning along the same line and climbing back over Eshton Moor. The event includes multiple race categories for juniors and seniors, with junior categories listed as U9, U12, U14 and U17. Entry fees are stated as £2 for juniors and £5 for seniors. There are a number of perpetual trophies presented at this race to members of Wharfedale Harriers.
The event base is Old Hall Farm, Gargrave BD23 3UT. Approaching Gargrave from Skipton, competitors are directed past the Old Swan pub and along Mark House Lane; parking is available on the road or in a nearby field accessed via a farm track close to the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.