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Gt. Links Tor Flyer

Name: Gt. Links Tor Flyer
Start: 2026-08-19
End: 2026-08-19
Location: Lydford

Lydford, United Kingdom • 19 Aug 2026

Event information

The Gt. Links Tor Flyer takes place on Wed 19 Aug 2026 at the Fox & Hounds, Lydford, EX20 4HF in South West England. The event is listed in category AS and carries a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. It is race 10 of the Dartmoor fell series. Skills are listed as NS. The minimum entry age for the main race is 16.

Course and records

The course distance is 7.5 km (4.7 miles) with a climb of 388 m (1273 ft). Grid reference: 526 866. Recorded course times are: male 00:36:35 (2023) and female 00:43:57 (2023).

Entry, juniors and teams

Entry on the day is available; the on-the-day fee is £9.00. Pre-entry is available; fees are £6.00 for members and £6.50 for non-members. Pre-entry is via the race website and is subject to a booking fee. A full range of junior races supports the event. U10, U12, U14 and U16 juniors can pre-enter via the website and should bring completed forms on the day. Teams are allowed; the first team of four must wear club vests. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Lydford

Race information

Registration

8 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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