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Ilkley Skyline

Burley Woodhead, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Ilkley Skyline is an outdoor fell-running event organised by Great Owl Running, scheduled for 15 August 2026. Entry fees are listed from £17 to £22. Registration and the event hub are at The Hermit Inn, Moor Rd, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7AS. Event parking is at Scalebor Car Park (LS29 7SQ); parking at The Hermit is reserved for patrons.

Route and logistics

Distances and elevation:

  • 22 miles (about 35 km) with 3000 ft (about 910 m) ascent

The route is a loop starting and finishing at The Hermit in Burley Woodhead and passes Beamsley Beacon, Round Hill and summits on Burley Moor, Ilkley Moor and Rombalds Moor. The course covers at least eight moors. Most riding is on fell or field terrain with some short road sections; the longest road section is the climb from the river at the stepping stones through Burley back to The Hermit.

The route is unmarked. Participants require a route map or GPX file to navigate; GPX files are allowed. The event includes multiple checkpoints and two aid stations located at Addingham (about 14 km) and Timble (about 25 km). The route is on accessible land and recces are encouraged but not essential. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Burley Woodhead

Race information

Registration
22 mi
Ilkley Skyline 22 Miles
35 km
Ilkley Skyline 35km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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