Midgley Moor Fell Race
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Midgley Moor
Midgley Moor is a short fell race run from Booth Cricket Club in Booth, Halifax (HX2 6TW, Grid Ref SE 04066 27252). The course is approximately 5 miles (8.04 km) with about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent. The route runs up and around Midgley Moor and offers alternative line choices for runners familiar with the terrain.
Parking at Booth Cricket Club is very limited and car sharing is recommended. Public transport options include regular trains to Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd on the Leeds/Manchester/Blackpool lines. There is a cycle approach along Route 66 from Mytholmroyd to Luddenden Foot, then up Luddenden Lane and New Road, turning right onto Dean House Lane to reach the club.
Entry fees are listed as FRA members £5.00 and non-members £7.50, with pre-entry via SiEntries by 13 February 2026; up to 100 places may be available on the day. Minimum age is 16.
The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and is designated a non-GPS race. GPS devices may be used only to record a track and display distance; electronic navigation aids are prohibited and using GPS to navigate requires declaring as a non-competitive participant at the finish. FRA Mandatory Kit is compulsory and is checked before race numbers are issued; required items include waterproof full body cover with taped seams and attached hood, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle and emergency food.
Checkpoint locations include Crow Hill, Sheep Stones trig point, Dimmin Dale Edge, Wood Lane stile, Midgley Moor "Wall Corner" and Brown Hill stile, with start and finish opposite Dean House Farm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
