Settle Hills Race

Settle, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026

Course Details

The Settle Hills Race is a BM-category fell race over a distance of 11.3 km (7 miles) with 600 m (1,640 ft) of ascent. The route starts with a steep uphill climb out of Settle before easing. It passes over limestone terrain, including rough ground above Attermire Scar, and includes checkpoints at Jubilee Cave and High Hill. The course features a steep grassy descent to a road crossing with a water station, followed by a return via bridleways and fields to the finish. Much of the route is on private land with no public rights of way; livestock may be present, and dogs are not permitted.

Location

The event starts and finishes at the North Ribblesdale Rugby Club in Settle (BD24 9RB).

Other Information

The 2026 edition will host the Yorkshire Senior and Under-23 Fell Running Championships. It is part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics race series. Online entry fees are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members, with entry on the day available at £12 if the race limit has not been reached. The minimum age for participants is 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
Settle Hills Fell Race
11 km
Settle Hills Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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