Soyland Moor Fell Race
Cragg Vale, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2026
Soyland Moor Fell Race
The Soyland Moor fell race is a measured fell running event over 13.5 miles with approximately 1300 ft of ascent. The next scheduled running is Sunday 8 November 2026. The event takes place from the Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TA. Entry fees are £15 with an additional £2 for non-affiliated runners, and entry on the day is £20. Minimum age is 17 years.
The course begins with a steep tarmac climb from the pub towards Sunderland Pasture bogs, continues to Stoodley Pike, follows the Pennine Way over the moor, crosses the B6138 Cragg Vale Road, heads toward Great Manshead Hill and returns to the Hinchliffe Arms. Checkpoints and notable grid references include Start GR998232; CP1 Stoodley Pike GR973242; CP2 Little Dove Lowe GR965208; CP3 B6138 road crossing GR978187; CP4 Manshead Head trig point GR998197; CP5 Turkey Lodge Road GR005219; CP6 Bridge GR001222; Finish GR999231. Each checkpoint must be visited in order and the route marked on the map must be followed. The start and finish are flagged.
The race is held under UKA rules and licensed with the Trail Running Association and the Fell Runners Association. Full FRA kit is required: waterproof jacket with hood; waterproof trousers; hat and gloves; map, whistle and compass (map must be a paper map); spare layer; food and water. Entries can be made online or on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.