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Steel Fell

Name: Steel Fell
Start: 2026-08-05
End: 2026-08-05
Location: Thirlmere

Thirlmere, United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026

Steel Fell

Steel Fell is a fell race held at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District, England. The course covers 4 km / 2.5 miles with approximately 400 m of climb and starts from the venue at grid reference 322128.

The event is listed in category AS and notes skills level PM. The minimum entry age is 16. There are no junior races and teams are not allowed.

Entry is available on the day, with no pre-entry and no entry fee stated. The organiser may award one or two prizes and donations to charity are optional. The race carries a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Recorded course times include a male record of 00:20:06 set in 1996 and a female record of 00:24:25 set in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Thirlmere

Race information

Registration

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

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