The Fellsman Dart

Event distances

• The Fellsman - 60+ miles / 100+ km, climbs over 11,000 ft
• The Fellsman Dart - 30+ miles / 48+ km, climbs over 4,200 ft

The Fellsman

The Fellsman is a high-level, point-to-point traverse across remote Yorkshire Dales fells and moorland, running from Ingleton to Threshfield. The route covers more than 60 miles and climbs over 11,000 feet. The course is serviced by 25 hilltop and roadside checkpoints. Navigation is required; GPX files on GPS devices are allowed provided entrants also carry a map and compass and know how to use them. The event is organised by Keighley Scout Service Network and staffed entirely by volunteers. Checkpoints provide hot and cold food and beverages, and the organisers operate transport and accommodation options. Safety measures include a stringent kit list, live tracking and route cut-offs. Minimum age is 18 and the entry fee is £100.

The Fellsman Dart

The Fellsman Dart is a shorter point-to-point version, running from Redshaw to Threshfield and covering just over 30 miles with more than 4,200 feet of ascent. The route is serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints. Navigation and fitness are required; GPX use is permitted if a map and compass are also carried. The Dart is organised by Keighley Scout Service Network and is volunteer staffed. There is a maximum field of 100 entrants. The entry fee is £65 and the organisers provide staffed checkpoints, transport options, accommodation at start and finish, live-tracking hire and a commemorative item. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.