Wolf's Pit

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

Wolf's Pit : fell race in the Peak District

Wolf's Pit is a fell race held in Shatton, near Bamford in the Hope Valley, England. The course distance is 9 km (5.6 miles) with approximately 450 m (1476 ft) of climb. The venue grid reference is 196825. The event is listed in category AS and notes required skills as ER, PM, LK, and NS. Minimum age for entry is 18 and full kit is required.

Entries are by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are £8 for members and £10 for non-members. Pre-entry details will be finalised on the event website or published on the Fabian4 site.

The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. It forms part of the Notts County Fell Championship series and the Gritstone race series. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. Recorded course times include a male record of 00:37:56 (2022) and a female record of 00:43:57 (2012).

Car sharing is requested where possible. Parking is limited and may require an approximately 25 minute walk from the start if weather prevents parking on the field. Dogs are not permitted on the hill because of lambing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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