Beast of Bamford Fell Race
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Event overview
The Beast and Beastier of Bamford are fell races set in and around the village of Bamford in the Peak District on 15 November 2025. The route is described as a bat-shaped anticlockwise tour of the Hope Valley skyline. The course passes across Bamford Moor, along Bamford Edge, past Ladybower plug holes, and over Win Hill, finishing at the Recreation Ground near the village Christmas Market.
Race details
- 15 km - ascent 660 m, Category BM, NS.
- 23 km - ascent 1050 m, Category BL, NS.
Both races are licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules. Competitors must carry FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit, which may be checked at the start or finish. Registration is at Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground (HQ), S33 0DA; registration opens at 10am. The start point is Saltergate Lane, Bamford, S33 0BE, Grid Ref SK209827. Free car parking is available at Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground off Hope Road. The event capacity is 500 and the minimum age is 18. Entry fees listed include a lower rate for FRA affiliated runners and an on-the-day entry price. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.