Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and combines outdoor mountain terrain with an extraordinary underground section. Competitors start at Honister Slate Mine, don helmets and headtorches, then race uphill before entering 1km of narrow, historic mine tunnels.

After emerging, runners summit Fleetwith Pike (648m), traverse to Grey Knotts (697m), and descend back to the start. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the race offers a memorable blend of natural beauty and thrilling underground adventure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.