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 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section where runners navigate 1km of narrow, historic mine tunnels wearing helmets and headtorches. After the subterranean adventure, participants summit Fleetwith Pike (648m), traverse to Grey Knotts (697m), and descend back to the start.

Open to runners aged 16 and over, the race offers a memorable blend of rugged mountain terrain and an extraordinary underground experience, making it a standout event in the fell running calendar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.