Buttermere Shepherd's Meet Fell Race

OCT

24

2027

A 5 km fell race around Buttermere in the Lake District with 600 m climb, on-the-day entry and junior races, held as part of a traditional shepherd's meet.

Sun 24 Oct 2027

Gatesgarth, North West (England)

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Buttermere Shepherd's Meet Fell Race

The Buttermere Shepherd's Meet Fell Race takes place on Sun 24 Oct 2027 in the Lake District, England. The event is listed in category AS and forms part of a low key traditional shepherd's meet. The venue is Gatesgarth Farm, Buttermere, Cumbria, CA13 9XA (grid reference NY 195 150).

The senior course is 5 km (3.1 miles) with approximately 600 m (1969 ft) of climb. The minimum age for the senior race is 14. Entry on the day is available; there is no pre-entry. Entry on the day fee is £5.00 and the entry includes a warm drink and a snack. Teams are not allowed. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

There are two junior races. The U10 race covers 1 km with about 80 m of climb. The U12/14 race covers 2 km with about 200 m of climb. Junior entry fee is £2. Older juniors (U16 and above) can enter the senior race. The event records for the senior course are 00:34:01 (male, 2025) and 00:40:46 (female, 2022). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.