Soyland Moor Fell Race

NOV
8
2026
Soyland Moor CragRunner on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is a 22 km fell race with 440 m ascent from Cragg Vale. Expect self navigation, rough moorland and checkpoints including Stoodley Pike and Manshead Head. Full kit and experience required.
14 miles

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Soyland Moor (CragRunner) : Sun 8 Nov 2026

The Soyland Moor fell race is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TA. The course is listed as 22 km / 13.7 miles with 440 m / 1444 ft of ascent. The event is run under UKA rules and is licensed with the Trail Running Association and the Fell Runners Association; it has a permit and associated insurance.

Route and race format

The route is point-to-point and requires participants to self-navigate. The course is partially flagged at the start and finish only. The published description names several checkpoints in order: Stoodley Pike, Little Dove Lowe, a B6138 road crossing, Manshead Head trig point, Turkey Lodge Road, and a bridge, with grid references provided for each. All checkpoints must be visited in the correct order and competitors must follow the route marked on the map.

Entry, age and kit

Pre-entry is available with a standard fee of £15 for members and a higher fee for non-members; entry on the day is £20. Teams are allowed with three to count. Minimum age is 18 years. Full Fell Runners Association kit is required, including a waterproof jacket with hood, waterproof trousers, hat and gloves, a paper map with whistle and compass, a spare layer, and food and water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

14 mi
13.5 Miles