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Beast/Beastier of Bamford Fell Race

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15.11.25

Beast Of Bamford Fell Race

Back by popular demand for the second year The Beast of Bamford is a great race for the winter season.  The bat-shaped route is an anticlockwise tour of the beautiful Hope Valley skyline surrounding the village of Bamford in the Peak District.  Highlights include running across Bamford Moor, along Bamford Edge, past Ladybower plug holes, over Win Hill and finishing at the Recreation Ground amongst the treats of the Christmas Market. 

 

Distance: 15 km.
Ascent: 660 m.

Registration at Bamford Rec from 10am
Start point: Saltergate Lane, Bamford, S33 0BE, Grid Ref SK209827.
Free car parking on the Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground, S33 0DA, off Hope Road

The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules. Category BM, NS (navigational skills required). FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit must be carried and may be checked at start or finish

Route

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Distance: 15km
Elevation: 660m
Category: BM, NS

Licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules

Beastier Of Bamford Fell Race

For those want a bigger challenge this year there is also the Beastier of Bamford Fell Race.

 

Distance: 23 km.
Ascent: 1050 m.

Registration at Bamford Rec from 10am
Start point: Saltergate Lane, Bamford, S33 0BE, Grid Ref SK209827.
Free car parking on the Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground, S33 0DA, off Hope Road

The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules. Category BM, NS (navigational skills required). FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit must be carried and may be checked at start or finish

Route

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Distance: 23km
Elevation: 1050m
Category: BL, NS

Licensed by the FRA under UKA Rules

Both Races Details and Registration

Date: 15th November 2025
Time: 11:00am

HQ: Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground, S33 0DA

Capacity: 500
Minimum Age:
 18

Contact: HERE
Website: HERE

Price :
£13/14 (+£1.60 Admin Fee)
Lower rate to FRA Affiliated


£15 Entries on the race day
Entry list: HERE

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