Saturday, August 14, 2027
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A classic Yorkshire fell race of around 35 km over open moorland above Ilkley, with relentless climbs, technical descents and wide moor crossings. The route is largely unmarked, so runners need to navigate with a map or GPX, and the terrain is almost entirely fell and field with only brief road sections.
Demanding fell course with steep climbs, technical descents and exposed moorland terrain
Panoramic views across Wharfedale, Ilkley Moor and the Yorkshire Dales
Traditional fell running event rewarding navigation, resilience and self-reliance
Ascents over Burley Moor, Addingham High Moor and Lanshaw Lad
Route devised in 2013 by North Leeds Fell Runner Mike Ayers
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The Hermit Inn, Moor Rd, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7AS, UK
The Hermit Inn, Moor Rd, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7AS, UK
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The organisers describe it as a true athlete's fell running challenge with little external support, so familiarity with fell running navigation, hill fitness and self-reliance in changing weather is essential.
Conditions on the moors change quickly. Mist, wind and rain frequently raise the difficulty, so be prepared for cold, wet and low-visibility weather even in August.
Burley in Wharfedale, United Kingdom
Saturday, August 14, 2027
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