This year’s Fell Race took place on Wednesday 12th July 2006 with about 250 fell
runners from all over the North of England and the Midlands racing up through Thornhill to
the top of Win Hill and back in the Annual Bamford Carnival Fell Race.
The
course record of 28 ’23 is held by Ged Cudahy of Stockport Harriers and the ladies’ record of 31’30 is held
by Jo Smith of Dark Peak Fell Runners. Of course the race is not just for elite athletes and in 2003 a total of 232 runners
(including 20 Bamford residents) started and finished the race, the last in just over one hour.
The
course is 4 ½ miles long with just over 1000’ of climb. Start from the Recreation Ground (GR 206829) go along Water Lane to Thornhill
Lane where you turn right before climbing up to the hamlet of Thornhill. In the middle of Thornhill you turn left followed by a right
200 metres later up Townhead Lane. Follow this track
up through some woods to the triangle at the boundary of the open countryside. After a short steep ascent the course level out and cuts across to Parkin Clough
where it turns left for the final steep climb to the top of Win Hill. After admiring the views over Ladybower Reservoir continue
about 100m before turning sharply left and return to Thornhill over the fields. In the middle of Thornhill follow the narrow
footpath by the side of Barleylands to return to Recreation Ground.
The
descent makes use of paths that are not rights of way and the co-operation of the farmers is much appreciated.
Registration
takes place on the night and costs £3.00. It would be helpful if you would register before 7.00pm
For
further information phone 01433 651535 or e-mail peter.mackey@landinst.com
Fell
Race Results
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007