Beast of Bamford Fell Race

Christmas Fundraising Event for Bamford Recreation Ground. All funds go towards the refurbishment of the play park on Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground. 

Beast of Bamford is a new race for the winter season.  In its second year, 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. 

Distance: 15 km; Ascent: 660 m

Saturday 15th November 2025

Race starts at 11:00 am

Prices: £13 FRA members, £14 non members and £15 on the day.

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.

Beastier of Bamford Fell Race

For those want a bigger challenge this year there is also the Beastier of Bamford Fell Race.  Start point and time is the same as the Beast of Bamford race.

Distance: 23 km; Ascent: 1050 m.

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