The Borrowdale Fell Race
The Borrowdale Fell Race, sponsored by The Scafell Hotel, is held annually on the first Saturday in August. Starting in the paddock opposite the Scafell Hotel runners must complete the race through the following statutory check points.
The Grid References are highlighted in yellow.
1. 258 125 ROSTHWAITE (start & finish) to BESSYBOOT 2.25km/1.41miles
2. 235 083 BESSYBOOT to ESK HAUSE 4.75km/2.97miles
3. 215 072 ESK HAUSE to SCAFELL PIKE 2.25km/1.41miles
4. 211 103 SCAFELL PIKE to GREAT GABLE 3.0km/1.88miles
5. 225 136 GREAT GABLE to HONISTER PASS 3.5km/2.19miles
6. 223 153 HONISTER PASS to DALE HEAD 1.75km/1.09miles
7. 259 149 DALE HEAD to ROSTHWAITE 3.5km/2.19miles
FELL RACE FACTS
Straight line distance total: 21km or 13.14miles
Approximate running distance: 17miles
Approximate height of climb: 7000ft
The current record holder is Mr. Billy Bland with a time of 2hrs 34mins 38sec
More information can be found at:
http://www.borrowdale-fell-runners.org/index.php
