The Roaches Hill Race

Sunday 8th November 2026

Course:
Out and back category BL fell race 15miles with 3,700 feet of ascent. Partly marked, local knowledge useful. The race is run under FRA rules and the following minimum equipment must be carried: - MAP, COMPASS, WHISTLE, FULL WET WEATHER COVER, HAT, AND GLOVES. Emergency rations and water are advised.


Start:
10.30am at Meerbrook Village Hall GR987608


General information:

Parking:  Tittesworth Reservoir Car Park, (£3.00 special event rate for all day, Pay and Display and collect race ticket from marshals). 15-minute walk to Village Hall.

Limited parking and toilets at Village Hall. Clothing can be left in Village Hall.

 

Facilities: Changing in Hall, Free drinks and hot food at the finish. Cakes for sale. Please use Toilets at Tittesworth Car Park.

 

Course Details: Follows Road and track and fields via Frith Bottom to Roach House. Through marked route on private land to road. To Roaches via Rockhall, follow ridge to Trig point and continue to Roach End. Follow path down to Gradbach Forest and continue on lower track towards foot bridge and river. Ford river 150 metres downstream of Foot Bridge at GR 989657. Climb to road at Helmseley Farm over private land, marked route. Continue to join track at Tagsclough hill and follow track to A54 road, cross with care and follow footpaths through fields to the Crag Inn in Wildboarclough. Climb to Shutlingsloe. Return on same route to finish at Village Hall

Download Route Maps:
  Route A
  Route B

 

Entry Details: £15.00 on the day only. Teams free. Prizes for Male and Female teams of three, first 5 Males and Females and Age category winners.