Get ready for the 37th Charnwood Hills Race

The race committee have begun preparations for the 2025 Charnwood Hills Race which will be held on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

This is a FELL RACE under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. The course is approximately 14.5 miles long and follows public footpaths and open country involving over 1,500 feet of ascent through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks.

Entries are on a first come first served basis, entries will open at 8pm on Sunday 10th November on EntryCentral. Entries sell out very fast (usually within 1 hour) so we strongly recommend creating an account with EntryCentral in advance. Entries are expected to sell out very quickly so we recommend setting up an account on EntryCentral before entries open. Please read the race prospectus (PDF download) before entering the race. Upon successful entry to the race the fee of £18 will taken from your debit/credit card.

For more details about categories, prizes, race route, etc visit the race page.

The not Devon meet

We were meant to be going to Devon for the August bank holiday but instead we are having a meet at our lovely club hut.

Book your place now by contacting the hut bookings secretary as normal - hutbookings@bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk.

The club hut is centrally heated throughout with a well equipped kitchen, bathroom, lounge area and 12 alpine style beds in a shared room. There is also space for a few tents outside or to kip in your van if that's your preference. You need to bring your own pillow and sleeping bag with you, plus whatever food/drinks you need for the weekend.

Given the distance to Snowdonia and the current fuel prices it makes sense to share lifts. Nearer the time if you are offering lifts or looking for a lift contact the club via WhatsApp (there is a dedicated group for this meet). You might also wish to club together for food/catering arrangements.

Harpur Hill sport climbing

We are heading to Harpur Hill on Saturday 3rd August for sport climbing. All members welcome to join us at the crag from around 10am. Follow the discussion about this meet over on the 'Bowline Days Out' WhatsApp group in the Bowline Community.