Aggies Staircase Fell Race

This is the shortest but steepest of the three climbs, and from the top you will return to the Tower and descend part of the way you first came up, but continuing on the old route towards Sunnyhurst.

At the gate at the bottom turn right as in previous years, continue past Robin Hood's cottage until you reach the Sniddle Hill track, where you turn left down the path to the finish at the top of Punstock Road. Entry is £3.50, on the day only.

The race is held under FRA rules, race category BS.

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Next race: Thursday  25th June 2009 at 19:15
From: Punstock Road, Darwen. GR689221

Route map

3.8 miles with 1150 feet of climb including three climbs of Darwen Moor. Starting at the top of Punstock Road, the route climbs a path then a track past Sniddle Hill Farm before crossing steep fields to join the main track up to Darwen Tower.

It then descends through the small quarry towards the top of Bold Venture Park, climbs steeply up a rough path known as Jacobs Ladder, heads across the moor and then down to the foot of Aggie's Staircase.