B*TRAIL event photography. Trail running and gravel riding.

Witton Gilbert, Durham

Broom House Farm.
March 14.

Trail and gravel out of a working farm at Witton Gilbert, just outside Durham. Finish back at the farm coffee shop.

Trail run · £30 →Gravel ride · £30 →
Event date
Sun 14 Mar 2027
Disciplines
Trail / Gravel
Entry from
£30
B*TRAIL event photography. Trail running and gravel riding.

Two ways in

Run it or ride it.

Same day, same farm, same finish line. One is on foot, one is on gravel.

Broom House Farm - Trail Runs 14th March 2027

Broom House Farm

Trail Run.

Ticket
5KM / 10KM
Entry
£30
Start time
09:00
Status
Entries open
Routes, terrain and kit

Trail Runs · Broom House Farm, Witton Gilbert

Run the trails of an organic farm high in the Browney Valley, with Durham City on the skyline. Broom House Farm sits above the city, with forest tracks and field paths running straight off the yard. Proper off-road running on real farm and woodland ground, back to the coffee shop after.

Choose Your Distance

Short Route: approx. 5 km

A single loop from the farm through the woodland and valley paths, with one steady climb back up to the yard. Mixed underfoot with some rough ground. Manageable for a runner who trains regularly. Trail shoes required.

Long Route: approx. 10 km

The short loop extended further along the Browney Valley, with a longer sustained climb and more open ground before the descent back to the farm. Trail shoes required.

What Is Included

  • Marked and marshalled route on the day
  • Water station(s) on the long route
  • Start and finish at Broom House Farm
  • Finisher T-shirt
  • Hot food and drink at the farm coffee shop after your run

What to Bring

  • Trail shoes (mandatory, road shoes are not appropriate)
  • Weather-appropriate layers, March can be cold and wet
  • Water and any nutrition you rely on

Date: Sunday 14th March 2027
Start time: 09:00
Start location: Broom House Farm, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TR

Questions? Visit our FAQ page or get in touch.

Enter the trail run →

Pick your ticket and size at checkout

Broom House Farm - Gravel Rides 14th March 2027

Broom House Farm

Gravel Ride.

Ticket
50KM / 100KM
Entry
£30
Start time
08:00
Status
Entries open
Routes, terrain and kit

Gravel Rides · Broom House Farm, Witton Gilbert

Ride the farm tracks and valley lanes of the Browney Valley from an organic farm above Durham City. Broom House Farm's forest tracks and the surrounding bridleways and quiet lanes make for rewarding gravel riding, with real gradient and long views back over the city.

Choose Your Distance

Short Route: approx. 50 km

A single loop taking in the valley tracks and quiet lanes with one long climb before the descent back to the farm. A mix of compacted gravel, farm track and short technical sections. Suitable for a gravel or hybrid bike with tyres 35 mm or wider.

Long Route: approx. 100 km

The full day out, extending west into the Durham dales before looping back to Broom House Farm. Longer exposed sections, loose descents and a sustained climb in the final third. A gravel bike with tyres 38 mm or wider is strongly recommended.

Mandatory Kit: All Riders

  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Spare tube and basic tools, there is no mechanical support on course
  • Mobile phone with emergency contact number saved
  • Windproof or waterproof layer

What Is Included

  • GPX file sent ahead of the event
  • Marked and marshalled route on the day
  • Feed station(s) on the long route
  • Start and finish at Broom House Farm
  • Finisher T-shirt
  • Hot food and drink at the farm coffee shop after your ride

Date: Sunday 14th March 2027
Start time: 08:00
Start location: Broom House Farm, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TR

Questions? Visit our FAQ page or get in touch.

Enter the gravel ride →

Pick your ticket and size at checkout

In every entry

What you get.

01. Finisher T-shirt

Not a medal. Something you will actually wear, with every event. We order to size, so pick yours at checkout.

02. Marked and marshalled

Signage and marshals on the day. Gravel entrants also get the GPX ahead of the event.

03. On-course support

Water station on the long run. Feed station on the long ride.

04. The farm coffee shop

Hot food and drink at the farm coffee shop when you are back.

The location

Broom House Farm, Witton Gilbert.

Broom House Farm is a working farm at Witton Gilbert, a few minutes outside Durham, with a coffee shop on site.

Both routes start and finish at the farm. March can be cold and wet, so come with weather-appropriate layers.

  • VenueWitton Gilbert, Durham
  • DateSunday 14 March 2027
  • Trail start09:00
  • Gravel start08:00

Good questions

FAQ.

Is there a finisher T-shirt?

Yes, on both the run and the ride. We order to size, so make sure you pick yours at checkout.

Do I need trail shoes?

Yes, on both run distances. Road shoes are not appropriate.

What bike do I need?

A gravel or hybrid bike in good mechanical order. Helmet is mandatory. Bring a spare tube and basic tools, as there is no mechanical support on course.

What should I wear?

March can be cold and wet. Weather-appropriate layers, and a windproof or waterproof layer for the ride.

Is there food afterwards?

Yes. Hot food and drink at the farm coffee shop after your run or ride.

Anything else?

Full route, terrain and kit detail is under each discipline above. For anything else see the FAQ.

Who we are

About B*Trail.

B*Trail is a trail running and gravel riding events company in the north east of England.

The idea is simple: events worth actually entering. Proper terrain, proper marking, proper organisation. A start line where you do not feel like a race number.

B*Trail events are capped. That is not a gimmick. It is how you keep things good.

Follow along at @btrail.co.uk.

Broom House Farm · 14 March 2027

Pick your side.

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