THE first High Cup Nick Fell Race attracted 90 senior competitors who took part in the nine-mile race through one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Pennines.

Organisers of the event, run in aid of Dufton Village Hall renovation fund, hailed the event as a great community effort' and promised to make the race an annual event.

Co-organiser of the event Ray Walker said: "We are delighted with the numbers of people who have travelled, not only from all over the north of England but also from as far away as Brighton.

"Many people have never been to High Cup Nick before and they have expressed their delight in discovering such an amazing place.

RESULTS Senior Male 18-40yrs: 1 Andrew Schofield, Borrowdale, 1-05-46 ; 2 Richard Velqueray, VA, 1-08-34; 3 Will Harsley, Northumberland Fell Runners, 1-09-09.

Junior 16-18yrs: 1 Joss Liversey, Howgill Harriers, 1-18-50.

Male Veteran 40-50yrs: 1 Jim Davies, Borrowdale, 1-03-06; 2 Paul Brittletan, Helm Hill, 1-09-33; 3 Andrew Davies, Borrowdale, 1-09-50.

Male Veteran 50-60yrs: 1 David Owens, Keswick, 1-15-49; 2 Neil Cassidy, 1.18.12; 3 John Dallinson, Northumberland Fell Runners, 1-24-31.

Male Veteran 70+: 1 Joe Garbarino, Northumberland Fell Runners.

Senior Women 18-40yrs: 1 Karen Robertson, Northumberland Fell Runners, 1-16-35; 2 Louise Williams, Northumberland Fell Runners, 1-30-24; 3 Geraldine O'Grady-Thomas, Pennine, 1-31-19.

Women Veteran 40-50yrs: 1 Jane Meeks, Keswick, 1-29-51; 2 Liz Cowell, Borrowdale, 1-31-12; 3 Susan Davis, Northumberland Fell Runners, 1-35-35. Women Veteran 50-60yrs: 1 Debbie Thompson, Keswick, 1.31.39; 2 Pat Cooper, Northumberland Fell Runners. Women Veteran 60+: 1 Margaret Chippendale, Pennine Fell Runners.

JUNIORS Boys 6yrs: 1 Tom Suddaby, 6m 10secs; 2 Matthew Foster; 3 Patch Thomas. Boys 8yrs: 1 Finley Robertson, 4m 19secs; 2 Jaimie Suddaby; 3 Mickey Thomas. Boys 10-13yrs: 1 Seth James, 9m 08secs; 2 Simon King. Girls 6yrs: 1 Millie Robertson, 8m 03secs. Girls 13yrs: 1 Tara Annison 9min11secs.