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The Great How Stean Duck Race

Event Date: 26th Jul 2027 - 08th Aug 2027

Join the fun and support a great cause!

Get ready for a quacking good time at The Great How Stean Duck Race, taking place on Thursday, 30th July 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is the perfect way to enjoy the summer while supporting two incredible causes: the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue.

With races, prizes, and plenty of laughter, it’s a day out you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re cheering on your duck or simply enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Entry Cost: 

£5 per duck – Click here to buy ducks

2 ducks for £8 – Click here to buy 2 ducks

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  • Price from: £5 per duck
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  • Time: Races start from 10:00 AM
  • Location: How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF
  • Entry: £5 per duck or 2 ducks for £8 (all proceeds go to charity)

How It Works:

  • Sponsor a duck for just £5 and watch it race down the stunning How Stean Gorge.
  • Cheer your duck to victory as it navigates the twists, turns, and splashes of the gorge.
  • Ducks will race in multiple heats throughout the day, with the grand final crowning the ultimate champion duck.

Prizes:

1st Prize: 2 x Half Day Outdoor Activity Vouchers

2nd Prize: Afternoon Tea for 2

3rd, 4th & 5 Prizes: Family Passes to How Stean Gorge & Caves Attraction

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to help save lives across Yorkshire.

It only receives help from paramedics and doctors seconded by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. To keep both of Yorkshire’s air ambulances in the air, we need to raise £19,000 per day.

As a rapid response air emergency service the Charity serves a population of approximately 5 million people, across 4 million acres. The two air ambulances operate from airbases at The Nostell Priory Estate, Wakefield and RAF Topcliffe, Thirsk.  Together with two Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs) they cover the whole of the region.

Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue

For over 70 years UWFRA has been rescuing people and animals from the caves, mineshafts, fells and crags of Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Littondale and Mid-Airedale.  Rescue services remain free to all, day or night and are financed entirely by fundraising events and donations.