Afoot in Two Dales Challenge Walk
Brook Terrace, Harmby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Difficulty: Hard
Ballot: No
Age Range: 18+
Challenge Month: July
Run, Walk
Challenge Duration Two Days
Start Date July 20, 2024
End Date July 21, 2024
The Afoot in Two Dales Challenge Walk, which takes place in the Yorkshire Dales, is organised by The Irregulars local group of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA).
- Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, July 20th to Sunday, July 21st, 2024
- Start/Finish Location: Harmby Village Hall, Brook Terrace, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PG (Grid Reference: SE128895)
- Distance / Time Limit:
- A challenging 50-mile circular route through the iconic Yorkshire Dales.
- Participants must complete the route within 22 hours.
- Route Description:
- The walk covers two of the finest Yorkshire Dales: Wensleydale and Swaledale.
- It includes footpaths, bridleways, and quiet roads.
- Notable features:
- Great Shunner Fell ascent.
- Scenic views of the dales.
- Registration:
- Registration opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 7:45 AM.
- Limited to 250 entrants.
- There are no late starts after the sweepers have left.
- Entry Details:
- Entry is only via SI Entries; no paper entries or entries on the day.
- Early Bird rate until the end of January 2024:
- £30.00 for all participants.
- From February 1st, 2024:
- £35.00 for LDWA members.
- £40.00 for non-LDWA members.
- Participants must be over 18 years old (no dogs allowed).
- Included with Entry:
- Tea and toast at registration.
- Refreshments at checkpoints.
- Meal at the finish.
- Finisher certificate.
- Showers and changing facilities are available.
- Route & Checkpoints:
- Harmby – Redmire – Haverdale – Muker – Great Shunner – Hardraw – Bainbridge – Thoralby – West Witton – Harmby.
- Equipment:
- Suggested kit list (weather-dependent):
- Suitable footwear.
- Waterproofs (top & trousers) and spare fleece.
- Compass, whistle, torch (with spare batteries), and emergency bivvy bag (not foil blanket).
- Food.
- Navigational skills are required for night-time walking over open moorland.
- Participants should bring a mug.
- Suggested kit list (weather-dependent):
- Results:
- Route Description & GPX:
For more information, you can visit the official event page. Enjoy the challenging walk through the stunning Yorkshire Dales! 🚶♂️🌄🏞️🥾🌟