Due to an Emergency Footpath Closure there is a route diversion approaching Thruscross and CP2 has been relocated. See Washburn_Diversion_2024.pdf

The 2024 Blubberhouses Moor challenge event will take place on Sunday 24 March 2024.  Entries are now open full but a reserve list is available at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=12358 and will close on Friday 22^nd March 2024.  There will be no entries on the day.

A tough 23+ mile route in 9.5 hrs taking in Bland Hill (GR207531) - Swinsty Reservoir - Fewston Reservoir - Thruscross Reservoir - Rocking Hall - Bolton Abbey - Beamsley Beacon - Round Hill - Ellarcarr Pike - Timble - Bland Hill.

Includes Certificate, Badge, Some CP refreshments, Hot Meal at finish with Veggie Option.

Entry Limit : 250                     No Entries on The Day

Registration from 07.15.  Start at 08.30.

Map: OS Explorer 297

Open to people aged 16 years and over. Anyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Please park with care and consideration on the adjacent roadsides

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE EVENT

It is strongly recommended that each entrant carries the correct map, whistle, compass ( or GPS ), waterproof jacket, over trousers, first aid kit, survival bag or blanket, emergency rations, MUG.

Please Note - The Yorkshire Water works at Swinsty Reservoir are now completed , so we are using the original route to CP1.  As noted above due to an Emergency Footpath Closure the route approaching Thruscross has had to be diverted and CP2 has been relocated.  The refreshment CP6 at Ling Farm is being used as per last year.  The route description has been amended accordingly and is available HERE

In summary the checkpoints are:

• Start at Bland Hill - GR 207 531  (Also HG3 1TB or ///passes.haystack.inched)
• CP1  GR 194 528
• CP2 Thruscross Road junction - GR 151 571 (refreshments)
• CP3 Rocking Hall - GR 111 579
• CP4 self clip (gate) - GR 076 542
• CP5 Banks Farm, Storiths - GR 081 543
• CP6 Ling Chapel Farm - GR 091 527 (refreshments) 
• Via Beamsley Beacon - GR 099 524
• CP7 Ellarcarr Pike - Gr 159 523
• Finish at Bland Hill   GR 207 531

Please observe the following. They are for your safety and enjoyment of the event. 

1. Retire at roadside checkpoints only.  Transport will be provided back to the start.
2. Entrants will not be allowed to continue if in the opinion of the Checkpoint Officer or Sweeper they are unfit to do so.
3. Visit all checkpoints in the correct order. Anyone without a fully clipped tally at the finish will be disqualified.
4. Cross walls and fences at stiles and gates. Close all gates, follow way marks.  PLEASE OBSERVE THE COUNTRY CODE>
5. The organiser’s decision is final, they cannot accept responsibility for any injury or loss during the event.

Nidderdale Group wish all entrants a good event.