Signpost Challenge

Signpost Challenge 2026

The Signpost Challenge Hike Location: Start and Finish: Marple (Stockport, Greater Manchester. Venue: Marple Senior Citizen's Hall, Marple Memorial Park Date: Sunday 18th October 2026 Two Routes: 24 miles and 17 miles. The route takes walkers over four hills Werneth Low, Combs Edge, Lantern Pike,…

Signpost Challenge Routes

Signpost Challenge Routes The routes this year (2026) will be the same as in last year's event. Once again there will be indoor checkpoints on both the short and long routes. These are for the benefit of participants in case of bad weather. Refreshments and toilets will be available in the two…

Signpost Challenge Results 17 mile Course

Signpost_Challenge_HIke_19_10_25_17_miles.pdf

Signpost Challenge Results 24 mile Course

Signpost_Challenge_Hike_19_10_25_24_miles.pdf

Future Walks

Future Walks

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Past Walks

Past walks

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National LDWA

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LDWA Walks

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Challenge Events

Social Walks

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