2023 South Pennine 24


The South Pennine 24 will next be staged on Saturday 25th February 2023.  Event FULL : Join waiting list here(No postal entries)

 

This 24 mile route with 3900 feet of ascent is a fantastic foray into the Dark Peak and the South Pennine Moors. A variety of terrain will be encountered from wild moorland to well graded footpaths and bridleways. Hopefully you will enjoy the stunning views the area has to offer.

The event is open to all walkers and runners who are competent and suitably equipped at taking part in long distance events during the Winter months.  A route description & walked gpx file of the event route will be emailed to entrants from 13 Feb. The event headquarters and start will be Dovestone Sailing Club, Greenfield (via Bank Lane ,off A635 Holmfirth Road) with adjoining Pay & Display parking (currently £4.00): please car share if possible.

No Mass Start . Registration from 0800 until 0900 . Register then set off straight away . Slower walkers earliest , quicker walkers / joggers from 0830 and fell runners closest to 0900 . All to finish by 1730 .

The event will be fully supported with drinks / pastries from 0730 , food and drink at four checkpoints with soup at the finish , subject to any Covid restrictions . Certificate to all finishers on request .

The entry fee is £12 LDWA members and £22 non members . Sorry, NO DOGS on this event. Entry limit 150.

 

Dovestone Reservoir

 

Dovestone Sailing Club

 

Dovestone Reservoir & Sailing Club from Charnel Clough

 

Chew Reservoir

 

Pennine Way near Laddow Rocks

 

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

 

Valehouse Reservoir

 

Hollingworthall Moor Trig

 

Lower & Higher Swineshaw Reservoirs

 

Carrbrook Bowling Club