Challenge Events

The Three Shires

Saturday 3 April 2027 A choice of 30, 28, 23 and 21 mile routes   Start at Swythamley and Heaton Centre (SK11 0SJ) (Map OL24 GR GR SJ965631 ). Circular route with checkpoints via Gun Hill, The Roaches, Lud's Church, Gradbach, Three Shires Head, Wildboarclough, Shutlingsloe (30, 23 mile routes…

Six Dales Circuit

Saturday 7 November 2026 Entries open 1 August 2026 A scenic route of 25 miles visiting Biggin Dale, Wolfscote Dale, Beresford Dale, Hartington (CP1), Monyash (CP2), Lathkill Dale, Bradford Dale, Middleton (CP3), Long Dale. Time limit 10 hours but must arrive at checkpoint 3 (Middleton) before…

Future Walks

Future Walks

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Past Walks

Past walks

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National LDWA

National LDWA

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LDWA Walks

The LDWA organises many challenge events and local group social walks, as well as listing many more organised by other organisations. Challenge events are normally between 20 and 100 miles and must generally be completed within a defined time limit. Social walks are normally led walks of around 20 miles.

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Challenge Events

Social Walks

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