Saturday 1st May to Sunday 1st August 2021 (The event has now closed)

You can undertake this challenge at anytime between the above dates. The route is that of the original event which ran from 1977 to 1983, and is 30 miles, mainly in the beautiful South Downs National Park. Entry cost is £5 and can be made on the SiEntries website. https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=8149       

Note that in line with other LDWA  Anytime Challenges this event is open to LDWA members only.

Once you have entered you will be able to download a route description, map and gpx file of the route. The route description contains 6 questions, the answers to all of which can be found on the way round.

The challenge is to complete the route on foot within 14 hours. After completion, send in your details and your certificate will be sent by email. Full instructions can be found in the email that you will receive upon entering the event.

Please note that this event is unsupported and there will be no Marshalls on the route.

If you have a query about this event please email the organiser at wessex.walkssecretary@ldwa.org.uk

Event update 30/04/2021

The Marshalls' walk was held on Sunday 25/04 under clear blue skies, but with a chilly start and a strong north-easterly breeze. Eight walkers completed the route in 11 hrs 15 mins (this includes a 40 min pub stop)

Event update 10/05/2021

First results are now in. Gerry Moore (Heart of England) has set the fastest time so far: 8 hours and 31 minutes. Well done Gerry.

Event update 14/06/2021

We are now about half-way through the challenge with seven Sundays left (free parking at the start/finish on Sundays!)  Fifteen people have successfully completed the challenge so far and feedback has been very positive.

Gerry Moore still has the quickest time, with most entrants taking between 10 and 12 hours. A full results list will be published here when the event closes on 1st August

Event update 04/07/2021

With four weeks left before the event closes there is still time to take on the route of this old LDWA event and receive recognition for your efforts. So far, 22 people have completed and most entrants have said how much they enjoyed the challenge in the National Park with its varied terrain and lovely views. Note that parking at the start is free on Sundays (and is apparently cheaper via the Ringgo app if starting on other days).

Event update 01/08/2021

With a few hours left before the event closes at midnight, 28 completions have been submitted and validated. Provisional results have been published below.

Event update 09/08/2021

Final results can be found at https://ldwa.org.uk/lgt/downloads/Wessex/Anytime_XXX_Challenge/Wessex-XXX-Anytime-Results.pdf

Thank you to everyone who supported this event, we hope you enjoyed taking part.