 
THE ULFKIL STRIDE CHALLENGE EVENT Entries are now open at SiEntries. Please register here. https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=9320 Entry fees - LDWA member £15.00, non member £20.00. Starting from farmer Schofield’s field on the edge of Buckden village North Yorkshire (SD943 768). This fantastic event is being resurrected after many years, and after the tremendous support and great feedback the WYLDWA received from last year’s Ulfkil Stride Anytime Challenge, we decided to run it as a Challenge Event this year. The route encircles Upper Wharfedale, which includes Cray, Yockenthwaite, Horse Head, Halton Gill, Foxup, Pen-y-Ghent, Litton and back to Buckden. 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. Route Information: Distance 24 miles. Ascent 3,200ft. CUT OFF TIME 4pm at Dale Head checkpoint. Parking is included in your entry fee, if you can please car share if possible. Start time 08:00 walkers, 08:30 runners. Registration 06:45 to 08:15. The event will be fully supported with hot and cold drinks and biscuits before the start, with refreshments at checkpoint One, Two and Five (NOTE NO REFRESHMENTS AT CHECKPOINT THREE) and cold food and hot drinks at checkpoint Four. There with a hot meal at the finish, subject to any Covid restrictions. An e-certificate will be emailed to all finishers. Event limit 200. Event Rules: Minimum age for entrants is 16. Entrants below 18 must obtain parent’s consent and must walk with their guardian or responsible adult, other conditions may apply. Entries are not transferable. Throughout the event, all entrants must carry or wear, as appropriate, the following: route description; maps (OS EXPLORER 1:25 000 scale sheet OL 30); compass; whistle; survival bag; first-aid kit; emergency food and drink; spare warm clothing; waterproof and windproof upper clothing and trousers; footwear suitable for rough walking conditions. No dogs, sorry. No mug no drink. Safety: Entrants must follow the route, checking in at all checkpoints. Anyone planning to retire must do so at a checkpoint. All starters including any who have retired must report into the finish. LDWA marshals are authorised to shorten the route or retire anyone failing to comply with the event rules or who in their opinion is unfit to continue. Please take all rubbish home to be disposed of. A route description & walked gpx file of the event route will be emailed to entrants from 1st May 2022. |
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