Goyt Valley Challenge
Sun 8th Oct 2017
Walk Details:
Event Type
Challenge Event
Region / Area
Northern England / Peak District
Local Group
South Manchester
Distance / Time Limit
24.5 or 13.2ml. in 11hr
Start Time
Start: walkers & long-route runners 08.00, short-route runners 08.30 (all to finish by 19.00)
Route
From Burbage Institute, Buxton
The 24.5m route is through the western Peak District including Solomon's Temple, Axe Edge, Goyt Valley, Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, Kettleshulme, Taxal Moor and Fernilee. The route is mostly on FPs and tracks and includes some moorland sections with a total ascent of 4,000ft. The 13.2 route course also goes via Solomon's Temple and Axe Edge to the Goyt Valley (Errwood Hall) and returns from Fernilee Dam to Buxton
General Notes
Dogs allowed on short lead. Entries limited to 250. Free parking available off Bishops Lane SK043731
Start and Finish
Entry Details:
Cost
Entry: £9.50 for LDWA members and Scouts/Guides, £12.00 all others (add £1.20 for SiEntries) entry is via SiEntries or SEF by post. No entry OTD. Entry fees are non-refundable. Information for postal entries will be available on South Manchester LDWA web-site. Entries open 1st Jun and close 3rd Oct. Entry includes full route description using easy-to-follow Wainwright-type maps, refreshments at Cps (one indoor) and a hot meal at finish. Cert will be presented to all finishers. Entrants must carry/wear full waterproofs, compass, map and a mug. Donations made to Buxton Mountain Rescue and 3rd Hazel Grove Scouts. Follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/GoytValleyChallenge
Cheques Payable To
South Manchester LDWA
Standard Entry Form
Yes - SAE not required if email address is given
Online Entry
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© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
