Durham Dales Challenge
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The 35th Durham Dales Challenge
This annual challenge event offers walkers and runners routes across the Durham moors and dales. Entrants choose between two waymarked courses and navigate open moorland, valleys and forest tracks.
Distances:
- 30 mile route
- 14 mile route
The 30 mile route goes to Middleton in Teesdale via Hamsterley Forest and returns via Hudeshope Beck, Bollihope and the River Wear. The 14 mile route traverses Pikestone Fell and returns via Bollihope and the River Wear. A full route description and a gpx file will be available before the event.
Time limits apply: the 30 mile route must be completed in 12.5 hours and entrants must have left the Middleton in Teesdale checkpoint by 3pm; the 14 mile route must be completed in 9 hours. Refreshments include tea and toast at the start, appropriate provisions at checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish with meat, vegetarian and vegan options.
Participants should carry whole body waterproof clothing and appropriate clothing for open moorland. A suitable map such as OS Explorer Map OL 31 or an electronic map and the route description or a GPS device with the route uploaded are required. No dogs are allowed due to nesting birds. Parking information will be advised ahead of the event.
Venue is Masonic Hall, Wolsingham DL13 3AN. Entry is limited to 300. The event is organised by LDWA - Northumbria and makes a donation to Teesdale & Weardale Search & Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
