Anglezarke Amble Challenge

Event

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is an organized challenge walk held from Rivington Village Hall (postcode BL6 7SE). The event covers moorland around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton in the West Pennine Moors. There are two course options for walkers and runners may only use the longer course. The event has a 10 hour time limit. Entry fees are £12 for LDWA members and £18 for non-members; the fee includes refreshments at checkpoints, food at the finish and a certificate. The event uses a waiting list when full.

Route and rules

Distances:

• 17 miles (short route)
• 24 miles (long route)

The route passes Lever Park, Rivington Pike, Winter Hill (about 1500 ft), crossings of the A666, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, Darwen Moors and Darwen Tower, Roddlesworth Woods, Slipper Lowe, Great Hill, White Coppice, Anglezarke Reservoir, Yarrow Reservoir and Upper Rivington Reservoir, finishing in Rivington. Refreshment points: short route - Slipper Lowe at 9.6 miles; long route - Entwistle Barn at 10.1 miles and Slipper Lowe at 18 miles. Entrants must carry clothing suitable for winter moorland and must carry a map, compass, whistle, torch, waterproofs, first aid kit, food, drink and a mug. Random equipment checks are applied and failure to comply may lead to disqualification. Dogs are not allowed. Checkpoints must be visited in order and tallies handed to checkpoint officials on retirement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.