Anglezarke Amble Challenge
Horwich, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is organised by the LDWA - West Lancashire and is scheduled for Saturday 14 February 2026. The event is based at Rivington Village Hall (BL6 7SE). Walkers can choose between a long route of 24 miles and a shorter route of about 16–17 miles; runners may only use the long route. The event has a 10 hour time limit. Entry fees listed are £12 for LDWA members and £18 for non-members; the event uses SiEntries for registration. At the time of listing the event was full and a waiting list was in operation.
Route, services and rules
The route crosses Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton moors and visits named places including Lever Park, Rivington Pike, Winter Hill, Entwistle Reservoir, Darwen Moors and Darwen Tower, Roddlesworth Woods, Great Hill, White Coppice and the Rivington reservoir group. Checkpoints provide refreshments: on the short route at Slipper Lowe (after about 9.6 miles) and on the long route at Entwistle Barn (about 10.1 miles) and Slipper Lowe (about 18 miles). The entry fee includes refreshments at checkpoints, food at the finish and a certificate.
Entrants must carry map, compass, whistle, torch, waterproofs, first aid kit, food, drink and a mug. Random equipment checks are applied and non-compliance can lead to disqualification. Retirements must be made at checkpoints and tallies handed to checkpoint officials. Dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.