Calderdale Hike
Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Calderdale Hike
The Calderdale Hike is scheduled for Saturday 11 April 2026 and is organised by the 24th St Pauls Scout Group. The event is based at St Peter's Cricket Club in Sowerby Bridge and offers three circular routes across the high Pennine moors, running west from Sowerby towards the Lancashire border. Entrants must be 14 years of age or older on the day.
The available routes are:
- 35 miles
- 24 miles
- 16 miles
The long route involves about 5,500 feet of ascent and the medium route about 3,800 feet. The terrain includes tracks across moorland with some steep ascents and descents, and the organisers recommend navigation skills in poor weather. A compulsory kit check is carried out before each start.
Entry is offered for individuals and teams, with stated fees of £25 per person and £90 for a team of four. The event uses a professional timing system and produces a full results sheet. Support during the hike includes refreshments at headquarters and checkpoints, water at roadside checkpoints, transport from roadside retirement points back to headquarters, and a hot meal on return. There is a licensed bar at headquarters and free car parking at Ryburn School and on the road outside. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.