Calderdale Hike
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The Calderdale Hike
Set in the high Pennine valleys of Calderdale, the routes run over tracks across surrounding moors and offer wide views of the area. The terrain includes steep ascents and descents as the route moves from moor top to moor top, and navigation skills are recommended when the weather is poor.
The event offers three circular routes that start and register at Sowerby St Peter's Cricket Club and run west from Sowerby toward the Lancashire border. Minimum age for all routes is 14 or older.
- 35 miles running and walking
- 24 miles running and walking
- 16 miles running and walking
The long route involves about 5 500 feet of ascent and the medium route about 3 800 feet of ascent. The event has been held annually since 1979 and raises funds for 24th St Pauls Scouts.
Support and facilities at the event include refreshments at headquarters and at checkpoints, water at roadside checkpoints, transport from roadside retirement points back to headquarters, a hot meal at headquarters, a licensed bar, a certificate of achievement and a full results sheet. Free parking is available at Ryburn School and on the road outside. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
