Grindleford Gallop
Grindleford, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026
Grindleford Gallop
The Grindleford Gallop is a volunteer-run trail event that raises money for Grindleford Primary School. The course covers approximately 34 km with about 825 m of ascent and links a series of villages with paths, tracks and open moorland.
The route passes through Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow. Notable features and landmarks on the course include Riley Graves, Longstone Moor, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park. A final high-level section along the Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt edges provides wide views of the surrounding Peak District.
Key points about the course and organisation: the route is a fixed course and shortcuts are not permitted; important interchanges are marshalled and most control points are manned, while other sections are only partially marked. Some parts cannot be waymarked because of landowner restrictions. Participants are expected to be familiar with the course and to carry a map, and use of GPS devices or a route on a watch is permitted.
The event has an age minimum of 16. Entry administration and refunds follow the published terms: refunds are possible up to two months before the event at a 50% rate, transfers are not allowed, and deferrals are only considered in the case of pregnancy. The event base is Grindleford Pavilion, S32 2JN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.