Hannington Hike

Wellingborough, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

Event overview

The 6th Hannington Hike is an LDWA Beds, Bucks and Northants walking challenge on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. The event offers two waymarked courses:

  • 26.6 miles
  • 15.5 miles

Entry fees are: LDWA members £10, non-LDWA £15, under 18s free. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Practical information

The entry fee includes hot and cold drinks throughout, biscuits at the start, snacks at all checkpoints and a light meal at the finish. Vegetarians will be catered for and some vegan options may be available but are not guaranteed. Refreshments are prepared and served under uncontrolled conditions.

Participants must download and print their own route description; route descriptions will not be available on the day. GPX files and route descriptions will be available on the BBN website before the event. Required equipment includes the printed route description, a compass and a mug; mugs will not be supplied at checkpoints. Maps covering the routes are OS LR 141 & 152 or OS EXP 223 & 224. The 15.5 mile route has two checkpoints; the 26.6 mile route has three checkpoints.

Parking is on site and marshals will direct arrivals. No dogs are allowed on this event. If a participant retires they must inform a walk official; return transport is provided from checkpoints only. All finishers receive a certificate and a free badge on request. Entries are not transferable, no substitutions, and there are no on-the-day entries. Organizer: LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 mi
26.6 Miles
16 mi
15.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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