One Foot in The Gargrave

One Foot in the Gargrave

One Foot in the Gargrave is a 23 mile LDWA challenge in Malhamdale that starts and finishes at Gargrave Village Hall, West Street, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, Grid ref SD 931541. The route must be completed within nine hours and entries are limited to the first 200 participants.

The route includes staffed checkpoints with drinks and snacks at the following points with grid references and mileages: Scosthrop Lane at SD 886596 after 5.3 miles, Street Gate at SD 904656 after 10.6 miles, Boss Moor Lane at SD 955619 after 16.75 miles, and Hills Lane at SD 945585 after 19.6 miles. The finish returns to Gargrave Village Hall at SD 931541 where a hot meal with a vegetarian option is provided. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members and vary by online or on the day entry. Participants should bring their own mug because no plastic cups will be provided. Dogs are not allowed on the route.

Basic walk rules require adults or under 18s accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, adherence to the Country Code and designated footpaths, and retiring only at roadside checkpoints. Competitors must carry a suitable map and compass, waterproof clothing and a mug. A route description is issued to entrants and the route uses OS Explorer OL2 map. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.