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Signpost Challenge Hike

Marple, United Kingdom • 19 Oct 2025

Signpost Challenge Hike, a South Manchester LDWA event based in Marple, offers two routes: 24 miles (≈4,300 ft climb) and 17 miles (≈3,000 ft). Start/finish at Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Memorial Park. The hilly course heads north and east of Marple, crossing Werneth Low, Cown Edge, Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn in the High Peak, with views over Manchester, the South Pennines and the Peak District.

The long route includes Millennium Walkway at New Mills. For 2025 there are indoor checkpoints: Hayfield Scout Hut (long) and Rowarth’s Children’s Inn (short). Three outdoor CPs and one indoor CP, mug required, finish by 18:00.

Entry: Member £17; Non‑Member £22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Marple

Race information

Registration
24 mi
4300 m+
24 Miles
17 mi
3000 m+
17 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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