Silva Dales Traverse

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Dales Traverse® is an ultra trail event scheduled for Sunday 29 March 2026. The organisers describe it as a 55 km route that follows Wainwright’s coast to coast line from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The route passes through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over the Nine Standards and through the Yorkshire Dales National Park into Swaledale, finishing below Richmond Castle. The estimated height gain for the route is 1,400 m; the exact distance and ascent can vary between editions.

Route, support and entries

The route is not marked but is a well established long-distance trail; organisers supply a waterproof map, a GPX file and a digital map via the Avenza app. Key support points are listed along the course, including Nine Standards Rigg, Tan Hill Road Crossing, Hard Level Gill and the Dales Bike Centre (the only place on course where participants may retire). The Dales Bike Centre support point provides indoor and covered space, toilets, hot drinks and snacks. A finish location is at Richmond Town Football Club with marquee space, toilets and a hot finishers meal; finishers receive a bag and a medal. Mandatory kit is checked at registration and a Finishers Drop Bag (max 5 kg) is transported from start to finish. Entry fees are listed from £65 with higher tiers later in the entry period. The event is part of the UTMB index and carries ITRA points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
55km Ultra
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