South Pennine 24

Greenfield, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event details

The South Pennine 24 takes place on 28 February 2026 with headquarters at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Bank Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7NE. The event is organised by the South Pennine Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). Entry is limited to 150 participants and the event is currently full; additional entrants are placed on a waiting list. Minimum age is 18 or older. There is a ten hour time limit for completion.

Route and support

The route is 24 mile long and includes about 3,900 ft of ascent through the Dark Peak and the South Pennine Moors. Terrain includes wild moorland, well graded footpaths and bridleways. The event is fully supported with drinks and pastries and has food and drink available at four checkpoints; soup is provided at the finish. A route description and a walked GPX file will be emailed to entrants from mid February. Dogs are not permitted.

Entries and fees

Entries opened 1 November 2025 and close 25 February 2026. Entry fees are £17.00 for LDWA members and £25.00 for non-members. Discounted priority entry is available to LDWA members and membership details are verified. Pay and display parking is available adjacent to the venue (currently £4.70). Certificates are available to finishers on request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 mi
24 Mile Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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