South Pennine 24

Greenfield, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event details

The South Pennine 24 is scheduled for 28 February 2026 and is organised by the South Pennine Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). The route is 24 miles long with about 3,900 ft of ascent and runs through the Dark Peak and the South Pennine Moors. Terrain includes moorland, footpaths and bridleways. The event headquarters and start/finish are at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Bank Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7NE (what3words: summer.zoomed.pixel). Dogs are not permitted.

Entry and support

Priority entry is available to LDWA members until 31 October; general entry opens on 1 November. The event has an entry limit of 150 and a minimum age of 18. Entry fees are listed as LDWA member £17.00 and non member £25.00; the listing shows 70 participants entered so far. The event is supported with drinks and pastries and food and drink at four checkpoints, with soup provided at the finish. A route description and a walked GPX file will be emailed to entrants from mid February. Certificates are available to finishers on request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 mi
1189 m+
South Pennine 24 - 24 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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