The long route of 36 miles involves some 5500 feet of ascent, whilst the medium route of 26 miles has 3800 feet of ascent. The new short route has 2600 feet of ascent. Please see the Routes Page for details.
The routes start and finish at Sowerby St Peter's Cricket Club, St Peter´s Avenue, Sowerby, HX6 1DF, SE045232 ("South Pennines" Map). This is the Hike HQ.
As some of the terrain is harsh, the organizing committee recommends that navigation skills are required, especially if the weather is inclement.
Kit Check:
| Route | Kit Check From | Start Time |
| 36 mile Walkers | 6.00am | 7.00am |
| 16 & 26 mile Walkers | 7.00am | 8.00am |
| All Runners | 8.00am | 9.00am |
The cost of entry is £25.00 per person or £90.00 per team of four (a saving of £10) and includes:
| 1. | Water is available at all roadside Checkpoints, some will have food as well |
| 2. | Transport from any roadside retirement point to Hike HQ. |
| 3. | Hot meal on completion of the hike. |
| 4. | Certificate of achievement for those who finish. |
| 5. | Full results sheet. |
To enter please either enter online or print out and complete the entry form and send it with your entry fee and a stamped self-addressed envelope to:
Calderdale Hike Entries Secretary
7 Salisbury Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1EE
Telephone 07923 441523
Email: Please use our Contact page
Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to "24th St Paul's Scout Group".
The closing date for postal entries will be Friday, March 28th, 2025. Entries MAY be allowed on the day at a cost of £30.00 per person, provided our upper limit of 350 has not been reached by 6.00pm on Thursday, April 3rd, when online entries close. Please see the website for details.
