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The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56

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Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th September 2025

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Wednesday 1st January 2025
Entries Close
Saturday 30th August 2025
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288 Participants
Entry Fees
Entry Fee   £48.00   
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Entries Secretary - Rob Massey

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56, organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, is a challenging 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run, starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. 

Checkpoints - Hazel Grove > Bowstones > Chinley Churn > Edale Cross > Edale > Castleton (20:00Hrs) > Peak Forest (22:00hrs) > Millers Dale (00:00hrs) > Chelmorton > Earl Sterndale (02:30hrs) > Brand Top (04:30hrs)  > Wildboarclough (06:45hrs) > Rainow (09:00hrs) > Whiteley Green (10:00hrs) > Hazel Grove. Checkpoint cut off times are shown in brackets 

Entry Includes - Refreshments provided at checkpoints along the route, and upon finishing, participants are rewarded with a Full English breakfast and timed certificate.

Equipment - the following is recommended to enter the event, we ask participants to sign to confirm they take responsibility for having these items;

  • OL1 and OL24 maps. Digital alternatives are not a replacement for physical maps
  • Compass, Whistle 
  • Torch & spare batteries
  • High visibility jacket / reflective strips
  • Waterproof Coat and Trousers
  • Spare Jumper
  • Emergency Rations
  • Mug for checkpoint refreshments
  • First Aid Kit & Foil Blanket 
  • NEW FOR 2025 - Recommendation to download What3Words and/or OS Locate

Route - The course uses a combination of public footpaths, bridleways and roads. It is completely UNMARKED. You are expected to be able to navigate on course including the hours in darkness. It is therefore advantageous to recce (in daylight) the sections of the route that you will visit in darkness.

Suggested route (Slight amendment in 2024) - available here or download the GPX file here for other options. 

Refunds only available prior to 31st July (excluding 10% transaction fee). No deferrals available. 

Thank you for taking an interest in our event!! 

3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group

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