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The 59th Across Wales Walk

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Saturday 3rd September 2022

Entries Open
Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at 18:00
Entries Close
Saturday 20th August 2022 at 18:00
Entries So Far
59 Participants
Entry Fees
Entry Fee   £90.00   
Contact
Organiser - Stuart Lamb
Phone
01527 545998 (no later than 9pm please)

The 59th Across Wales Walk.......answers to your questions

Is it possible to cross Wales in one day by foot?

Yes, and for the last fifty eight years West Birmingham Hostelling Group, and its successor The Across Wales Walk Association, have organised the Across Wales Walk: an event now recognised as one of the regular classics of the challenge walking calendar.

What's included in my entry fee?

Unlike many other events The Across Wales Walk follows a linear route, starting and finishing at either end of some of the roughest, remotest yet loveliest countryside Wales has to offer. Accordingly, this event offers a full weekend package of basic accommodation in Clun prior to the event, coach transport to the start at Anchor Bridge, support along the route, accommodation at Aberystwyth University afterwards, participation in a presentation ceremony on the following morning, and return transport back to Clun.

There are also various accommodation and meal options selectable during the booking process. Please note that the price of accommodation at Clun and transport to the start, from the finish to Halls of residence, and from Aberystwyth back to Clun are included in all entry packages. However it would be appreciated if entrants could advise us during the booking process if any of these services are not required.

How far is it, where does it start and finish, and how long will it take?

Nominally the route is 45 miles long from the English border at Anchor near Clun in Shropshire, to the Welsh coast at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth. How long it takes is up to you: the record times are 7 hours 22 minutes for the pre-1996 route by Carolyn Hunter-Rowe and 8 hours for the post-1996 route by Mark Lewis. Both of these times were achieved through running of course! However, the average completion is usually around 14 hours in which time one finishes the event in daylight. Note that the event has an 18 hour time limit.

Who can take part, and what is the route like ?

The Across Wales Walk is open to both walkers and runners. Whilst we welcome those attempting completion in fast times, the event is not a race. To comply with The Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996, entrants under 18 will be required to provide a declaration from a parent or guardian to enter and must be accompanied throughout the event by an adult nominated at the time of application (two under-18s per adult maximum). Should the nominated adult retire, the accompanied under-18 entrant must also retire unless another participant will accept responsibility for them in writing.

The recommended route traverses paths, tracks, unclassified roads and open country, including Plynlimon at 2467 ft. Almost every type of terrain is encountered: tarmac, rough track, forest, farmland, open moorland and bog. Invariably this is negotiated under the full extremes of British weather in September: snow, biting wind, sweltering heat and heavy rain have all featured in recent years. Not surprisingly therefore, the event requires strength, stamina and endurance: it is strongly recommended that participants will have recently completed a one-day challenge walk of at least 30 miles before attempting this event. Also note that the ability to navigate over a variety of terrain using a map and compass, in both inclement weather and the hours of darkness, is an essential requirement.

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