The 7th Capital Challenge
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 20th January 2023 at 12:00.
| LDWA Member | £15.00 | |
| Non Member | £25.00 |
A 27-MILE CHALLENGE WALK THROUGH LONDON
ORGANISED BY LONG DISTANCE WALKERS ASSOCIATION LONDON GROUP
Celebrating the best of London's green spaces, this urban walk uses almost completely mud-free paths through public parks, fine town squares, waterways and green spaces. Simple refreshments are offered at the start, finish and three checkpoints along the way. The route passes a wide variety of shops and cafes along much of its length and the route description points out items of historical and cultural interest along the way. Start and finish are close to public transport. There is a limit of 200 entrants. This event is for walkers only.
ROUTE
Crossing the Thames from the South Bank, the 2023 route passes through six Royal Parks, starting with Victoria Tower Gardens and ending with Brompton Cemetery, and passing through Holland Park and several historic neighbourhoods along the way. It then re-crosses the Thames to wend through the parks, wooded areas, and historically or architecturally interesting districts of Battersea, Clapham, Dulwich, and Sydenham, ending with a tour of Crystal Palace Park and a hot drink and cake to finish the day. As with the original route, this new route strikes a balance between well-known areas of the city and hidden treasures that are seldom visited, with a few surprises thrown in.
You will need a copy of the route description (and GPX file, if wanted) on the day. These are currently being finalised and will be available closer to the event date. We also recommend having access to a supplementary map such as an OS map (Explorer 161 and 162), an A-Z, or a map on your phone.
START, CHECKPOINTS, AND FINISH
Start between 0745 and 0845 from Waterloo. Hot drinks will be provided. All entrants will receive a scannable identity card to present at each checkpoint and finish to track progress. The start is close to Waterloo Station (mainline and tubes) and a short walk from Embankment Station (District, Circle, Bakerloo and Northern tube lines).
Checkpoints at Brompton Cemetery, Clapham Common, and Dulwich Wood. Checkpoints will provide simple refreshments, all suitable for vegetarians, but NO BOTTLED WATER, to reduce the amount of plastic waste this walk generates; instead, the route description will point out water fountains along the way and we will, where possible, provide pitchers of good old hard London tap water at checkpoints.
Finish by 1900 at St Hugh’s Community Centre. Hot drinks and cake will be provided. From the finish there is easy access to train stations at Crystal Palace, Penge West, and Anerley (overground lines with connections to tube stations).
Entry in advance only: there will be no entry on the day.
Note to those who are not members of the LDWA: annual membership of the LDWA costs £18 for individuals (£15 with direct debit); to join, visit www.ldwa.org.uk
RESULTS
We will use electronic registration and tracking so that results can be published on the LDWA London website with split times immediately after the event. If you prefer your name to be withheld, please tell us. All in-time finishers will receive a certificate.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Participants aged between 11 and 18 years (inclusive) will be required to complete and bring with them to the event a completed copy of a Parental Consent form. You can download a copy of this form by clicking here
ENQUIRIES, DONATIONS, REFUNDS
All enquiries regarding the event to Marie Heracleous, capitalchallenge@ldwa.org.uk.
A proportion of participants' fees will be donated to local charities.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
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