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The 34th Durham Dales Challenge

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Saturday 20th June 2026

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Entries Open
Monday 15th September 2025
Entries Close
Saturday 13th June 2026
Courses
14 miles; 30 miles
Entries So Far
4 Participants
Entry Fees
LDWA Member   £16
Non Member £21.50
Contact
Event Administrator - Paul Nellist
Phone
07495929777

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A challenge event for walkers and runners in the Durham Moors and Dales.  As usual there will be a choice of routes, 30 and 14 miles. 

  • The 30 mile route goes to Middleton in Teesdale via Hamsterley Forest and returns via Hudeshope Beck, Bollihope and River Wear. 
  • The 14 mile route traverses Pikestone Fell and returns via Bollihope and River Wear.

Start Times:  8:30am for everyone. Both walkers and runners on both routes. 

Time limits: The 30 mile route must be completed in 12.5 hours, in addition to this there is a cut-off time of 3pm by which entrants must have left the Middleton-in-Teesdale checkpoint. The 14 mile route must be completed in 9 hours. 

Refreshments: Tea and toast will be available at the start. Appropriate refreshments will be available at all checkpoints. A hot meal will be served at the end; there will be options for those who eat meat, vegetarians and vegans. 

Route description: A full route description and a gpx file of the route will be available on the website prior to the event.

Venue: Masonic Hall, Wolsingham DL13 3AN

Parking: To be advised ahead of the event. 

General Notes:

  • We regret no dogs allowed due to nesting birds on the moors.  
  • All participants should wear or carry whole body waterproof clothing and be appropriately dressed for walking or running in open moorland.
  • You must have with you a suitable map e.g OS Explorer Map OL 31 (Electronic versions are acceptable) and a copy of the route description or a GPS navigation device with the route uploaded
  • No entries after the closing date, Saturday 13th June 2026 or on the day of the event. 

A significant donation is made to Teesdale & Weardale Search & Rescue Team

Entry limited to 300. 

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Event Location
Masonic Hall, Wolsingham, Durham, DL13 3AN