Pennine Skyline

The Pennine Skyline is an adventure bike weekender with one base camp at a working farm at the edge of the Peak District National Park that offers four trails for gravel bikes and mtbs.  

From the farm campsite the four trails link bridleways, green lanes and quiet roads across a diverse landscape including the Don Valley,‍ ‍Dearne Valley, Holme Valley, Longdendale‍, Cut Gate and the Hope Valley.

Ride one trail or all four. Choose a trail and ride it on what day you want at what time you want.  No timings. No mass starts. No prizes.

 1. Standedge Trail - 110km / 1,400m or 80km / 1,000m

 2. Coalpit Trail - 170km / 1,250m

 3. Ladybower Trail - 100km / 2,200m or 45km / 1,200m

 4. Wharncliffe Trail - 100km / 1,200m

Camp on Friday and Saturday night or choose one night. Bring your tent, bivy bag, campervan or motorhome. If camping isn’t your thing, book at a local Inn or AirBnB (not included in the event ticket!)

We are delighted to have the artisan pizza Crust n Crumb at the event on Saturday evening offering six types of hot, fresh pizza and on Sunday morning offering a hot breakfast sandwich.

Around the end of January we will set up a Whats App group for riders to ask questions and share information.

https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/pennine-skyline-1

1. The Event

• Any gravel bike / mountain bike / E-bike is welcome.

• Tents, campervans and motorhomes welcome (no electric hook up facilities).

• Each of the GPX files will be emailed to you by the Monday before the event.

• At the registration desk on Friday from 5pm or Saturday from 7am pick up your:

  (i) tag to display on your tent / campervan

  (ii) ticket to display on your car / van window screen (farmer comes round and checks)

  (iii) new Pennine Skyline bike sticker

  (iv) route guide

          (v) order number if you have requested Sunday breakfast

• Two fields with flat grass pitches to choose.

• Cars parked separate to the tents.

• The event is NOT a race.

• No ‘on the day’ entry.

2. The routes

• Each route is self-guided with no way markings saying ‘Pennine Skyline’.

• Riders navigate their way across their chosen trail using the GPX file provided.

• Each GPX file for the event will be sent to your email address prior to the event.

• Minimum age of 12 years old when accompanied by a parent / guardian.

• Three trails are suitable for gravel bikes and mtbs.

• One trail for mtb or adventure gravel bike riders (Ladybower Trail).

• Each trail is at least 100kms and there are shorter versions of two of the trails.

• https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/four-trails-on-pennine-skyline

3. The Base Camp

• Marsh Farm at the edge of Shepley Village in West Yorkshire is the base camp.

https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/hub-pennine-skyline

• Sign on from 5pm on Friday or from 7am on Saturday in the barn pick up your tag and ticket.

• There are portable toilets with cold water hand basins.

• We are delighted to have the artisan pizza Crust n Crumb at the event on Saturday evening offering six types of hot, fresh pizza and on Sunday morning offering a hot breakfast sandwich. Book your breakfast when you sign on at SiEntry.

• There are tracks across open moorland so appropriate layers and waterproofs are vital.

• Minimum kit that you should carry is listed below:

             - Wear a helmet that complies with the latest EN1078, ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards

             - Waterproof jacket

             - Warm layers for changing into stored in a dry bag

             - Snacks and water

            - Front and rear lights

            - Puncture repair kits, spare inner tubes and trail side tools such as tyre levers

4. Yorkshire Divide

https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/who-we-are

https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/faqs

5. Volunteer

I'd like to put together a team of 4 volunteers. 

https://yorkshiredivide.co.uk/volunteer