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The 6th Capital Challenge

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Saturday 2nd April 2022

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Tuesday 4th January 2022
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Friday 25th March 2022
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197 Participants
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9 Participants
Entry Fees
LDWA Member   £15.00   
Non Member   £25.00   
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Entries Administrator - Jean O’Reilly
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07766622702

A 27-MILE CHALLENGE WALK THROUGH LONDON – NEW ROUTE FOR 2022

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. Limited refreshments are offered at three checkpoints along the way and hot drinks and cake at the finish.  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 

This new route for 2022 is a walk of two halves.  Beginning near Tower Bridge, the first part of the walk heads east to take in the sights along the banks of the River Thames, including London Docklands, Greenwich, and the Thames Barrier.  The character of the walk then changes, wending through a string of parks, commons, meadows and woods, peppered with historical and architectural highlights.  The route finishes with a quick tour of a historical area south 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, with a few surprises thrown in. 

You will need a copy of the route description (and GPX file, if wanted) on the day, which you can download from the LDWA London Group website:https://ldwa.org.uk/London/W/8113/2022.html.  These are currently being finalised and will be available by Sunday 20 March 2022.  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 0800 and 0900 from the South Bank in front of City Hall, Southwark (The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA, TQ334801 -- to be confirmed).  All entrants will receive a scannable identity card to present at each checkpoint and finish to track progress.  The start is close to London Bridge Station (mainline and tubes).

Checkpoints at Cutty Sark Gardens, Charlton Park, and Mottingham (all to be confirmed).  Checkpoints will provide limited emergency 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.

Finish by 1900 at St Hugh’s Community Centre (42 Castledine Rd, London SE20 8PL, TQ346701). 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 FEES

Members of the LDWA: £15
Non-members: £25

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 Jean O’Reilly, capitalchallenge@ldwa.org.uk.

A proportion of participants' fees will be donated to local charities.

View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.

This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.


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