Tanners Hatch YH

38th Winter Tanners

- 10th January 2016 -

Marshals Walk* - 3^rd January(see Walks Programme for details)

CP1 on the 2009 event

The Winter Tanners is a challenge walk (or run) of circa 30 miles (or 20 miles) on Surrey footpaths and bridleways with MINIMAL support in weather conditions which may be adverse. Only strong and self-reliant walkers and runners should enter. The event normally takes place on the second Sunday in January and, being a winter event, can be subject to the vagaries of winter weather. Should the need arise then any changes to the event will be posted on this site and emailed to the email address given during the on-line entry process.

New each year the route is devised by John Westcott and Mary. 

A detailed route description for the forthcoming event can be downloaded here The 20 mile route is available by clicking on this hyperlink: WT16_20Route.doc and the 30 mile route is at WT16_30Route.doc .  Please ensure that you print off a copy of the route description before coming to the event as copies will not be routinely supplied within the entry fee.

Entry is on-line only and opens on October 1st with an event limit of 450. Positively no entries on the day. Entry fee for LDWA members (Individual and Family only) is £6* and for non-members £22**. Under 18's MUST be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.

Entries (if not already full) will close after 27th Dec 2015. Entrants may withdraw online up to a month before the event (with a refund less costs).  It is not feasible to run a waiting list facility and you are reminded of the 'no substitutions' rule; if your name does not appear on the entry list then you are not eligible to take part. 

From Oct 1st you can enter at www.fabian4.co.uk. Scroll down to the Winter Tanners. Please double check your LDWA number before entering. An incorrect number may invalidate your entry. 

*Please note: LDWA membership details will be verified.

**Why not join the LDWA (£13 for a year) and enter this and all LDWA events at member rates. As a member you will also receive a copy of our Strider publication plus many other benefits. 

By entering the event you agree to the conditions of entry. Please do read these conditions carefully (they includes safety information), don’t just tick the box when you enter, We want to ensure that we minimise the risks on this tough winter event and all walkers and runners must be aware of their responsibilities as entrants and the requirements that may be checked before they are allowed to start the event.

Dogs are welcome on this event but entrants must, in accord with LDWA national guidelines, have third party insurance cover for them and register them at the start (see conditions of entry).

The Marshals Walk is only open to those who have volunteered to help on the event itself or to those contributing in some other significant way. Certificates are awarded to those successfully completing the Marshals Walk. We would welcome offers to help on the event and without sufficient marshals we cannot run the event.  If you would like to marshal or do the Marshals Walk please contact Richard (above).