Challenge Event

Northern England / Hathersage, Peak District

56.3, 50, 31.3 or 15.6ml. in 24hr

Start: 21.00

From Hathersage Memorial Hall

The Ultra 90Km challenge begins with a walk up through the Burbage Valley past popular climbing venues and on to the Dark Peak moors. You will cross Stanage edge, site of Robin Hood’s cave, before descending to Ladybower Inn and an easy flat section around Ladybower reservoirs where the Dambusters trained for their bombing missions in WW II.

As dawn breaks, you will climb to the geological oddity of Alport Castle, before descending in to Edale and the next climb to Lose Hill and Hollins Cross, all with stuffing views over the Hope valley and back in to the Vale of Edale.

Next you will descend into Castleton and join the limestone way past the Castle itself and enjoy the valley nature reserves at Hay Dale and Monks Dale.

Then you will join the Monsall trail at Millersdale and walk a flat section along disused railway lines, through Victorian railway tunnels and enjoy fantastic views of Monsal Dale on your way to picturesque Bakewell.

You will follow the Derbyshire Wye down to Rowsley, where you pick up the Derwent Valley heritage trail, leading you through the estate and deer park of Chatsworth country house as the sun sets.

The final climb of the challenge takes you across Curbar and Froggatt edges, with dusky views back down over the river Derwent, and back to Grindleford. From here it’s a final easy section along the river Derwent back to Hathersage

The event is organised by Wilderness Development in aid of multiple charities, including our chosen charity SALVE International, working to reduce the number of children living on the streets in Uganda through education and care

Entry £49 entry fee covers: Fully qualified, professional Mountain Leaders supporting the event and your safety. Kit guidance and advice, a fundraising guide and sponsor forms if you choose to be sponsored. A pre-walk registration and briefing, along with the maps that you need. A scenic and challenging route, and all pre-event planning. Drinks and snacks from our friendly checkpoints on the way round. A stew supper on Saturday evening. A goodie bag at the end including an event t-shirt. Photos of you participating in the event. A unique certificate to celebrate your achievement and your time. A cash discount voucher to spend with the event organiser, Wilderness Development. This can even be redeemed in advance on any navigation training or walking courses that you take to prepare for the event