Details and Routes
From this page you can access route descriptions, maps, downloadable GPX files, how to get to the start and other details of the event
All the details of the event are included in the two "Word" documents which can be downloaded by clicking the appropriate link, below. These documents contain all you need to know about joining the challenge hikes, including overview of how to get to Peaslake, contact phone numbers on the day, and detailed route descriptions.
NOTE: Both the longer and the shorter routes have been checked on the Marshals' walks on 9 September.
The routes are largely the same as, but not identical to, the 2016 routes. Please download the details and read them carefully.
Start time
Both events start from Peaslake Memorial Hall
The start times are:
16 mile event: from 08.30 (walkers only)
27 mile event: from 08.30 (walkers)
27 mile event: 10.00 (runners)
Getting to Peaslake
Peaslake is in Surrey, to the south west of Dorking.
Accessing Peaslake by rail
This year, the event is again being run on a Saturday, to make rail access easier. The nearest rail stations with frequent trains are Dorking and Guildford.
If you're planning on coming by train and need a lift to Peaslake, then please inform the organiser and he will arrange for you to be collected from Guildford Station.
Depart London Waterloo 0745 via Clapham Junction 0752; Arrive Guildford 0823
Other trains are available!
Contact the organiser by email at founderschallenge@ldwa.org.uk
Accessing Peaslake by road:
If you're coming by road, follow the maps at they foot of this page
Route descriptions
[NOTE: these are the finalised routes following the 9 September recce]
Details of the 16 mile event
Click here:
16m_FOUNDERS_2017_Final_3.docx
to download the details
Details of the 27 mile event
Click here:
27m_FOUNDERS_2017_Final_3.docx
to download the details
(NB - email london.walks@ldwa.org.uk if for any reason you have problems reading .docx files)
Maps
A zoomable interactive map of the FINAL 2017 16 mile route can be viewed below:
You can download and print a map as a full sized PDF file (1.3MB) here:
Founders_2017_16_mile_track_with_checkpoints.jpg
(NB if the image opens straight away when you click on this link, just right-click and select "save as")
A zoomable interactive map of the FINAL 2017 27 mile route can be viewed below:
You can download and print a map as a full sized PDF file (2.6MB) here:
Founders_2017_27_mile_track_with_checkpoints.jpg
(NB if the image opens straight away when you click on this link, just right-click and select "save as")
Downloadable GPX files
[NOTE: these are 2017 walks, finalised after the 9 September recce]
GPX files of the final routes for 2017 are attached below and are available for download
- These are GPX Track files. If you require a GPX route, please email founderschallenge@ldwa.org.uk
16 mile event: (NOTE: Updated with final version 11 September 2017)
Finalised TRACK file (246 KB):
Founders_2017_16_mile_track_with_checkpoints.gpx
27 mile event: (NOTE: Updated with final versions 11 September 2017)
Finalised TRACK file (417 KB):
Founders_2017_27_mile_track_with_checkpoints.gpx
Access maps:
Outline overview map:
Detailed overview map:
Find out more
Just click the the appropriate links below to find out about:
- Background to the Founders' challenge
- Go back to the Founders' overview page
- Entry fees, in advance, on-the-day, for members and non-members; and what you get in return
- How to sign up, and a link to the "SI Entries" system
- How to volunteer to help
- Contacting us for more information
- Results and report - to be published shortly after the event
