There was plenty of sunshine, without being too hot, and the wind was only light.
Although the Wander was, and is, designed as a walk, hence the name, an increasing number of entrants choose to run it each year. Inevitably, the fastest treat it as a race so, for those wishing to know how they fared, click on Results for placings and times.
For the majority of walkers, with time to have a relaxed and sociable walk while enjoying the magnificent views, this was a great day. This was especially noticeable at the Rubbing Houses on Middleham High Moor where the 13mile checkpoint provides hot dogs and drinks. These were so popular that we ran out of sausages- the first time this has happened in 13 years! We do apologise to the few tail enders and sweepers who were disappointed, along with one or two Rotarians, and promise it won't happen again!more This year we had 433 entries and 391 runners and walkers starting, taking numbers back to pre-covid levels. They enjoyed much better weather and ground conditions than were predicted!
more A much improved turnout of 346 runners and walkers showed that we are finally recovering from the effects of the Covid lock downs.
more Despite reduced numbers due to Covid, 225 Walkers and Runners took part in ideal conditions to enjoy the magnificent views.
more Wensleydale Rotary Club's Annual Wensleydale Wander returned to the dale yesterday. It was a friendly and sociable walk through The Dale in aid of our usual charities. The principal charity for the event is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
more There was a record entry of over 500 this year, with conditions that were excellent for running, though cold for the walkers, and very cold for the marshals!
more There was a record entry of 471 walkers and runners, with 403 actually taking part on the day
more The 2017 Wander was again blessed with perfect weather, even better than last year, and enjoyed by 352 walkers and runners.
more This year's Wensleydale Wander was again well supported and the weather was kind apart from a strong westerly wind, particularly on the higher ground.
more This year's Wander was the coldest yet, which may explain why there were the largest number of non-starters!
more There were 305 entries for this year's Wensleydale Wander despite the recent weather, and they were rewarded by a glorious sunny day.
more There were 400 entries for this year's Wander- a record!
more This year's Wander was again a big success, with over 300 entries and lots of sunshine!
more There was a record turnout for the 2010 Wensleydale Wander, with 315 walking or running the routes, and only one having to drop out near the end of the 22 mile version.
more This year's Wensleydale Wander was again a big success with over 230 entrants walking or running either the 22 or 12-mile routes
back This Walk/Run continues to be popular, so we hope to see many new entrants in 2025, as well as our regulars, some of whom have been coming for 20 years or more! This year, we are supporting Bloodrun EVS.