WENSLEYDALE WANDER 18th April 2020

Sat, Apr 18th 2020 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In view of the Government's advice regarding the coronavirus epidemic, THE WENSLEYDALE WANDER IS POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. Details of a new date will follow in due course

Wensleydale Wander 2020 POSTPONED

We hope to reschedule the event to later in the year, probably around September, depending on how the virus develops. Anyone who has already entered can keep their entry, which will be automatically transferred to the new date. However, anyone requesting a refund will recieve it.

Click on Wander 2019 for a report on last year's Wensleydale Wander

Click here to see a Google Map of where we are.

Come and join us for a friendly and sociable walk in Wensleydale in aid of charities. There is a choice of two circular walks, one a 23 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. There are liquid refreshments at various checkpoints in both walks, while warm food is provided at the halfway point on the longer walk. All walkers receive a hot two course meal at the finish in Wensleydale School from 12MD to 5pm . Showers are also available. The routes are well sign-posted and marshalled, so no one is likely to get lost! Have a look at Views on Wensleydale Wander routes. Click on Map for a map showing all the Short Walk and most of the Long Walk, and Map 2 for the rest. A Detailed Route Description is also available. A GPX File is available by email request to webmaster@wensleydale.rotary1040.org

Both Walks begin at 9.00am in Grove Square, though walkers first gather for registration at Wensleydale School, where car-parking is available. The walk is limited to a maximum 8 hours, and all entries should be received prior to the event. Entries on the day subject to limitation on numbers not reached- a note will be placed on the website if such has occurred. All finishers will receive a certificate. Entry for 2020 will open around October 2019

The Entrance Fee is £13.50 per walker, if paid by 11th April by mail or 16th April 6pm by on-line entry (£15 after that), with all proceeds going to charities. To enter, you can either click on Entry Form to download one, or you can use online booking-

NB- Under 18's are welcome when accompanied by an adult but On Line booking is only available for over 18 year olds. Please use the downloadable Entry Form route for anyone under 18.

The principal charity for the event in 2020 is Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Sponsorship for this or other charities is encouraged but not essential. Forms for Sponsorship can be downloaded by clicking on Sponsorship Form.

RULES

1 Observe the country code.

2 Checkpoints are to be visited in order.

3 Walkers must keep to way marked route on public rights of way.

4 Entrants can only retire at checkpoints.

5 Minimum age 18 unless accompanied by an adult. (Due to new Legislation)

6 It is recommended that all competitors carry or wear; Waterproofs, OS map Outdoor leisure 30 Yorkshire Dales (Northern & Central areas)& Middleham Sheet SE 18

7 Due to lambing time, and the nature of the route, - NO DOGS ALLOWED, except on lead.

8. Runners MUST NOT RUN CLOSE TO RACEHORSES. This is dangerous for runner, rider and horse!

Entrance Fee £13.50 per competitor if paid by 11th April (£15 after that). Cheques/PO payable to Rotary Club of Wensleydale

Please forward the entry form and SAE unless you detail your email address( please additional SAE if results are required by post) to; Mr B Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale, DL8 1JN.

PLEASE NOTE ALL WALK NUMBERS WILL BE SENT OUT WITH FULL DETAILS OF THE WALK WHEN AN APPLICATION IS RECEIVED. THIS WILL BE BY EMAIL UNLESS YOU SEND A SAE. ANY PEOPLE NOT ALLOCATED A PLACE WILL HAVE THEIR CHEQUE/PO RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

For more details,or to make an enquiry, email barriewhitfield@gmail.com