Wensleydale Wander 2023 Report
A much improved turnout of 346 runners and walkers showed that we are finally recovering from the effects of the Covid lock downs.
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The weather was ideal for both runners and walkers , with the sun shining and visibility excellent, so perfect for enjoying the great views, though the ground was soft and muddy in places.
Both Walks were started at 9.00am in Grove Square, Leyburn, by Club President Mrs Ray Wilkinson,though walkers first gathered for registration at Wensleydale School. There was 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 were liquid refreshments at various checkpoints on both walks, and the walks ended at the school, where a choice of hot soups and cakes, plus more liquid refreshments were served to some very hot and tired walkers.For those who would like to see how their time to complete the course compared with others, click on Result Note that the list is not separated into short and long routes as yet.
The 90+ photos are best viewed as a carousel by clicking on the first photo then the right arrow, or select one you wish to enlarge, then use the arrows to see the rest if you wish.
We would like to thank the RAYNET volunteer radio operators, our wives/husbands, and of course all walkers and runners for supporting the event. We have cleared £3600, which will be divided between principal charity Yorkshire Air Ambulance, BlueBoxt, and our other local charities.
Finally, thanks to Rtns Chris Wheatley and Richard Pennell for the photos.
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WENSLEYDALE WANDER 12th April 2025
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.