WENSLEYDALE WANDER 11th April 2026

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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 food is provided at the halfway point on the longer walk. All walkers receive soup and roll plus tea/coffee and cake 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 the routes of both walks. A Detailed Route Description (Updated for 2026) 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. Walkers/Runners should NOT set off before the official start.

We prefer entries to be received as per closing date, though entries will be accepted on the day, in which case, please bring a completed entry form and the correct cash or  cheque. All finishers will receive a certificate.              

The Entrance Fee is £15.00 per walker if paid by 9th April. Entries after the 9th must be paid on the day which is £25 - with all proceeds going to charities.

Online Bookings Have Reached the 500 limit and are now closed

After the 9th download the EntryForm and bring the form and correct money on the day

We are able to accept 50 entries on the day - please download the EntryForm - complete it and bring the exact money - entries are £25 per person

NB- Under 18's are welcome when accompanied by an adult and. It is the accompanying adults responsibility to stay with the under 18 at all times.

Supporting Diabetes UK as our main charity, alongside the wider charitable work of Wensleydale Rotary.

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!

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