The Next Event

The next event is the 2009 event. The date for this is Saturday 4^th April 2009.

How To Enter

An information booklet and booking form will be available for download here in due course or may be obtained by sending your request with a self-addressed envelope, after 1^st November 2008, to

Mr T P Rogers,
"Penylan"
Monyash Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1FG

Telephone +44 (0)1629 813336

The information below relates to the 2008 walk and will be updated for 2009 once this becomes available.

The booking form together with your fee should be returned to the above address before 8^th March 2008. You will then be sent your Team Entry Form with your team number, starting and inspection times. This should be completed prior to the event and presented to the "Booking-in" desk on your arrival at Holmbridge. As it costs in the region of £9000 to run the event, it is of great help to know how many entries we have as soon as possible. Budgets are all very well but "real numbers" make allocation of resources much more meaningful. Early entries therefore are most welcome.

How Much Will It Cost

The 2008 entry fee is £90 per team of 4 or £80 per team of 3 for entries received by 8^th March 2008. Late entries, received and accepted after that date, will be subject to a £10 surcharge per team.

Refunds cannot be given unless a replacement team entry is received and not in any case after 8^th March. All cancellations will carry a £5.00 administration charge.

What Do We Get For Our Money

1. Overnight accommodation on Friday and Saturday.
2. Meals on Saturday morning and evening, and on Sunday morning.
3. Refreshments at most Checkpoints (see Route Information).
4. Transport on retirement to accommodation at the Finish.
5. Transport of kit from Holmbridge to Buxton.
6. First Aid and shower facilities at Buxton.
7. Full set of results available from the website
8. Finishers certificates (provided you finish!)

Programme for Event

General Arrangements

Teams arriving at Holmbridge during Friday night should go direct to the Parish Hall (map ref. 121068) after 18.00 hours, where they will be directed to their sleeping accommodation (there will be various locations within the local area) Accommodation and facilities are limited and, for this reason, only one supporter per team can be offered accommodation.* Teams should return to the Parish Hall on the Saturday morning at the time advised (by the Booking In staff) for breakfast and kit inspection.

Meal tickets will be allocated at the Booking In table, meals at both the Start and Finish will only be issued upon receipt of the appropriate ticket. Disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be provided. No meals will be provided on Friday evening but meals are served at the Bridge Tavern in Holmbridge and also at The Fleece Inn at Holme. Sandwiches and biscuits plus hot and cold drinks will be available at most Checkpoints – carry your own mug!

The forecourt of the Parish Hall must NOT be used for parking. Cars must not be parked overnight in the Bridge Tavern car park.

SOFT SHOES MUST BE WORN IN THE BUILDINGS AT THE START AND THE FINISH. AVAILABLE SPACE WILL NOT ALLOW THE USE OF CAMP BEDS.

Supporters’ Meals & Accommodation - may be purchased at the Start or the Sales Table at the Finish.

Overnight kit i.e. sleeping bags, etc, should be packed in a holdall and left at Holmbridge for conveyance to Buxton during Saturday morning by lorry. The labels provided should be securely tied on all kit.

Training For The Event

Competitors are reminded of the importance of the safety rules and their selection of equipment whilst training. Adherence to these rules is just as important during training as on the walk itself. Remember the weather prior to the event can be even more unpredictable in this area and less help is on hand in the event of any emergency.

Access - Cat & Fiddle to Harpur Hill section

Please follow suggested route from the Information Centre on the Goyt Valley road along the unmetalled track towards Burbage. Do not leave this track as the land adjacent to the A54 Macclesfield/Buxton road is private and access is available during the event only. Therefore continue along the track to Burbage and the A53 and then rejoin the route to the Finish.

2009 EVENT

Provisional date for next year’s event is 28th March.

Bus To Holmbridge - Sunday

A bus will transport walkers to Holmbridge and will leave Buxton after the closing ceremony. Fare: £7.00. To ensure spaces are available you are advised to book in advance on the booking form.

RESULTS

Last updated: 09:23, 26 April 2008