Afoot in Two Dales
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Event overview
Afoot in Two Dales is a 50-mile circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with approximately 5,500 ft of ascent. The route uses footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads through Wensleydale and Swaledale and includes an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. The course is a circuit that begins and ends at Harmby Village Hall, Brook Terrace, Leyburn, DL8 5PG. The event has a completion limit of 22 hours. Entry is restricted to people aged 18 or older; dogs are not allowed.
Logistics and requirements
Entries open 25 November 2025 and close 5 July 2026. Early bird fees apply until the end of January 2026. Entry includes tea and toast at registration, refreshments at checkpoints, a hot meal around halfway, a meal at the finish, a certificate, showers and changing facilities, and free car parking.
Electronic trackers are mandatory for this event. The device measures about 8 x 4 x 3 cm, weighs about 100 g, and should be placed in the top pocket of a rucksack or bumbag. A charge of £150 applies for lost or damaged trackers. Participants must carry a simple route description and are advised to use a map or GPS. Suggested kit includes suitable footwear, waterproofs (top and trousers), spare fleece, compass, whistle, torch with spare batteries, emergency bag, drinks and emergency food. Navigational skills are required for night-time walking over open moorland. The route passes these locations in order: Harmby - Redmire - Haverdale - Muker - Great Shunner - Hawes - Bainbridge - Thoralby - West Witton - Harmby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
