Afoot in Two Dales
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AFoot in Two Dales
AFoot in Two Dales is a 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across the Yorkshire Dales held on Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July 2026. The route uses footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads through Wensleydale and Swaledale and includes an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. The challenge has a 22 hour completion limit.
The route starts and finishes at Harmby Village Hall, Brook Terrace, Leyburn DL8 5PG. The course passes through Redmire, Haverdale, Muker, Great Shunner Fell, Hawes, Bainbridge, Thoralby and West Witton before returning to Harmby. Checkpoints are sited along the route and participants must comply with checkpoint opening and closing requirements.
Entry is by SiEntries only; no paper or on the day entries. Entrants are limited to 250 and must be 18 or older. Early bird fees apply until the end of January 2026 with standard fees thereafter. Electronic trackers will be issued at registration; the device dimensions and weight are specified and there is a charge for lost or damaged trackers.
The event provides tea and toast at registration, refreshments at checkpoints, a hot meal around the halfway point, a meal at the finish and a finisher certificate. Showers, changing facilities and free parking are available. As this event includes night walking over moorland, a suggested kit list and navigational requirements are published and a route description and GPX will be available in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
