Grindleford Gallop
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Event overview
The Grindleford Gallop is a one-day off-road event on Saturday 14 March 2026, based at Grindleford Pavilion (S32 2JN). The course covers approximately 34 km with about 825 m of ascent. The event is organised by volunteers and raises money for Grindleford Primary School.
Route and logistics
The fixed route links the villages of Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow, using paths, tracks and open moorland. Notable features on the route include Riley Graves, Longstone Moor, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park estate, with a high-level section along the Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt edges. Important interchanges are marshalled and most control points are manned; other sections are only partially marked and some areas cannot be marked for landowner reasons. The organisers advise carrying a map; GPS or a route map on a watch is permitted. Shortcuts are not allowed.
Entries, age and fees
Entries opened 11 November 2025 and close 13 March 2026. Minimum age is 16 on the event date. The listed entry fee is £27.00. The event listing indicates it is currently full and shows entries so far as 630 participants.
Refunds and entry rules
Refunds are available up to two months before the event at 50% of the entry fee. Transfers are not allowed. Deferral is not offered except in the case of pregnancy. There is no waiting list; cancelled places are released for re-entry when they become available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
