Kilburn Kanter
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Kilburn Kanter
The Kilburn Kanter is a challenge walk held on Saturday 7 November 2026. The route is a 24 mile challenge with about 3,500 ft of ascent across the Hambleton Hills and has a time allowance of 10 hours.
The route runs from Kilburn Village Hall to Scotch Corner and continues via Cold Kirby, Tylas Farm, Hawnby, High Paradise, Boltby, Gormire Lake and the White Horse before returning to Kilburn. Checkpoints are located at Cold Kirby, Tylas Farm, Hawnby, Boltby, Sutton Bank and the finish at Kilburn. Entrants must follow the route and visit all checkpoints within the permitted time.
Entry is by online registration only from 22 June. Entry fees are LDWA members £13 and non members £20; there are no entries on the day. The entry fee covers tea and toast at the start, refreshments on the route, an event badge and a certificate. Refunds are subject to a £2 administration fee; no refunds will be issued from 1 October 2026 and entries cannot be carried forward.
Safety and event rules are enforced by LDWA marshals, who may retire participants who do not comply or who are judged unfit. Anyone retiring must do so at a checkpoint; a vehicle will return them to event headquarters. Dogs are not allowed. Required kit includes a map (Landranger 100 or Outdoor Leisure 26), compass, waterproofs, fleece, whistle, torch, first aid kit and a mug. Entrants should take all rubbish home for disposal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
