Leaden Boot Challenge
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Leaden Boot Challenge : Alstonefield, Sunday 17 May 2026
The Leaden Boot Challenge is a long-distance walk and run of 26.2 mile with about 4800 feet of ascent and descent. The route is elliptical and starts and finishes in the White Peak village of Alstonefield, with the event base at Alstonefield Village Hall. The course passes Milldale, Baley Hill, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Aires Cottage, Bunster Hill, Ilam Hall, Musden Woods, Slade House Farm, Throwley Hall, Grindon, Wetton Mill, Ecton Hill, Hulme End, Sheen, Pilsbury, Hartington, Beresford Dale and Narrow Dale before returning to Alstonefield.
There are six manned checkpoints and two unmanned checkpoints, spaced at approximately four mile intervals. Each manned checkpoint provides water, squash, snacks, first aid facilities and mobile communications; walkers who retire are transported back to the start. Hot breakfast rolls are available at the start and locally made hot food and cakes are provided for participants at the finish; certificates and cloth badges are issued to those who complete the challenge.
The event follows LDWA guidelines and is open to both walkers and runners. It raises funds for local causes and has donated substantial sums to the community; grant applications for local projects are invited, generally for amounts between £200 and £2000. Dogs are not permitted to accompany participants from 2024 onwards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
