Lyke Wake Walk
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Lyke Wake Walk west to east guided and supported crossing
The event is a guided crossing of the North York Moors National Park between Scarth Wood Moor near Osmotherley and Ravenscar on the North Sea coast. The route across the moorland covers just under 39 miles and follows the traditional Lyke Wake Walk line; the challenge is to reach the opposite marker within a maximum of 24 hours. Groups typically complete the route in around 15 to 18 hours.
Crossings are led and supported by a small guiding team. Open group crossings have a maximum of 14 walkers and commonly run with 10 to 12 participants; guides split the group by walking pace so participants can be matched to an appropriate group. Support arrangements include a backup vehicle that follows groups across the moors and staffed checkpoints.
Participants are provided with practical support before and during the walk. Each date has a WhatsApp group for training information and group coordination. A full kit list and a training schedule are issued. The organiser offers free guided training walks on local moorland, coast and dales. On the day the organisers supply water, unlimited sugar based snacks and blister plasters, and each walker receives a small end‑of‑walk gift.
Entry fee for each crossing is £140 with a £70 non refundable deposit to secure a place; the remaining balance is due eight weeks before the walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
