Signpost Challenge Hike
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Signpost Challenge Hike
This event starts and finishes at Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Memorial Park Drive, Marple SK6 6BA. The route heads north and east from Marple into the High Peak, passing Werneth Low, Cown Edge, Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn before returning via the Goyt Valley Way. The course runs through villages and areas of industrial heritage and crosses the Millennium Walkway in New Mills on the longer route. The challenge includes spotting distinctive green PNFS footpath signs along the way and completing the chosen route within 10 hours.
There are two route options:
- 24 miles / 4,300 ft
- 17 miles / 3,000 ft
Each route includes three outdoor control points and one indoor control point with drinks and snacks. The long route uses the Scout Hut in Hayfield as an indoor control point; the short route uses the Children’s Inn at Rowarth. Participants should bring a mug for drinks. Entry includes tea, coffee and pastries at the start, snacks and drinks at control points, and a hot meal at the finish. A certificate is provided for all finishers.
Event details: entries open 4 April 2027 and close 10 October 2027. Minimum age is 16. Entry fees are listed for LDWA members and non members. Parking is available at Chadwick Street and Hollins Lane public car parks; car sharing is encouraged. No dogs allowed. The event is organised by South Manchester LDWA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
