Silva Dales Traverse
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Overview
The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55-kilometer ultramarathon. It follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route between Kirkby Stephen and Richmond in the Yorkshire Dales.
Route Details
The course starts at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School and finishes at Richmond Town Football Club. It passes through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over the Nine Standards, and into the Yorkshire Dales National Park through Swaledale. The route is an established national hiking trail. It is not marked, but official Coast to Coast signs are increasingly present. Participants navigate using a provided waterproof race map, digital mapping via the Avenza app, or a downloadable GPX file. The route is mandatory.
Key Facts
- Distance: 55 km (approximate).
- Height Gain: 1400 m.
- Course Closure Time: Participants must finish in Richmond by 22:00.
- Aid Station: One official Aid Station is located at the Dales Bike Centre, which must be left by 18:00. This Aid Station provides hot soup, cakes, and hot and cold drinks.
- Finish: A hot finishers meal of Vegetable Dhal and chips is provided at Richmond. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
- Support: Participants receive a finishers drop bag transport service, live GPS tracking, and emergency medical attention.
- Mandatory Kit: A specific clothing and equipment checklist must be fulfilled. Kit is checked at registration.
- Self-Sufficiency: The event emphasizes an ethos of self-sufficiency and adventure.
Logistics
A coach transfer is available from Richmond to Kirkby Stephen before the start for a fee. Registration and the start are at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. The finish is at Richmond Town Football Club, where spectators are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
