South Pennine 24
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Event details
The South Pennine 24 takes place on 28 February 2026 at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Bank Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7NE. The event is organised by the South Pennine group of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). The minimum age is 18. Entry is limited to 150 participants; the entry list shows 81 participants so far. Entry fees are £17 for LDWA members and £25 for non-members. Priority entry is available for LDWA members and membership details are verified. Adjoining pay and display parking (currently £4.70) is available.
Route and support
The route is 24 miles with 3900 ft of ascent. Terrain includes wild moorland, well graded footpaths and bridleways in the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors. The event is fully supported with drinks and pastries before the start, food and drink at four checkpoints, and soup at the finish. A route description and a walked GPX file will be emailed to entrants from mid February. Certificates are available to finishers on request. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.