The Marlow Donkey
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The Marlow Donkey
Thames Valley LDWA organise The Marlow Donkey, a one-day challenge walk starting and finishing at Liston Hall, Marlow, Bucks. The routes run through the Hambleden and Stonor valleys and include a new route through the Chilterns with a figure of eight centred on Hambleden; the longest route extends to Bix.
Distances offered:
- 25 km
- 40 km
- 50 km
Entries open on 1 June 2026 and close on 20 September 2026. LDWA members have preferential entry until 1 September. Entry fees are listed as £15 for LDWA members and £20 for non-members. The event has a limit of 150 places; there is no entry on the day and no refunds. A waiting list will operate once the event is full.
Checkpoints and catering are provided: drinks and snacks at the start and outward checkpoints, minimal provision at Bix (CP3), and a simple meal of daal curry at the finish. The organisers note that the food cannot be guaranteed free from contamination with allergens. Timed e-certificates will be available after the event via SI Entries and a free badge is provided.
Event rules include that assistance dogs are permitted only with insurance, and entrants under 18 must have written consent from an adult and be accompanied by them. Entrants must carry required equipment including a personal drinking container, plastic mug, food and drink for long sections, a paper route description, mobile phone with spare power, whistle, basic first aid, suitable footwear, waterproofs, a compass and the specified OS maps or electronic equivalents. Clothing should be suitable for the prevailing weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
