Three Forts Trail Challenge
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Three Forts Hill Trail Challenge
The Three Forts Hill Trail Challenge is a 13.5 miles off road trail event held in the heart of Northumberland National Park. The route crosses Humbleton Hill Fort, Akeld Hill Fort and Yeavering Bell and features many uninterrupted views across the landscape and a series of undulating sections. Total ascent is just under 3,000 ft with a similar amount of descent.
The course is fully marked and marshalled. Checkpoints are located at about 4.12 miles (Akeld) and 8.12 miles (Common Burn House) with the finish at Wooler Hostel. Checkpoints supply at minimum water, coke, sweet snacks and fruit; hot drinks are available at the hostel. Navigation on the route remains the responsibility of participants and conditions at the time of year can vary between boggy, frozen and snow.
The event has medical cover with basic first aid at each checkpoint plus mobile ambulance resource on the route. The overall time limit for the event is nine hours and there are additional cut off times at checkpoints. The entry limit is 200 competitors.
Mandatory kit includes a whistle, survival blanket, compass and map (OS Explorer OL16 recommended), hat and gloves, waterproof jacket, full length leggings, a minimum of 500 ml water, emergency food and a personal cup. All finishers receive a bespoke award and event memento; digital photography is provided and an event t shirt is available to purchase. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
