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The Long Distance Walkers Association!

Formed in 1972, the LDWA has now over 7000 members and is an association of people who share the one common interest, that of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.  The association is also governing body for long distance walking recognised by Sport England.

They have a searchable database of long distance paths across the UK where you can find details on walks such as,

The Inn Way, 122km / 76 miles,


The Yorkshire Dales Centurion Walk 161km / 100 miles,


The Yorkshire Dales Challenge Walk 35km / 22 miles,


The Yorkshire Dales Top Ten 124km / 77 miles.


You can become a member by joining online from HERE!

To find out more check their FAQ page Here!

The Ramblers Association - Where it all began!

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The Wensleydale Wedge

Unfortunately, this walk will no longer be organised as a Challenge Event.

  This was a 23 miles circular walk with the aim of completion in under 9 hours following an 8am Start!

Further details about the actual route can be found here at the Wensleydale Wedge



Swaledale Marathon

Sat 13th June 2026

This splendid walk/race is organised by the Swaledale Outdoor Club and traverses much of Arkengarthedale and Swaledale before finishing in Reeth.  

Some 23 miles, this very popular race is usually full by the end of January!  Route map.


The Ultimate UTMB® Race (ultra trail Mont-Blanc)  on live Here!

For further information about other Long Distance Challenges see, www.gofar.org.uk

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Please Note: As with most outdoor activities, fell running can be a potentially hazardous activity.  Go prepared and well equipped and always take note of what the race organisers have to say!





The Three Peaks

The Dales Way

Dales Skyline Challenge

Coast to Coast

The Pennine Way

GPX Files

An interesting selection of youtube videos from BackpackingTV

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The Yorkshire Dales provides some of the best walking areas that the UK has to offer!  

From the classic 3-Peaks to some of the quieter and less well known areas in many of the other dales. From the difficult to the very gentle, the Yorkshire Dales has something for everyone.

The National Trails - find out more on the trails in your area, HERE!