Rombalds Stride
About
Organised by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, the Rombalds Stride Winter Challenge starts and finishes at St. Oswald's Junior School in Guiseley. The route takes in some of Yorkshire's finest scenery, going up the Airedale Valley, over Rombalds Moor to Ilkley and across Otley Chevin.
The 23 mile route is to be completed within a 10 hour time limit. Checkpoints will close on a 2mph walking speed.
The event limit is 500 so please book early.
Rules
Abide by the rules, observe the country code and keep to public footpaths & rights of way.
Retire at manned checkpoints only ensuring that Marshal's are advised and hand in Tally.
Visit checkpoints in the correct order & have Tally card stamped at each.
Obtain written permission from the organiser's for any proposed transfer of entries prior to the event.
Be a minimum age of 12 years for scout association members. All other competitors must be 18 years or older.
It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry or wear long trousers (no jeans or cords), cagoules, over-trousers, first aid kit, OS Landranger map 104 or Explorer maps 297 & 288, compass, bivi bag, emergency rations, torch, a mug and food for the day.
If arriving by road, park vehicles considerately and take care to not cause any obstruction on the narrow streets in and around Guiseley. Limited parking is available on Netherfield Road near the railway station.
Competitors must register between 07:30hrs & 08:30hrs when they will receive their Tally. Event briefing at 08:45hrs ready for a mass start at 09:00hrs.
Light refreshments will be provided en route and transport back to the school for all retiring competitors will be available from radio checkpoints. A hot meal will be served to all competitors at the end. Please indicate below if a vegetarian meal is required.
15.00 pounds per competitor [13.00 pounds for LDWA members] Cheques/PO made payable to 15TH AIREDALE SCOUT GROUP.
This year we will be assisted by some scouts from our group, who have been selected to represent their country at the 2019 world scout jamboree. If you would like to make a small donation to their fundraising efforts, then please include with the entry fee and indicate so on the form. Many thanks.
Notes
Application forms should be available from September 2017.
Entry form pdf download .
Enquires: rombaldstride@gmail.com .
Website: www.rombaldsstride.co.uk .
Previous years' results
Rombalds Stride Routes
How to join
Drop in for a tester session and once you've seen how much fun it is ask for a membership form or download it here.
See the contact page for meeting details.
