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Kent LDWA Challenge Walk Stonegate (15, 20 or 26 miles)
Saturday 8th July 2023 @ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Would you like the opportunity to challenge yourself in an event similar to the Gatliff Marathon?
Kent Long Distance Walkers Association are holding such an event on Saturday 8th July. The course options are 26 miles, 20 miles or 15 miles. Everything operates in a very similar way to the Gatliff Marathon including the use of written route instructions.
Entry fees are:
| LDWA Member | Non Member | |
| 15 Miles | £12.00 | £17.00 |
| 20 Miles | £9.00 | £14.00 |
| 26 Miles | £9.00 | £14.00 |
Start: Stonegate Village Hall, Forge Field, Stonegate, TN5 7ED (GR TQ668285) Direct trains from London Bridge to Stonegate Station (1 hour).
Start: all 26ml at 08:30; all 20ml & 15ml at 10:00.
Entries close on Sunday 2nd July. 145 people have entered so far (28 June). Although the website doesn’t state a maximum number of entrants it is a good idea to book ASAP in case they close the list before 2nd July. I have booked the 15 mile course (I would like to test how the GPX file works as I have volunteered to create one for the Gatliff!).
The following link provides further details and online entry: SiEntries – High Weald Walk (26m/20m/15m)
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Extract from SI Entries website:
“Brand new routes, open to walkers and runners, primarily on undulating footpaths and lanes, offering extensive views over the surrounding countryside and a glimpse of the sea!
The three routes start at Stonegate Village Hall to head towards Burwash and Punnets town. The 15 miles route then returns to Stonegate. The two other routes continue to the pretty village of Mayfield, where they diverge. The 20 miles route goes back to Stonegate, while the 26 miles route visits Wadhurst before returning to the finish.
From Stonegate Village Hall, Forge Field, Stonegate, TN5 7ED (GR TQ668285) – please park in field adjacent to the hall as directed by marshals. Direct trains from London Bridge to Stonegate Station (1 hour).
Start: all 26ml at 08:30; all 20ml & 15ml at 10:00.
All to finish by 19:00.
Entry fee incl tea/coffee at start, simple food & drinks at all CPs and at finish, certificate for in-time finishers.
Badge available at finish.
Well behaved dogs are welcome. Owners will be required to fill in a Dog Registration form, and keep their dog on a leash at all times.
All entrants to carry own mug as none provided.
You must wear suitable footwear and clothing and carry a printed route description, maps (electronic versions accepted), compass;
OS Explorer 136/135/124 or OL199 cover the routes.
Route descriptions and gpx files will be available from the Kent Group website a week prior to the event.”