Pendle Way On A Midsummers Night
Pendle Way On A Midsummers Night will take place on Saturday 24th June 2028 from 8pm.
This special staging of our Pendle Way race is limited entries and a great way to get some night-time and navigational training. Purposefully set on the shortest night of the year, we will be holding the event whenever the Midsummers falls on a weekend, last staged in 2023 and not planned to be staged again until 2033 after this year!
Starting from Barley at 8pm at night, you will take a short hop and climb up Pendle to catch the Sunset atop of the mighty Hill. From there you’ll wind your way through the valleys and nightime of the Pendle valleys with your headtorch guiding the way. At approximately 20miles, you’ll have a choice to make – cut short and make for the finish line at 30miles or head on into the night for the full 45miles. But don’t fret, you don’t need to decide which until the night (or is it morning??)
Either way, there’ll be a warm welcome back at the finish line and plenty to replenish. This fresh take on the Pendle Way is great for nightime navigation practice, and a fabulous time out on the trails as part of a group.
REGISTRATION:
Barley Village Hall, located in Barley, Lancashire. Parking is available close by in the Village Car Park. If you would like to make a weekend and book local accommodation, please get in touch for recommendations and advice.
START:
All entrants start at 8pm. Checkpoint closure times shall be detailed in accordance with overall generous finish time.
CHECKPOINTS:
Checkpoint and Leg details as follows:
Start at Barley Village Hall.
CP1 : Higham– 11.5km (11.5km total)
CP2 : Coldwell (roadside) – 13.2km (24.7km total)
CP3 : Wycoller/Laneshawbridge (roadside) – 7.8km (32.5km total)
CP4 : Earby – 14km (46.5km total) – 45mile route only
Plus : Barnoldswick (self clip)
Plus : Barrowford (self clip)
Finish : Barley Village Hall – 45mile 22.1km (68.6km total) – 30mile 13.9km (46.4km total)
Checkpoint closure times in line with completion by Noon Sunday (16hrs in total)
The Route can be viewed here: 45mile 30mile
GPX available here – (right click ‘Save Link As’ to download) : 45mile 30mile
Please note the GPX track is available for guidance only and SHOULD NOT be used as a navigational aid
The Written Instructions are available here : Written Instructions
OS Map (1:25k) available will be provided on the day : Map
KIT & OTHER INFO:
Whilst being Midsummer, this is a challenging Ultra Event – All entrants will be required to carry full body waterproof cover, map (see below), headtorch & spare batteries (or a second headtorch is recommended), compass, whistle, mug and fully-charged mobile phone. Appropriate footwear (fell/trail) MUST be worn. A map of route OS 1:25k will be available but OL21 is also recommended.
This is a tough challenge event purposefully staged in dark with some navigational ability required and an amount of climbing, therefore not suitable for beginners. Minimum entrant age 18 years old. Sorry no dogs allowed. Transfers allowed up to 1 month before.
Donations from the event will also be made to local charitable causes.
Entries online at SI Entries here https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=11979