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What do I get for signing up?

By booking your place at the Big Walk, you'll receive:

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Big Walk 2024 walker briefing 

Are you taking on the Big Walk this year? You will have received the Big Walk briefing via email on 14 June. If not, please request an email copy below: 

Request a copy of the Big Walk 2024 briefing via email

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20 mile (32 km) route

The 20 mile route begins at Redmires. Head down to Hathersage and Grindleford. Enjoy a delightful lunch break at the Grouse Inn before heading back to city centre via the 91̽»¨ Round Walk. Finally, return to the University Arms for a well-earned drink, sit and bite to eat!

Please note, locations marked on the map with a blue dot are water and toilet facilities along, or close by, the route. 

20 mile route card - NEW version 13 June

We're keen for our walkers who like to "road-test" the route cards to try them out and give your feedback. Let us know if we can change anything to make these route cards easier to follow. 

Schedule for the day 

This may change prior to the event

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30 mile (48 km) route

The 30 mile route begins at Redmires. Venture through Hathersage, Grindleford, and Curbar before making your way to Baslow. Then it's back up to the Grouse Inn for a spot of lunch. Heading back to city centre via the 91̽»¨ Round Walk. And then back to the University Arms for a well-earned drink, sit and bite to eat!

Please note, locations marked on the map with a blue dot are water and toilet facilities along, or close by, the route. 

30 mile route card - NEW version 13 June

We're keen for our walkers who like to "road-test" the route cards to try them out and give your feedback. Let us know if we can change anything to make these route cards easier to follow. 

Schedule for the day 

This may change prior to the event

7:10	Coach leaves from the Octagon to start line - only for those who have purchased a coach place
7:25 - 7:55	Registration at Redmires Playing Field, 580 Redmires Road, 91̽»¨ S10 4LJ - change added on 21 May 2024
8:00	30 mile Big Walk begins!
From 12:00	Lunch at the Grouse Inn, Longshaw House, Longshaw, 91̽»¨, S11 7TZ - high carb veggie salad boxes This is roughly two thirds of the way through the route. Please ensure you pack enough food to sustain you until the lunch stop!
17:00	Must have arrived at the Grouse Inn by this time to continue - participants who arrive after this time will be driven to the University Arms finish line
From 17:30	Hotdog and a Big Walk pint/soft drink at the Finish Line, University Arms
20:00	Must have arrive at the Norfolk Arms Pub by this time to continue - participants who arrive after this time will be driven to the University Arms finish line
21:30	Last walkers to arrive at the University Arms

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Dates for your diary

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Big Walk equipment - things to bring with you

Main rules of thumb: 

• Look at the weather forecast and come prepared. 
• Steer clear of all things cotton – no jeans
• Whatever you use, make sure it’s comfortable. 

You will need: 

• Day sack (lined with a plastic bag)
• Water bottle with at least 1 to 2 litres of water (more if especially hot)
• Sunscreen and hat 
• Waterproof jacket and trousers for a wet forecast. 
• Spare warm top 
• Comfortable walking boots / shoes - there are some steep ascents and hard terrain (especially the 50km!) so bear this in mind when choosing your footwear
• Pair of spare socks
• Mobile phone 
• Food/snacks - snacks will be provided at several marshal points but be sure to bring enough food to keep you going until lunch and the finish line! 

Optional items if you have them:

• OS Map sheets of the area
• Walking poles

The risk assessment for this event will be circulated with the Big Walk 2024 briefings. 

Request the Big Walk 2024 Risk Assessment here

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Big Walk Will's training walks

Will, our Big Walk route planner, has put together a series of practise walks to get you fit and prepared ready for 28 June. Familiarise yourself with the route with this set of cracking practise walks.