The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56
| Entry Fee | £48.00 |
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The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56, organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, is a challenging 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run, starting and finishing in Hazel Grove.
Checkpoints - Hazel Grove > Bowstones > Chinley Churn > Edale Cross > Edale > Castleton (20:00Hrs) > Peak Forest (22:00hrs) > Millers Dale (00:00hrs) > Chelmorton > Earl Sterndale (02:30hrs) > Brand Top (04:30hrs) > Wildboarclough (06:45hrs) > Rainow (09:00hrs) > Whiteley Green (10:00hrs) > Hazel Grove. Checkpoint cut off times are shown in brackets
Entry Includes - Refreshments provided at checkpoints along the route, and upon finishing, participants are rewarded with a Full English breakfast and timed certificate.
Equipment - the following is recommended to enter the event, we ask participants to sign to confirm they take responsibility for having these items;
- OL1 and OL24 maps. Digital alternatives are not a replacement for physical maps
- Compass, Whistle
- Torch & spare batteries
- High visibility jacket / reflective strips
- Waterproof Coat and Trousers
- Spare Jumper
- Emergency Rations
- Mug for checkpoint refreshments
- First Aid Kit & Foil Blanket
Route - The course uses a combination of public footpaths, bridleways and roads. It is completely UNMARKED. You are expected to be able to navigate on course including the hours in darkness. It is therefore advantageous to recce (in daylight) the sections of the route that you will visit in darkness.
Suggested route (unchanged since 2022) - available here or download the GPX file here for other options.
Refunds only available prior to 31st July (excluding 10% transaction fee). No deferrals available.
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3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group
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