The 9th Capital Challenge
Info: Entries for this event open on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
| LDWA Member | £17.00 | |
| Non Member | £27.00 | |
Note to those who are not members of the LDWA: annual membership of the LDWA costs £18 for individuals to join, visit http://www.ldwa.org.uk |
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A 27-MILE CHALLENGE WALK THROUGH LONDON
ORGANISED BY LONG DISTANCE WALKERS ASSOCIATION LONDON GROUP
Celebrating the best of London's green spaces, this urban walk uses almost completely mud-free paths through public parks, fine town squares, waterways and green spaces. Limited refreshments are offered at three checkpoints along the way and hot drinks and cake at the finish. The route passes a wide variety of shops and cafes along much of its length and the route description points out items of historical and cultural interest along the way. Start and finish are close to public transport. There is a limit of 210 entrants. This event is for walkers only.
ROUTE
The route for 2025 is a walk of two halves. Beginning near Tower Bridge, the first part of the walk heads east to take in the sights along the banks of the River Thames, including London Docklands, Greenwich, and the Thames Barrier. The character of the walk then changes, wending through a string of parks, commons, meadows and woods, peppered with historical and architectural highlights. The route finishes with a quick tour of a historical area south of Crystal Palace Park and a hot drink and cake to finish the day. This route strikes a balance between well-known areas of the city and hidden treasures, with a few surprises thrown in.
The 2025 route description can be downloaded in Word format and PDF format closer to the event. The GPX file will be made available one week before the event to participants.
START, CHECKPOINTS, AND FINISH
Start between 0740 and 0840 from Magdalen Hall in Bermondsey, Southwark. All entrants will receive a scannable identity card to present at each checkpoint and finish to track progress. The start is close to London Bridge Station (mainline and tubes).
Checkpoints at Cutty Sark Gardens, Charlton Park, and Mottingham (all to be confirmed). Checkpoints will provide limited refreshments, all suitable for vegetarians, but NO BOTTLED WATER, to reduce the amount of plastic waste this walk generates; instead, the route description will point out water fountains along the way.
Finish by 1830 at St Hugh’s Community Centre (42 Castledine Rd, London SE20 8PL, TQ346701). Hot drinks and cake will be provided. From the finish there is easy access to train stations at Crystal Palace, Penge West, and Anerley (overground lines with connections to tube stations).
ENTRIES
Entry in advance only: there will be no entry on the day.
Note to those who are not members of the LDWA: annual membership of the LDWA costs £18 for individuals (£15 with direct debit); to join, visit www.ldwa.org.uk
RESULTS
We will use electronic registration and tracking so that results can be published on the LDWA London website with split times immediately after the event. If you prefer your name to be withheld, please tell us. All in-time finishers will receive a certificate.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Participants aged between 11 and 18 years (inclusive) will be required to complete and bring with them to the event a completed copy of a Parental Consent form. You can download a copy of this form by clicking here
ENQUIRIES, DONATIONS, REFUNDS
All enquiries regarding the event to capitalchallenge@ldwa.org.uk.
A proportion of participants' fees will be donated to local charities.
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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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