For a report, results and Photos of the 2010 Wander, click on WW 2010 report

Please come to next year's Wander;-

Wensleydale Wander 2011 Saturday 16th April 2011

An annual 12 or 22 mile round walk in in scenic Wensleydale, in aid, this year, of local Rotary charities. Very friendly and great fun. Click here to see a Google Map of where we are.

 Come and join us for a friendly and sociable walk in Wensleydale in aid of charities. There is a choice of two circular walks, one a 22 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. There are liquid refreshments at various checkpoints in both walks, while warm food is provided at the halfway point on the longer walk. All walkers receive a warm, 3-course meal at the finish in Wensleydale School from 12MD to 5pm . Showers are also available. The routes are well sign-posted and marshalled, so no one is likely to get lost! Have a look in Club Photo Galleries for Views on Wensleydale Wander routes. Click on Map for a map showing all the Short Walk and most of the Long Walk, and Map 2 for the rest. A Detailed Route Description is also available.

The walk is limited to a maximum of 8 hours, and all entries must be received prior to the event. All finishers will receive a certificate.

The Entrance Fee is £8.00 per walker, with all proceeds going to charities. We encourage walkers to seek sponsorship so as to boost their contribution to the charities, but this is not essential. Sponsorship forms can be obtained on line, if required, by clicking on the link. A separate Application Form can be obtained in a similar way

For more details and entry forms email barrie@whitfieldshillside.fsnet.co.uk

Full details, including entry form, are as follows;

 WENSLEYDALE WANDER - SATURDAY 16th APRIL 2O11

This is a 22 mile, or 12 mile, challenge walk in aid of charity, following a circular route starting and finishing in the market town of Leyburn, in Wensleydale. The longer route will view Lower Wensleydale and Coverdale, taking in some of the Dales prettiest scenery including part of Penhill. The shorter walk includes a very attractive section along the River Ure. Both Walks begin at 9.00am in Grove Square, though walkers first gather for registration at Wensleydale School, where car-parking is available.The walk is limited to a maximum 8 hours, and all entries must be received prior to the event. NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

The principal charity for the event will be Motor Neurone Disease, this year. Sponsorship for this or other charities is encouraged but not essential. Sponsorship forms will be sent with full details of the walks on receipt of an application form.

The routes are well way-marked and marshalled. Light refreshments will be provided en route, and a hot meal will be provided to all competitors at the end, where showers are available.

Certificates will be issued, but no badges

RULES

1  Observe the country code.

2  Checkpoints are to be visited in order.

3  Walkers must keep to way marked route on public rights of way.

4  Entrants can only retire at checkpoints.

5  Minimum age 18 unless accompanied by an adult. (Due to new Legislation)

6  It is recommended that all competitors carry or wear; Waterproofs, OS map Outdoor leisure 30 Yorkshire Dales (Northern & Central areas)& Middleham Sheet SE 18

7  Due to lambing time, and the nature of the route, - NO DOGS ALLOWED, except on lead.

 Entrance Fee £8.00 per competitor if paid by 11th April (£10 after that). Cheques/PO payable to Rotary Club of Wensleydale

Please forward the entry form and SAE ( Two if results are required by post) to;   Mr B Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale, DL8 1JN.

PLEASE NOTE ALL WALK NUMBERS WILL BE SENT OUT WITH FULL DETAILS OF THE WALK WHEN AN APPLICATION FORM IS RECEIVED. THIS WILL BE BY EMAIL UNLESS YOU SEND A SAE. ANY PEOPLE NOT ALLOCATED A PLACE WILL HAVE THEIR CHEQUE/PO RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

PLEASE RETURN THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW (or download one here)

Wensleydale Wander 16th April 2011 

TO BE RETURNED BY SATURDAY 9th. APRIL 2011

To Mr B Whitfield, Hillside House, Patrick Brompton, Bedale, DL8 1JN.

ENTRY FORM (Photo copies acceptable)

Cost £9.00 each entry (£10 after 9th April)

FULL NAME                                                  TEL.

ADDRESS                      

e-mail address

LDWA Number if any

Male / Female / Veteran (over 65)        (circle as appropriate)

Full Walk / Short Walk      (circle as appropriate)

 WALKER  RUNNER VEGETARIAN      (circle as appropriate)

Sponsorship intended     Yes/No

I enclose a cheque / PO for £………made out to Rotary Club of Wensleydale. Acknowledgement will be by email unless you send a small (22x11cm) stamped addressed envelope (Two if results are required by post).

I understand that no liability will be accepted by the organizers and I agree to abide by the rules of the Wander.

Signed

Group members:

Chris Wheatley Committee Chairman	Barrie Whitfield Cttee Secretary
John Ogbourne Press Officer	Peter Nattress Member
Leslie Parfitt Member