Rombald's Stride
Find out more about one of our favourite events of the year!
Get Stuck In!
Organised by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, the Rombalds Stride Winter Challenge starts and finishes at St. Oswald’s Junior School in Guiseley.
The route takes in some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery, going up the Airedale Valley, over Rombalds Moor to Ilkley and across Otley Chevin!
The Route
The 23 mile route is to be completed within a 10 hour time limit. Checkpoints will close on a 2mph walking speed.
Click on the map below to access the route in further detail >
Registration & Start
Competitors must register between 7:30am - 8:30am where they'll receive their Tally. An event briefing takes place at 8:45am ready for a mass start at 9:00am.
Light refreshments will be provided en route and transport back to the school for all retiring competitors will be available from radio checkpoints. A hot meal will also be served to all competitors at the end!
Click here to download an entry form.
The Rules
Abide by the rules, observe the country code and keep to public footpaths & rights of way.
Retire at manned checkpoints only ensuring that Marshal’s are advised and hand in Tally.
Visit checkpoints in the correct order & have Tally card stamped at each.
Obtain written permission from the organiser’s for any proposed transfer of entries prior to the event.
Minimum age of 12 years for scout association members. All other competitors must be 18 years or older.
If arriving by road, park vehicles considerately and take care not to cause any obstruction on the narrow streets in and around Guiseley.
