Wolds Challenge 2027

The Wolds Challenge is a one day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorers organised by the Fells Marathon Committee. This event is a test of navigation, route finding and teamwork, as well as a walking challenge. This is also a great training event for our sister event; The Fells Marathon.

The event is open to both Scouts aged 10.5 years to 14.5 years & Explorer Scouts ages 14.5 years to 18 years. Different routes will be set for each age group. The Scouts will approximately walk 12 miles whereas the Explorers will walk 17 miles.

Preparation

We advise that all teams/groups should cover training in:- navigation, hill skills, rucksack packing, what to do in an emergency, working as a team. It is also advisable to have a training walk before the event.

Leaders please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules and information on the Wolds Challenge pages of this website. These have been updated for 2025's event.

This includes:

• The Rules
• Kit List
• At the Wolds

 

Map Requirements

TBC

Questions

If you have any questions or need any advice please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Entry queries contact - Claire Moverley

Badges for Leaders

We're excited to share that our new Wolds Challenge badges will be available for Leaders to purchase this year! 

These are priced at £1.00 each and should be paid for in advance with your Team entry fees, in order for you to collect them at the Event. We will not be accepting cash on the day for these and will not have the facilities to check BACS payments done on the day either, so please pay in advance to avoid any disappointment. 

Bookings

We will be using our online booking system again for the Wolds Challenge.

Booking portal > TBC