The Challenge
Below is a guide to the challenge that lies ahead of you!
The Routes…Both routes begin just outside of Watlington and after a couple miles of gentle undulating hills you are immediately tested with 3 big climbs over the following 4 miles! You then trek on down into the Thames Basin, arguably the easiest section of The RIDGE WALK. However this flats section doesn’t last long, and you head back up over the top of Thurle Down to tackle a variety of hills in your quest to reach the village of Letcombe Regis and the finishing point for The Mini RIDGE WALK.
For those with the desire, stamina and fitness to conquer The Mega RIDGE WALK, your challenge will continue with further ascents and descents as you pass the famous White Horse and a variety of remains such as Uffington Fort and Kuddington Castle, before reaching your finish point - Barbury Castle with a fantastic view point over Marlborough Downs.
Basecamp…The start point for the event, this is where you and your team will need to register for the event. Facilities available at Basecamp include camping, showers, toilets, bar, hot food and entertainment – a fantastic place to stay pre-event for those final moments of preparation whilst you soak up the atmosphere before The RIDGE WALK begins!
Once registered to participate we will send details of local hotels and B&B’s in the area, should you prefer a bit of luxury before taking on The RIDGE WALK!
Who can take part...The RIDGE WALK is open to all people from 17 years of age and over (16 years of age if accompanied by an adult). This challenging endurance team event is open to friends, clubs and social groups. It is an ideal opportunity for corporate organisations looking to create team bonding or just some light hearted internal rivalry between departments, offices or stores!
Rules of The RIDGE WALK…Please read the rules and conditions of entry on the reverse of the registration form. It is very important that you understand and accept all the conditions of this fantastic but tough endurance event set over 24 hours. The rules have been created for you and your team’s safety and maximise your chance of success in completing either of The RIDGE WALK routes.
Below you will find a few main points.
Your team must consist of 4 trekkers (not 3 or 5, strictly 4) – this is made up of a Team Captain, Vice Captain plus 2 team members.
Each team must have a support crew of at least 2 people and one vehicle.
Team members taking part in The RIDGE WALK can be substituted before the event takes place. The deadline date for changes to your team is Friday 29th April 2011.
The Team Captain or Vice Captain must attend the information day that is taking place in early February 2011. It is strongly recommended that as many of the team attend the information day as possible. In due course we will send further information regarding the information day.
