The 20-mile Link Challenge 2026

The Link Challenge 2026

Returning for the 5th year, the popular 20-mile Link Challenge connects all of Bury’s historical villages and is mainly on trail paths passing by a series of iconic landmarks, woodland and open meadow - truly showcasing the stunning green spaces around the town.

The route passes through the villages of Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount.

This is a non-competitive hike or run challenge where we encourage you to complete the distance with the camaraderie of other like-minded people around you – if you choose so, our friendly guides will be running / hiking the whole route with you to offer a supportive pep talk when required. However, we also won’t be offended if you do want to push on ahead without us. 😊

What's included:

• Finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter
• Regular check points with ample aid station food and drink supplies
• Secure car parking at the start / finish line.

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𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩?

The Sunnywood Project is an award winning nonprofit organisation offering a wide range of youth programmes and community activities which all aim to utilise the outdoors to enrich people’s lives.

Proceeds from many of our events help us continue this important work.

By attending our events, you will contribute to covering the costs of our ‘Kindling Kids’ sessions; our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programmes; our SPACE programme for children with SEMH needs; and much more!

Plus, as a dedicated and qualified team, we absolutely love what we do - we care about your experience; your personal journey and your reasons for joining us on Sunnywood adventures.

So, a massive thank you for being part of The Sunnywood Project Community ❤

𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚;
𝘽𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮;
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛!

Explore. Learn. Grow.

You may also like the following events from The Sunnywood Project:

• This Saturday, 9th August, 06:00 pm, August Silent Disco Hike in Bury
• Next Friday, 15th August, 06:30 pm, Summer Singles Hike in Bury
• This month, 27th August, 08:00 am, Bronze Open DofE Expedition in Bury

Also check out other Contests in Bury, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Bury, Nonprofit events in Bury.