The DR40 is the spectacular finale to the series, starting and finishing in the heart of Swaledale.
The route takes you from Grinton on a short road section before traversing moorland tracks. You will pass Maiden Castle Iron Age Hill Fort before ascending Whitaside Moor. The Apedale Road (track) takes you to Dent’s Houses. At this point, Harkerside Hustle runners turn towards Height of Greets to complete a half marathon distance.
A track south takes you over to the Wensleydale section of the course. You will follow the moorland tracks over the Bolton Estate with wonderful views of Pen Hill, passing Green Haw Hut and onto Carperby Moor. The route then descends following the Oxclose Road (path/track), under Ponderledge Scar before dropping down to the village of Carperby. Footpaths through pasture fields take you through West Bolton to historic Castle Bolton before returning to Dent’s Houses.
You will climb to the Height of Greets, before descending to Grinton Smelt Mill. Enjoy the views from Sharrow Hill before descending through Cogden Hall and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre.
The course consists of hard packed footpaths and tracks, moorland trods and grassy pasture. There are some short road sections. Trail shoes are recommended.
Each of our race distances are just rough estimates but we have made sure this one is a bit further so you can count it as a marathon!
The route will be fully marked when shared with the Harkerside Hustle (short course option).
Competitors will be given a tracker and a GPX trace to follow.
Road crossings will still be marshalled.
Post-race hot soup and a roll, provided by The Dales Bike Centre, will be included in your event entry. Hot drinks and cakes are also available for purchase.
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