This year’s RC Navigational Challenge will be held in Hayfield again on Saturday the 16th November, Starting and (hopefully) finishing at Bowden Bridge Car Park in Hayfield (GR SK 049 869) at the junction between Kinder Road & Edale Road. As with the previous year’s event, the plan is to meet at the starting point in Bowden Bridge Car Park, with interval starts from 9.30am, the course will be a series of Checkpoints, around and about “Kinder” and her kindred fells. I will provide A4 Maps (& A3 for those requiring larger reading print), along with zip-seal plastic bags, the Maps will be marked up with the Checkpoints. The course will be in the order of 12 to 18 miles depending on the route choices made by those taking part on the day and how many Checkpoints they visit. Those taking part can compete alone or with others as they wish, all will require appropriate Kit for the event, i.e. Fell Shoes or Boots, Full Waterproofs, Hat, Gloves, Clothing for the Weather Conditions on the Day, Compass, Whistle and enough food to keep you going! There will be prizes for those completing all of the course in the fastest time, plus some other prizes for “special” efforts & achievements on the day.
Post event I’m suggesting that we all eat at The Sportsman Inn, just down the road from Bowden Bridge, or another Pub in Hayfield (lots of choice) as they all do good food. I doubt the November weather will be kind enough for there to be a BBQ up the road at my place! Regarding accommodation, Hayfield Campsite www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/derbyshire/highpeak/hayfield is just across the road/river from Bowden Bridge Car Park and they will still be open over the weekend, they have plenty of space with Glamping Pod options too, there are also quite a lot of RC Members who reside in Hayfield and the surrounding area who might be able to assist with camping & bed-space, for those wishing to stopover for a more gentle walk over Kinder on Sunday, picking up a few of the Controls and visiting some of the “secret” places on Kinder. Please contact Andy if you wish to take part or if you have any queries.
Coordinator: Andy Howie