The 6th Annual
Seagrave Wolds
Challenge
Saturday 13th November 2010
About Seagrave and the Challenge
The Seagrave Wolds Challenge (click for more information/pics)
Last updated 29/07/2010
This event has been organised to encourage exploration of the rolling countryside around Seagrave, and to raise money to help towards the Village Memorial Hall refurbishment.
The inspiration came from similar walking/running/cycling events I have taken part in such as the Belvoir challenge, Viking challenge, Waltham Winder, and Sherrard Stride.
This is the sixth year of the event and the route will be similar to last years, although its is yet to be confirmed due to private land being used. It should be a similar distance to previous years routes (of 15.7 miles).
The route has been designed to take in all the highest ground possible along the way to maximise the challenge and give the best views, weather permitting (total ascent 860ft).
There will be two checkpoints:
Checkpoint 1- Hoton Village Hall (7 miles)
Checkpoint 2- Wymeswold Scout Building (11 miles)
Refreshments will be available throughout the event, at the checkpoints, at two road crossings, and also at Seagrave Village Memorial Hall.
We will be using footpaths, bridleways, some private farm land, minor roads, and have been allowed to make our own route through Prestwold Estate Land, which is not normally a right of way; this is thanks to Mr Edward Packe-Drury-Lowe.
Along the route you will enjoy views of Prestwold Hall, Stanford Hall, Charnwood Forest and the rolling Wolds countryside and Villages.
Chris Thompson
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Like many other villages Seagrave’s Village Hall (Memorial Hall) was built long before current regulations were invented & imposed, so many fund raising events have been organised over many years to keep it up to the standard dictated by the ever-increasing legal/regulatory requirements that are for the good of all users and visitors but that cost so much.
The support that this event will generate for the Hall should be very good for the local community and all who hold functions/events there (it is very well supported and in constant use), so we all thank you in advance for your interest and your entry to this, the sixth, Annual Challenge.
