The Route

We don't disclose the actual route until a few minutes before the walkers leave the start on the Saturday morning - Sorry!

Most of the walk will take place in the Chiltern Hills through Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties. 

Although it may look tame on the map, in February the conditions can be very severe which is why we expect all walkers to be prepared for the worst (see the rules). 

At the start of the event each team will be handed a set of six figure grid references. At these points we will have manned checkpoints. You are to plan and walk your route to meet these checkpoints in the given order.

Each Team must carry two sets of maps - this is for safety and it is a good idea for two people to map read - means you are less likely to get lost.

The start and finish of the 2012 event will be posted nearer the time.

Maps for the 2012 event: 50 mile, 50km and 30km routes.

• OS Explorer 1:25,000 sheet 181 - Chiltern Hills North
• OS Explorer 1:25,000 sheet 172 - Chiltern Hills East
  

OS maps can be purchased in the following ways:

• OS Explorer Series Folded Maps RRP is £7.99
• On-line at www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk or www.mapstore.co.uk both sites offer free postage.
  
• On-line or on-foot at outdoor specialists and book stores e.g. Waterstones & WHSmiths, NB. Smaller shops may only sell local maps.
• Order over the phone for delivery through one of the OS Map specialists, to find your nearest stockist go to HERE.