Challenge Trail Training 2: Round the Hills

Name: Challenge Trail Training 2: Round the Hills
Start: 2026-03-14T08:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-14T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Marl Pits

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Marl Pits | Rawtenstall, EN

In 2026 we will be delivering several ambitious long-distance Challenge Trails. To complete some of these challenges, you should be of reasonable fitness and able to walk at a pace of approx. 3 mph (5kmph) on the flat, for up to 12 hours, but if you don't think you are quite there yet, this is where our Challenge Trail Training comes in.
This second block of Challenge Trail Training (CTT 2) will be a series of training walks over 5 weeks, every Saturday, from Feb 28th, in the North West of England.
By building our speed and endurance over 5 weeks, we will grow both the distance covered and elevation climbed.
A great, long route (18-mile / 29km) around the hills and (valleys) of Rossendale (like the name suggests). Rossendale Round the Hills route, is is a great training walk as well as being the popular annual event run by the Rotary Club. Much of the route is on farm tracks and tarmac, but there are also bit of uneven terrain and plenty bog, so walking boots are recommended. There is also plenty elevation (2,782ft) on this route.
We will be aiming to complete this within 8.5 - 9 hours.
Who is CTT 2 for?
This block is for those who are walking regularly already (at about the 2.5-mph mark) over 15 miles, but still feel they have a way to go to increase their distance endurance. If you think that may be you, keep reading...
It's for you if you want to walk regularly, gaining distance over a few weeks.
It’s for you if, perhaps you would struggle to motivate yourself alone.
It’s for you if you want to walk in a group with an empathetic, qualified leader, who will add challenge appropriately and provide a supportive atmosphere.
Where and When?
28/02 – Half Witton Weavers Way - 17.2 miles / 2,047ft
07/03 - Bury Village Link - 18 miles / 2,125ft
14/03 - Rossendale Round the Hills - 18 miles / 2,782ft
21/03 - Horton-in-Ribblesdale Circular - 21 miles / 2,635ft
28/03 – Windermere South Loop - 21 miles / 2,980ft
How much does it cost?
These walks are Individually priced (this one is £22), but if you select all 5 a discount of 10% off the full amount will be applied.
(A donation of £1 per ticket for this event will be given to the Rossendale Rotary Club, who also organise the Round the Hills event in September).
These have been incredibly popular over the last few years and helped many people achieve their goals. You do NOT have to be booked on any of our Challenge Trails to join us.
Advanced booking is essential as spaces are limited. If you need some further information, before booking, please email [email protected] or call me on 07733225251.
As with all Abigail’s Trails events these will be led by professional, qualified Mountain Leaders with Outdoor First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates, Public Liability Insurance and a wealth of expertise to keep you safe and happy.
Well behaved, friendly (with people and other dogs) dogs are welcome, but must be agile and able to get over stiles! If you use a retractable lead, please ensure it is kept short on these walks to reduce risk of entangling other people.