Overview

All routes register and finish at the Watch Water Reservoir Cafe (end of the dam).

The 25 and 16 km routes start between 9:00am and 10:00am, the family route starts at noon.

Following the walk, complementary tea, coffee, juice and snacks will be available at the finish line.

This is a sponsored walk with a minimum sponsorship of £15 per person (per family for the 5km route). This is to cover the costs of refreshments and insurance.

25km (15 miles) Route

Candidates for the 25km route will be transported from the start to the Dye Cottage area. From there, the walk heads north then west through the hills to the north of the Dye Valley, before descending southwards into the valley and back up the other side.

The route continues south, eventually meeting up with the Southern Upland Way which is followed eastwards over Twinlaw Cairns, descending back to the Watch Water Reservoir and some well-earned refreshements!

16km (10 miles) Route

16km (10 mile) Route This middle-distance route starts from the Watch Water, heading north into the Dye Valley.

Near the westward end of the valley, the route ascends southwards, picking up the Southern Upland Way which leads back down to the Watch Water Reservoir.

5km (3 miles) Family Route

A walk suitable for all the family or casual walkers, on firm tracks around the area. Activities are provided for children (and big kids) and a team member accompanies the walk at all times.