Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run
Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run
Organised by The Rotary Club of Harrogate
in association with Verity Frearson
and supporting Local Charities
Organised by The Rotary Club of Harrogate
in association with Verity Frearson
and supporting Local Charities
OUR PATRON
Verity Frearson are delighted to, once again, support The Rotary Club of Harrogate with their Nidderdale Charity Walk.
"The Rotary Club do such a fantastic job in organising this event and raising over £1 Million over the last 30 years really is incredible. It is our pleasure to be able to help cover their costs, allowing even more money to go directly to local charities.
Members of our team had great fun taking part in 2024 and are already looking forward to the 2025 walk!"
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Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run
Sunday 18th May 2025
2025 will be the 31st anniversary of the highly successful and popular Nidderdale charity event organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate. Again, Pateley Bridge is our starting point with the routes taking participants into upper Nidderdale.
The sole purpose of this Rotary event is to provide you with well organised, waymarked walks with checkpoints along the way to enable you to raise money for your own charities. We do the preparation….you raise sponsorship and walk (or run)!
To date, over £1 million has been raised by participants for their own charities, which is an amazing achievement. The entry fees paid will be used to cover our costs and the excess will go to local charities supported by the Rotary Club of Harrogate.
There will be six routes - of approximately four, eight, fifteen, eighteen, twenty two and twenty six miles. The routes all start from Pateley Bridge Scout Hall and head up Nidderdale towards, and for many beyond, Lofthouse.
Registration to take part in the event can be made on line via PayPal with payment either via debit / credit card or via a PayPal account.
The event will be open to runners and walkers who may complete whichever length route they wish. Numbers are not limited. Further information and a registration form can be found in the Event Documents below.
A reminder that dogs are not allowed to accompany any walkers or runners taking part in this event.
Still available - T-Shirts
Sunday 18th May 2025
We introduced our T-Shirt in 2023. They are available to buy when you book your entries below. There are four sizes (Small, Medium, Large and Very Large) so all will be catered for. They are all priced at £7 which about the cost price.
Supporting Local Charities
These local charities will be encouraging their supporters to enter the event.
Those that have 10 or more adult supporters in the event will receive an extra donation from us.
Click the pic to visit their website for more information.
Fountains Pre-school
The Routes for 2025
There are six routes - choose which is best for you. All routes will be fully signposted.
4 Mile Route
Wath
This route is ideal for family walkers (but not for pushchairs). The route goes up the Nidderdale valley and around the hamlet of Wath.
From the Pateley Bridge Scout Hall, the route follows the Nidderdale Way and in two miles the hamlet of Wath is passed. Shortly after passing the dam, you walk up a slope to join a bridleway. Turn right onto this bridleway (east) which leads slightly uphill and back down through Wath to the bridge, passing the hotel on the way. Immediately before the bridge, turn left on to the Nidderdale way and follow it back into Pateley Bridge.
Please note dogs are not allowed on the Route.
8 Mile Route
Ramsgill/Bouthwaite
This route follows the 4 mile route but continues along the valley as far as Bouthwaite & Ramsgill. There will be a checkpoint with drinks and biscuits at Bouthwaite.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on this walk.
15 Mile Route
Ramsgill and Lofthouse
If you want a medium distance route then this is the route for you.
From Pateley Bridge, the route takes the same path as the 4 and 8 mile routes via Wath and Gouthwaite reservoir to the village of Bouthwaite. Turn left to Ramsgill. Cross the river and follow the Nidderdale Way to Lofthouse where there will be a checkpoint at the Village Hall. There will be drinks and biscuits here. Return on the east side of the river to Bouthwaite and retrace your steps back to the finish at Pateley Bridge.
Please note dogs are not allowed on the Route.
18 Mile Route
Fountains Earth Moor
This is a challenging route but not as long as the ones below!
From Pateley Bridge, the walk takes the same path as the 15 mile walk via Wath, Bouthwaite, Ramsgill and Lofthouse where there will be a checkpoint with hot drinks and biscuits at the Village Hall. From the checkpoint, walk up the Masham Road out of the village to the first turn, and follow the clearly marked path and walk on the right hand side of the valley as far as Thrope Farm where you turn right and climb up the escarpment to Shooting House. Continue walking over the moor before turning down to Bouthwaite. After calling at the checkpoint, retrace your steps to the finish at Pateley Bridge.
This route is not recommended for runners.
Please note dogs are not allowed on the Route.
22 and 26 Mile Routes
Scar House Reservoir
If you want a long distance, challenging route then these are the routes for you.
From Pateley Bridge, the walk takes the same path as the 15 mile walk via Wath, Bouthwaite, Ramsgill and Lofthouse where there will be a checkpoint at the Village Hall. There will be drinks and biscuits there. From the checkpoint, walk up the hill out of the village and turn left following the clearly marked path and walk on the right side of the valley up past Thwaite House and Summerstone Lodge. Continue to the Scar House reservoir dam (checkpoint and water) where the 22 milers cross the dam whilst the 26 milers walk around the reservoir. Return over In Moor to Middlesmoor and re-enter Lofthouse. After calling at the checkpoint, continue on the east side of the valley to Bouthwaite retracing your steps to the finish at Pateley Bridge.
Please note dogs are not allowed on the Route.
Entry Fees
Secure payment can be made on-line by going to the Payment page below
Charities with 10 or more supporters entering will receive a donation of 50% of all their supporter's entry fees, paid directly to the charity.
All Runners pay £15.
Walkers pay according to the distance.
8, 15, 18, 22 and 26 MILE ROUTES:
- Adult: £12.50
- Child 6-15 years £6.00
- Child under 6 Free (please add them using the first option)
- Family: (2 Adults with 1 or more children or 1 Adult with 3 or more children): £25.00 (Must be members of the same family)
4 MILE ROUTE:
- Adult: £6.00
- Child 6-15 years £3.00
- Child under 6 Free (please add them using the first option)
- Family: (2 Adults with 1 or more children or 1 Adult with 3 or more children): £12.00 (Must be members of the same family.)
Please note :
If you do not wish to pay on-line, payment may be made on the day of the walk (in cash or by credit card) but please email us at nidderdalewalk@gmail.com. Tell us names, distances being walked and which charities you will be supporting.
Patrons
We would like to express our grateful thanks to our patrons for their support.
(Clicking on the photos will take you to the individual Patron's website)
Verity Frearson
Albert Street, Harrogate HG1
Verity Frearson are an award–winning Harrogate-based estate agent, and have been at the top of our game for just over 100 years. We have thrived within the Town’s residential property market since 1921 and have – during that time – built a reputation for success that comes from being straightforward, honest, and professional and have built a brand that is recognised through our innovative marketing approach and distinctive yellow boards.
Verity Frearson, having been at the heart of the Harrogate and district community and Harrogate’s top selling agent for over ten years, have made an ongoing commitment to give back to the local community that has supported us. We are proud and privileged to support many local community events, charities and clubs, local schools and sporting facilities.
To find out more please call us on01423 562531 or visit our website www.verityfrearson.co.uk
c/o Ascot House Hotel, Kings Road, Harrogate. HG1 5HJ
The Rotary Club of Harrogate is one of the longest established in the United Kingdom with a record of over one hundred years of continuous service to the town of Harrogate and the wider community, during which it has sponsored four other Rotary Clubs. It is especially noted for its contribution to the environmental movement in Rotary International. Amongst its many current enterprises is the provision and management of twenty-seven units of accommodation for people of fifty-five and over with limited means (Harrogate Flower Fund Homes) and the organisation of the Nidderdale Charity Walk which has raised over £946,000 for local charities.
Visiting Rotarians are welcome to attend club meetings, which are held on Monday evenings (5.30pm for 6.00pm) at Ascot House Hotel, Kings Road, Harrogate. HG1 5HJ Telephone 01423 567344
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Photographs from 2025 Nidderdale Walk & Run.
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Photographs from 2024 Nidderdale Walk & Run.
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Photographs from 2023 Nidderdale Walk & Run.
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Photographs from 2022 Nidderdale Walk & Run
(Some taken by the walkers themselves.)
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Photographs from 2021 Nidderdale Walk & Run
(Some taken by the walkers themselves.)
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Photographs from 2019 Nidderdale Walk & Run
