The Outside Hope Valley Round

 

The OHVR is a 20 mile route in the rugged dark peak area of the Peak District National Park. Starting in Hathersage, the route circumnavigates the Hope Valley, taking in the peaks of Shatton Edge (370), Bradwell Edge (370), Mam Tor (517), Hollins Cross (426), Back Tor (417), Lose Hill (476), and Win Hill (463). 

The stats

Distance: approximately 20 miles / 32 km. (Depending on pitstops and navigational choices)

Terrain: a mix of paths, tracks, and roads.

Altitude: over 1000ft / 305 m. 

Ascent: 4490 ft / 1360 m.

Skills: basic navigational (weather dependent)

Kit: OS map OL1, OMM Halo waterproofs, La Sportiva mutant trail shoes.

The route

The OHVR is a self-navigated route starting and finishing from Outside shop and Cafe. The route can be undertaken either clockwise or anticlockwise. Along the route there are seven checkpoints to be captured by photograph and a midway checkpoint to record the time. On completion you can check into Outside Cafe and join their role on honor. The checkpoint coordinates and suggested route (GPX file) can be found on the Outside webiste at: Outside Hope Valley Round