Big Walk itinerary
Do you want to be part of the University's biggest fundraising event? Join this year’s Big Walk on Friday 24 June 2022 and fundraise for Genetic Disease Research at the University of Sheffield.
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Schedule for the day
This may change prior to the event
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05:45 - 05:55 |
50km participants only - Arrive at the Octagon for registration |
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06:00 |
Coaches to depart for Hope station |
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06:30 - 06:55 |
Walkers making their own way to Hope station to arrive and register |
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07:00 |
50km Big Walk begins! |
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07:10 - 07:40 |
30km participants only - Arrive at the Octagon for registration |
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07:45 |
Coaches to depart for Edale car park |
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09:00 - 09:25 |
Walkers making their own way to Edale car park to arrive and register |
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09:30 |
30km Big Walk begins! |
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From 12:00 |
Lunch (high carb veggie salad boxes) outside the Yorkshire Bridge Inn For the 50km walkers, this is at km 32, so make sure you have enough food to tide you over until this point! |
| 17:00 | Cut off to have arrive at the Yorkshire Bridge Inn - participants who arrive after this time will be driven to the University Arms finish line |
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From 17:30 |
Vegetarian BBQ at the Finish Line, University Arms |
| 20:00 | Cut off to have arrive at the Plantation marshall point - participants who arrive after this time will be driven to the University Arms finish line |
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21:30 |
Last walkers to arrive at University Arms |
Big Walk briefing documents
Big Walk equipment - things to bring with you
Main rules of thumb:
- Look at the weather forecast and come prepared.
- Steer clear of all things cotton – no jeans
- Whatever you use, make sure it’s comfortable.
You will need:
- Day sack (lined with a plastic bag)
- Water bottle with at least 1 to 2 litres of water (more if especially hot)
- Sunscreen and hat
- Waterproof jacket and trousers for a wet forecast.
- Spare warm top
- Comfortable walking boots / shoes - there are some steep ascents and hard terrain (especially the 50km!) so bear this in mind when choosing your footwear
- Torch (and spare batteries) & a high visibility vest
- Pair of spare socks
- Personal 1st Aid kit
- Mobile phone
- Food/snacks - there is likely to be no places to get food prior to the Yorkshire Bridge Inn. Be sure to bring enough food to keep you going until then!
Optional items if you have them:
- OS Map sheets of the area
- Walking poles
You can read the Big Walk 2022 Risk Assessment here:
30km route - map and route card
The 30km route begins at Edale station. Over to Ladybower Reservoir for a spot of lunch. Along Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge. Then along Redmires Reservoir. And then back to the University Arms for a well-earned drink, sit and bite to eat!
50km route - map and route card
The 50km route starts at Hope station. Up to the summit of Mam Tor. Down to Edale, meeting the 30km walkers. Then over to Ladybower Reservoir for a spot of lunch. Along Bamford Edge and Stanage Edge. Along Redmires Reservoir. And then back to the University Arms for a well-earned drink, sit and bite to eat!
Book your place
Registrations for the Big Walk 2022 are now closed (as of 13th May).
Big Walk Will's training walks
Will, our Big Walk route planner, has put together a series of practise walks to get you fit and prepared ready for June 24th. Familiarise yourself with the route with this set of cracking practise walks.
Check out Big Walk Will's training walks
Big Walk Webinars
How to maximise your fundraising
The cause
The route
Fundraising for Genetic Disease Research
The University of Sheffield is pioneering gene therapy treatments that could offer hope for patients living with severe and hard to treat genetic diseases. Although individually uncommon, collectively it's estimated that rare diseases may affect up to 10% of the world's population. In the UK alone, 1 in 25 babies are born with a genetic disorder. Sheffield’s research will change the lives of families who are desperately seeking a treatment for their loved-one.
Sheffield’s scientists have discovered a way to engineer bespoke genes to replace or silence a faulty one. In the form of a safe ‘viral vector’ these gene therapies will be manufactured in Sheffield and delivered to patients around the world. Your support for this research really will save lives.
We are asking each participant to fundraise £150 towards Genetic Disease Research. If a group of you want to get involved then you’re more than welcome to fundraise as a team, just don’t forget to multiply your team members by £150 to get your fundraising target! Fundraising advice and guidance will be provided to all participants by our Big Walk team.