The hike takes place in the stunning North York Moors, where teams navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint across a challenging yet rewarding course.

At each checkpoint, teams receive new grid references to plot their route, testing their navigation skills every step of the way.

The Hike will start in the North York Moors. The exact start location will be confirmed closer to the event.

The Sunday finish is at Danby Village Hall, Dale End Danby Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 2JF

Teams usually start reaching the finish from around 1pm.

Yes, every team (other than Saturday only entries) must be fully self-sufficient and carry everything they need for the hike, including their tent, food, and gear.

However, we provide an organised overnight camp with toilet facilities and a small shop where you can purchase extra supplies if needed. It’s a great chance to rest, refuel, and connect with other teams before the second day’s challenge!

Entrants can choose to compete in the full two day competition (~30 miles) or either of the single day events – Saturday (~20 miles) or Sunday (~10 miles)

Please see the kit list for the full list.

It’s vital all team members have the right equipment to be able to start the hike.

Please contact our team for any questions about kit.

To make sure you enjoy the hike to it’s fullest and safest, being full prepared is essential. We expect all participants must be:

• Fit enough to complete the hike
• Able to proficiently read a map
• Able to proficiently use a compass
• Able to perform basic first Aid
• Aware of emergency procedures
• Thoroughly aware of the Hike Rules and Regulations
• In possession of all necessary equipment (See kit list)

To enter you must have a team of 3 or 4 people.

Dogs on the Cleveland Hike

Our code of conduct for safe and happy hiking hounds

The North Yorks Moors is a wonderful place for walking with your dog. It is also home to people, livestock and fantastic wildlife, including important populations of ground-nesting birds. Please read this code carefully and help us ensure that The Cleveland Hike, and dogs and their owners, all remain welcome visitors in this landscape.

More information can be found via the links at the bottom of the page.

Deciding whether to bring your dog

• Please consider whether your dog is fit enough to complete the Hike and cope with any extremes of weather that may occur.
• Remember that you will need to carry extra food, water and kit for your dog.
• Remember that you will need to pick up and carry your dog’s poo, maybe for many miles.
• Consider who will look after your dog if needs to drop out. On the Hike
• It is Hike policy that dogs must be on leads at all times.
• When crossing open moorland, keep dogs on a short lead (under 2m) and stay on the line of the path. This is for the protection of ground-nesting birds which are protected by law.
• Keep your dog on a short lead near any livestock. A farmer can legally shoot a dog that is attacking or chasing livestock. However, if cattle or horses become aggressive, it is safer to let your dog off the lead.
• Keep your dog on a short lead near horse-riders or cyclists.
• Pick up your dog’s poo and carry it to the next available dog bin. This is to protect people, crops, livestock and wildlife from infection.
• Always look out for local signs giving advice on keeping your dog on a lead at sensitive times for wildlife and farm animals.

https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/walking/walking-with-dogs

The Countryside Code: advice for countryside visitors – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Kennel Club The Countryside Code | Campaigns | The Kennel Club

https://www.wildlifebcn.org/news/ground-nesting-birds-dogs-leads