Our flagship event in 2026 is called Earth, Mynd and Shire and will lead us all to the county of Shropshire, in the West Midlands.
As was the case with our Peak Pursuit event in 2025, Earth, Mynd and Shire will offer a variety of routes, which will range in distance from 8.5 miles to 26 miles. (But don’t let a distance fool you! All our routes are challenging and offer significant levels of ascent.)
The landscape of Long Mynd – which is where the routes will take you through – changes as you walk. On higher ground and on a clear day, you will be able to cast your eye over Welsh mountains and valleys.
By contrast, the steep slopes of Carding Mill Valley will give you dramatic scenery, as well as the chance to explore waterfalls and rocky outcrops.
Every route will take you along Pole Bank, which – at 516 meters – is Long Mynd’s highest point.
Choose your route
| Route | No. of miles | No. of km | Ascent (feet) | Ascent (metres) | Equivalent to… | Choose this route if… |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 26 | 41 | 5130 | 1564 | 434 flights of stairs.
Yorkshire 3 peaks plus 3 miles |
You can comfortably walk more than 15 miles (at a 20 minute mile pace) |
| Blue | 21.5 | 34 | 3771 | 1149 | 319 flights of stairs.
Snowdon and 14 extra miles |
You can comfortably walk more than 12 miles (at a 20 minute mile pace) |
| Green | 16 | 25 | 3221 | 982 | 273 flights of stairs.
Scafell pike and 10 extra miles. |
You can comfortably walk more than 8 miles (at a 20-25 minute mile pace) |
| Red | 8.5 | 13 | 1704 | 519 | 144 flights of stairs.
Pen-Y-Ghent. |
You’re a novice – you’re in it for the challenge! |
Map it out
You can access the GPX files online
David Connors, who created the routes, says this: ‘Although the elevation within this challenge is slightly less than Peak Pursuit, don’t let that fool you. The sharp inclines mean that this challenge feels significantly more difficult. So make sure you start training today, not tomorrow!‘
Please note that the routes may be subject to minor changes, as they are further reviewed by our organisers and local partners. We will keep this webpage updated.
Event timetable
Earth, Mynd and Shire will take place on Friday 11th September 2026.
All routes start and finish at Farmer Phil’s (what3words: ///scrub.insolvent.jokers).
There will be two start times (7am and 7.30am). You must attend an event briefing before you start – and you must have completed event registration prior to the briefing.
Along the Orange route, there will be two cut-off points. If you have not reached each cut-off point by a certain time, you will need to divert to a shorter route. The cut-off point times can be found in the event timetable, published below.
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 5.30am | Car park opens, Registration opens |
| 6.45am | Entrance to car park closes, First event briefing starts |
| 7am | Registration closes. If you arrive after 7am, you will not be able to participate |
| 7am | 7am tranche sets off! |
| 7.15am | Second event briefing starts |
| 7.30am | 7.30am tranche sets off! |
| 8.15am | Back markers set off |
| 10.50am | Deadline for first cut-off point. If you reach this point after 10.50am, you will need to switch to the Green route |
| 15.30pm | Deadline for second cut-off point. If you reach this point after 15.30pm, you will need to switch to the Blue route |