Mid Ulster Walking Club

Sperrin Challenge

28th May 2011

The Sperrin Challenge is Grant Aided by Magherafelt District Council

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the first ever Sperrin Challenge on 28 May 2011

Here are the official times for the 1st Sperrin Challenge on 28th May 2011. If you missed a computer chip checkpoint then a time for that checkpoint has been estimated by reference to the manual checkpoint times or by reference to other participants moving at a similar pace:

Sperrin Challenge Times 28 May 2011

Sperrin Challenge Report

Discounted Entry Fee period has been extended to Saturday 21st May 2011

Mid Ulster Walking Club are promoting a Challenge Walk across the High Sperrins on Saturday 28th May

Please note that this is a UK Bank Holiday weekend, so if you need accommodation we advise that you book it as soon as possible

On Line Entries are now closed. You can still pre-enter by downloading the Entry Form and send it by post with your Entry Fee. Please advise Tommy by email or phone when you post your entry.

The Sperrin Challenge will be based at The Rural College Derrynoid Rd., Draperstown, BT45 7DW. Tel (028) 7962 9100

Special accommodation rates have been agreed there for Challenge participants. Please contact The Rural College direct.

A list of alternative accommodation is also available.

For Full Information, Rules, Entry Forms, etc, Please download the following:

Microsoft versions

Information, Conditions of Entry, and Rules

Sperrin Challenge Entry Form

Sperrin Challenge Emergency Information Form

Sperrin Challenge Route Card

Sperrin Challenge Poster (Word) - Please download, print & display

PDF versions

Information, Conditions of Entry, and Rules

Sperrin Challenge Entry Form

Sperrin Challenge Emergency Information Form

Sperrin Challenge Route Card

Sperrin Half-Challenge Route Card

Sperrin Challenge Poster (PDF) - Please download, print & display

A profile of the Sperrin Challenge Route can be seen at bottom of this page:

You can also contact us on Facebook

MUWC Facebook Sperrin Challenge Event Page

Sperrintrekkers Facebook Page

Sperrintrekkers Website

Some information about Goles Stone Row & the Great Flood of 1680 that devastated The Glenelly Valley

More about The Great Flood of 1680 from The Glenelly Historical Society

Extract from Best Walks in Ireland by David Marshall about The Sperrin Skyway which is included in the route of The Sperrin Challenge

The Rural College & Derrynoid Centre is also on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr

Youtube: Derrynoid Centre YouTube Channel – channel has 10 videos showcasing various elements of what is on offer here

Facebook: Derrynoid on Facebook – regular updates / photos etc of events here

Twitter: Derrynoid on Twitter – regular updates & links to relevant sites

Flickr: Derrynoid on Flickr – photos of events / centre / restaurant / etc

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We would like to thank everyone who has helped to promote our event, including those listed below:

We would appreciate if you would print copies of our poster and display in a suitable location.

Sperrin Challenge Poster (Word)

Sperrin Challenge Poster (PDF)

The Sperrin Challenge is mentioned in the following locations

Please let me know if you are aware of any others.

Sperrintrekkers Facebook Page

Sperrintrekkers Website

Walkers Association Challenge Walks Calendar

WalkNI Events Calendar

Discover Northern Ireland

Sperrins Tourism

Derry Visitor website

Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs (UFRC)

Tourism Ireland

World Travel Information

Kayak Fish Finders

An Oige Hillwalkers Club Feb 2011 Newsletter (p.8)

Mountaineering Council of Scotland

Clare Outdoor Club

Amber Valley Ramblers

Cambridge Rambling Club

Formica Walking Club on Facebook

Long Distance Walkers Assoiciation (LDWA) Events List

Foyle Hillwalking Club

Clonakilty Walking

Hillwalkers Club

Rathgormack Climbing on Facebook

Walking and Hiking Ireland on Facebook

Irish Hillwalkers on Facebook

The Ramblers on Facebook

Strabane Hillwalking Rambling Club on Facebook

Ballyhoura Bears on Twitter

WAAT4 Challenge on 18th June in the Brecon Beacons

Mid Ulster walkers participated in Challenge Walks in 2010

Tommy, George, Eamonn & Stephen after The Blackstairs Challenge May 2010

David,Tommy, Stephen, George,& John (in front)after The Mourne 7s Challenge Aug 2010

Kenny, George & Tommy, after The Glover Challenge Sep 2010

Sperrin Challenge Route Profile

MUWC Facebook Page

Sperrin Challenge Website