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Dudley Trail
Sunday 30 April 2017
Challenge walks of 6, 9, 12, 20 or 28 miles within and around Dudley Borough
For further information about the Dudley Trail please Call 01384 817817
The Dudley Trail is a challenging walk in the heart of the ‘Black Country’ within and around the boundary of Dudley
Borough. It is open to all: walkers, strollers and joggers; old and young (although children under 14 must be accompanied
by an adult). The aims of the walk are to encourage walking as an enjoyable and healthy activity and to join, in one walk,
some of the many varied landscapes within the Borough. There are five main routes: 28 miles, 20 miles, 12 miles, 9 miles
and a 6 mile route. The routes include canal towpaths, a disused railway, a geological nature reserve, country footpaths
and some roads. Finishing walkers will receive a Dudley Trail certificate.
START The start/finish is Dudley Leisure Centre, Wellington Road, Dudley (see map). Walkers should report to WALK
CONTROL on arrival and ensure that their control card is stamped. Walkers can register from 7.30 am.
Car parking limited. Parking available on Stafford Street Car Park.
Route
28 mile
20 mile
12 mile
9 mile
6 mile
Start Time
Entry Fee
0800 – 1000*
£3.00
0800 – 1000*
£3.00
1000 – 1200 noon*
£2.50
1000 – 1200 noon*
£2.50
1100 – 1200 noon*
£1.50
*Early starts or late starts will not normally be permitted
FINISH TIME All walks must be completed by 2000 hours.
Complete and remove the attached entry form and return it to: Dudley Trail, Dudley MBC, Himley Hall & Park, Himley,
Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF, together with the entry fees and SAE (9" x 4"). Cheques should be made payable to
Dudley MBC. Control cards will be sent to the first person named on the entry form (control cards for entries received
after 26 April will be available at the LATE ENTRY desk on the day of the event.) Entry fees cannot be refunded.
LATE ENTRY Entries on the day of the walk will be accepted but an additional fee of 50p each will be charged for all routes.
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Dudley Trail 2017 Entry Form
(continue overleaf if necessary)
I/We wish to enter for the Dudley Trail on Sunday 30 April 2017 and enclose:
a) Entry Fees (£3.00, £2.50, £1.50) (plus £1 Charity donation if option selected - please see below) totalling ....................
b) A stamped addressed envelope (9" x 4") printed with name and address of first walker named below
THE CONTROL CARDS WILL BE SENT TO THE FIRST NAME LISTED BELOW AND IS YOUR RECEIPT
Name
(and age if under 14)
Address
(postal and email if applicable)
28/20/12/9/6
(Please indicate
which walk)
No of times
previously
completed
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Please tick here if you would like to make an optional £1 donation to the Mayor’s Charity. Please remember
to add the £1 to the total of your entry fees (please see a) above).
N.B.This information will be used to forward your control cards and provide you with information regarding the current and future
Dudley Trails. If you no longer wish to receive this information please contact us on 01384 817817 and all information will be removed
from our database in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. In the future we would like to communicate with you about the
Borough Trail by email if possible, if you wish to be contacted in this way, please put your email in the space above.
ROUTE DIRECTIONS Detailed route instructions will be issued to each participant on the day of the walk. The route will be
marked in places, but it will be necessary for each participant to follow the printed instructions closely. A map of the routes
will be displayed at the start.
CHECKPOINTS Walkers must have their control cards punched at each checkpoint. Checkpoint opening times assume a
fastest pace of 6.5 mph and a slowest pace of 2.5 mph.
RETIREMENT Please make sure that if you retire you do so at a checkpoint, or telephone Dudley Leisure Centre on
01384 812800 or 07815 828226 stating your control number and which walk you are on. Walkers who arrive at the last
checkpoint after 6.30 pm will be retired. Transport to the finish will be provided.
FIRST AID facilities will be provided at the start/finish and checkpoints. An emergency telephone (07815 828226 - the Dome
at Dudley Leisure Centre ) will be manned throughout the day. Alternatively call Dudley Leisure Centre on 01384 812800.
RAMBLERS Stourbridge Holiday Fellowship (HF) Rambling Club and Dudley Ramblers continue to provide their support
and assistance for the 37th Dudley Trail, as they have from the beginning. Members will be assisting at the check in desk
and manning various checkpoints along the route. The 37th anniversary of this special event is another opportunity for
the Ramblers to continue to serve the community in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
ACTION HEART has incentives on offer for anyone willing to raise sponsorship on behalf of their charity. Due to the
support of Adidas, a pair of trail shoes will be awarded to anyone raising £100 or more for Action Heart. For £75+ the
incentive will be an Adidas hoodie. For further details please contact Action Heart on 01384 292233.
SPONSORSHIP Although this is not a sponsored walk,
individuals or groups are welcome to use it as such and
sponsorship forms can be signed at the completion of the walk.
PARKING As parking at Dudley Leisure Centre is limited,
participants arriving by car should use the public car parks in
Stafford Street and Steppingstone Street.
PREPARATION Dress comfortably and prepare for all weathers.
Adequate footwear should be worn. Give yourself plenty of time to
prepare physically, especially for the long distance walks.
Checkpoints do provide squash but longer distance walkers are
advised to take soft drinks and snacks with them.
RULES
A The instructions of event officials must be complied with.
B Walkers should keep to the walk route.
C Walkers must present their own control card at checkpoints.
D Comply with the Country Code please; do not stray from
footpaths or drop litter.
E Comply with the Highway Code; keep to pavements and always
face oncoming traffic.
F Any dogs brought on the walk must be kept on a lead.
G The organisers and the owners of land used on the walks cannot
be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss sustained by
participants during the event.
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Name
(and age if under 14)
Address
(postal and email if applicable)
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
Postal:
email:
28/20/12/9/6
(Please indicate
which walk)
No of times
previously
completed