Punk Panther · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire

Nidderdale Way

Next: Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 07:00 · Entries open Enter via SiEntries

The full Nidderdale Way at fifty-six miles, or a bite of it. Punk Panther's longest.

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22.6

km · 14.0 mi

529

m ascent

VERY HARD

TRP grade · E4

2 checkpoints · start time 07:30

Advertised as 13.0 miles; the course file measures 14.0.

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What you’re in for

Follows the Nidderdale Way out of Pateley Bridge, through the dale and over the moors that hold it. Four distances, the longest of which covers the whole circuit and is the longest race on the Punk Panther calendar.

Terrain and trail

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Common questions

How far is the Nidderdale Way?

The Nidderdale Way offers 4 distances: 13 Mile (22.6 km / 14.0 miles), 20 Mile (33.5 km / 20.8 miles), 32 Mile (50.9 km / 31.6 miles), 55 Mile (88.6 km / 55.1 miles). Every figure is measured from the organiser's own course file.

How much climbing is in the Nidderdale Way?

The 13 Mile has 529 m of ascent. The 20 Mile has 848 m of ascent. The 32 Mile has 1,428 m of ascent. The 55 Mile has 2,272 m of ascent.

How hard is the Nidderdale Way?

13 Mile: Very Hard. 20 Mile: Very Hard. 32 Mile: Expert. 55 Mile: Expert. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the Nidderdale Way course marked?

No. The Nidderdale Way is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

Can I download the Nidderdale Way route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Nidderdale Way?

Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 07:00. Entries open.